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10-Year-Old Girl Foils Abduction Attempt by Asking Stranger for Code Word

Chris Chaberski — Sat, 23 Mar 2013 05:04:01 +0000

On Monday in a town outside Toronto, 10-year-old girl foiled an attempted abduction by requesting a code word she had worked out with her parents.

Is It Time to Move Fans' Seats Back? — Sports Survey of the Day

BJ Ragone — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 20:53:05 +0000

After Saturday’s horrific accident at Daytona International Speedway, is it time that fans sit back a little further from the action? Fans have always wanted to be closer to the action when it comes to sports—courtside seats in the NBA, field level at a baseball game, and track-side at a race. The only sports that [...]

Acadiana and Lafayette Trick or Treat Hours and Safety

JayCee — Wed, 31 Oct 2012 09:26:57 +0000

Police Urge Safety For Those Taking Part in Halloween Halloween will be celebrated on Wednesday, October 31, 2012, between the hours of 6:00 pm and 8:00 pm, within the City of Lafayette. For the rest of Acadiana, the times are: ACADIA PARISH Church Point: 5:30-7:30 Crowley: 5:30- 7:30 Iota: 5:30-7:30 Mermentau: 6:00-7:30 Morse: 5:30-7:00 Rayne: [...]

Lafayette High is Conducting a Lockdown Drill This Morning

Debbie Ray — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 12:29:49 +0000

It’s only a drill… On Monday, October 1, 2012 LPSS Superintendent and Lafayette High School administration, in conjunction with Lafayette law enforcement agencies, conducted a lockdown drill and search at Lafayette High School. From LPSS: “The drill is both a training exercise and a precautionary measure being conducted now due to recent behavior patterns observed [...]

Lafayette High Changes Bus Procedure

Steve Wiley — Thu, 27 Sep 2012 23:44:31 +0000

A recent accident at Lafayette high School has prompted school officials to modify dismissal procedures. A student was hospitalized after being struck by a bus on Sept. 20th. The student is expected to recover fully. LPSS officials met with bus drivers and administrators to develop new procedures aimed at making the bus loading area safer.Director [...]

Kotex Tampon Recall

Debbie Ray — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 11:19:36 +0000

The Kimberly-Clark Company says an unknown amount of Kotex Natural Balance Security Tampons were stolen and distributed fraudulently. The company says there's a possibility that some may have increased levels of bacteria, imperfect raw materials and the presence of metallic particles, therefore they are being recalled. You can check the list of the lot codes here.

Hurricane Safety: Generators

JayCee — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 15:50:38 +0000

Public Service Message from the Louisiana State Fire Marshall concerning Generator Safety: Louisiana State Fire Marshal H. “Butch” Browning warns against placing gas- or diesel-driven generators inside enclosed areas. The day after Hurricane Gustav tore through Louisiana, Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Deputy Eric Joseph Bellard and his father, Danis, died from carbon monoxide asphyxiation from the [...]

Corporate Wellness Programs – Wellness Wednesdays

Debbie Ray — Thu, 16 Aug 2012 15:27:06 +0000

On today's edition of Wellness Wednesday, Dr. Kevin talked about things companies can do to promote wellness in the workplace at no cost to the employer. Listen by clicking the arrows below.

Hurricane App from American Red Cross Has Cool and Useful Features

Debbie Ray — Thu, 09 Aug 2012 08:42:35 +0000

The cool new free app from the American Red Cross is the second in a series for use on both iPhone and Android platforms. Useful Features of the app include: One touch “I’m safe” messaging that allows users to broadcast reassurance to family and friends via social media outlets that they are out of harm’s [...]

