Lanie Lee Cook
Lafayette Teachers Waiting On New Materials
A $2.4 million request for instructional materials and student workbooks hangs in limbo.
School Zone Phone Ban Can’t Be Enforced Until Schools Buy Signage
State police spokesperson Brooks David says the law won’t be enforced until then.
Lafayette Board Proposes Balanced Budget
The body and the superintendent must agree upon a budget by Sept. 15.
Man Convicted For Incest Attempts Suicide In Courtroom
The convicted criminal used a razor to slit his throat and wrists.
Drivers: Read This List Of New State Roadway Laws
New state laws taking effect Aug. 1 should impact behavior on Louisiana's roadways.
Scott Police Looking For Automobile Thief
Anyone with information about the man pictured is asked to call Scott Police.
Lafayette Police Seeking Armed Robbery Suspects
Mouton says it’s not known whether the incident is related to an armed robbery that happened an hour before at a convenience store in the 100 block of Gloria Switch Road.
Lafayette Schools Still Facing Critical Teacher Shortage
Certified and retired teachers are encouraged to apply, especially for hard-to-fill openings for subject-specific middle and high school teachers and special education instructors.
Baldwin Police Officer Arrested For Impregnating 14-Year-Old
DNA evidence revealed Brent fathered the minor's child.
Lafayette Schools Short 40-50 Teachers
The school board's potential reduction-in-force policy is cited as a reason teachers are resigning and refusing job offers.
Shreveport Pastor Sentenced For Sex Crimes
Lewis coerced at least three young church members into having sex with him.
Gas Leak Causes Closures On I-10
Trooper Brooks David with Louisiana State Police says there's no official word yet on the leak's origins or possible evacuations.
Beekeeping Now Legal In Lafayette City Limits
Joey Durel proposed the change after seeking a beehive of his own.
Intoxicated Driver Kills One, Hospitalizes Two In Single-Vehicle Crash
Louisiana State Police say the driver submitted to a breathalyzer test and clocked in above the legal limit.
Lafayette Council Approves Comprehensive Plan
Now that the council has approved the plan, it can't be altered.
Lafayette School Board Considers Cuts To Cover $23 Million Deficit
Critical programs involving wellness and alternative discipline at Lafayette Parish schools could be compromised.
Lafayette Board Approves Rate Hike For School Lunches
It's the district's first meal-rate increase since 2008.
Lafayette Council Approves Putting Airport Tax To Ballot
The City-Parish Council gave the election the go-ahead at its Tuesday meeting with a 7-1 vote.
Inmate Beaten; Four Lafayette Deputies Arrested
The inmate required hospitalization for several days, according to Louisiana State Police.
Lafayette Airport Director Resigns Suddenly Following ‘Incident’
Airport Board Chairman Matt Cruse released a statement Monday saying the incident had nothing to do with passenger safety or airport operations, but it is under investigation.