Impaired Driving Checkpoint in Lafayette This Weekend

Debbie Ray — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 14:55:44 +0000

Lafayette Police will continue their crackdown against impaired driving on Saturday night between 9 PM and 3 AM. The OWI checkpoint will be in the incorporated areas of Lafayette and officers will be looking for any signs of impaired driving, including the influence of alcohol or other dangerous substances and will respond with zero tolerance

Good To Know – Sex Offender Registry

JayCee — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 14:40:37 +0000

Parents who are concerned and unsure of where to find accurate information regarding the presence of sex offenders and predators in their neighborhoods can visit the Louisiana Sex Offender and Child Predator Registry on-line.

Colorado Mom Buckles Gas Can Instead of Baby

Debbie Ray — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 12:26:43 +0000

A Colorado mother was ticketed last weekend because she chose to buckle up a can of gas in her child’s car seat instead of the baby. From the Colorado Department of Transportation Facebook page: “Unbelievable! This heartbreaking photo was taken by an officer with the Aurora Police Department during ‘Click It or Ticket’ enforcement last [...]

It's 'Safe Boating Week'

Steve Wiley — Sun, 20 May 2012 18:06:45 +0000

Summer officially begins June 20th, but in Louisiana, it's already here. Memorial Day is just around the corner and residents of the Louisiana "Sportsman's Paradise " will be taking to the water in droves. It's no coincedence that this is National Safe Boating Week.

Red Light Camera Vote is Tonight in Lafayette [UPDATE]

Debbie Ray — Tue, 15 May 2012 11:42:59 +0000

The Lafayette City-Parish Council is set to vote tonight on whether to keep, scrap, or to make changes in the management and scope of the Safe Speed/Safe Light program. The meeting is Tuesday, May 15 at 5:30pm in the City Parish Council Auditorium at 705 W. University. What do you think? Keep them, get rid [...]

What Are the Most Dangerous US Cities for Women?

Danny Gallagher — Tue, 01 May 2012 09:43:04 +0000

The population is skyrocketing and the economy is stagnant. These two factors can make a dangerous combination for all sorts of violent crimes. Some cities have become dangerous places to be, especially for women. Forbes put together a list of the most dangerous cities for women to live in and visit. The data for the [...]

Like Using Your Cell Phone In the Car? A New Device Will Stop You

Kathy Landin — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 10:33:01 +0000

Statistics are showing more and more that cell phone use in cars is a leading cause of accidents. In fact, some research has shown that driving while distracted causes more deaths than driving while under the influence. But, would you buy a new device that prevents you from ever using your cell phone in your car?

Young Boy Falls From Escalator, Caught By Bystander

JayCee — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 22:16:07 +0000

I came across this video last night, and was holding my breath the whole time the kid was riding the escalator to the next floor.

Here's what happened: A young boy (10 or 11 years old) grabbed on to the handrail on an escalator and rode it to the next floor, but he was on the outside of the escalator, not on the steps

Too Many Drivers Eat, Text, Watch Videos and More Behind the Wheel — Survey of the Day

Jeremy Taylor — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 10:08:25 +0000

Buckle your seat belts, folks. According to Harris Poll chairman Humphrey Taylor regarding a new survey, “The number of drivers who engage in potentially dangerous, in some cases extremely dangerous, behaviors while driving is terrifyingly high.” The poll of 2,800 adults found that 86 percent of drivers have eaten or drank when behind the wheel, [...]

Video Shows What Can Happen With One Unbuckled Passenger

Debbie Ray — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 20:01:52 +0000

Are you traveling this Thanksgiving? Please remember to wear your seatbelt. It’s the law for a reason. Statistics show us that proper use of passenger restraints can greatly improve your chances of surviving a crash. In 2010, 58% of Louisiana drivers killed were not wearing a seatbelt and 65% of Louisiana passengers, ages 5 and [...]

Black Friday and Cyber Monday Scams and Safety

Debbie Ray — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 20:15:57 +0000

Beware of the bad guys when shopping for bargains in stores and on the internet. There are so many ways they can trick us from the old-fashioned 'bait and switch' type of scam to ads on legitimate websites that 'phish' for your financial information.

Here are a few tips we've picked up over years of Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping.