Monday Night Crash Kills One in Acadia ParishMonday Night Crash Kills One in Acadia ParishThe fatal crash happened Monday night on Highway 35 just south of Rayne at the intersection of Standard Mill Road. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Church Point Woman Arrested After Setting Fire in Relatives HomeChurch Point Woman Arrested After Setting Fire in Relatives HomeThe incident happened last month but the arrest was made earlier this week. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Curfew Begins TONIGHT in Acadia ParishCurfew Begins TONIGHT in Acadia ParishAcadia Parish Sheriff K.P. Gibson announces a parishwide curfew beginning tonight (April 2) that will be from 9 PM to 6 AM. Brandon ComeauxBrandon Comeaux
The 16th Annual Gumbo Cook-Off in Crowley on Saturday, February 1stThe 16th Annual Gumbo Cook-Off in Crowley on Saturday, February 1stIf you want to experience some of the best gumbo ever, then you need to head over to Crowley. JennJenn
Two Arrested on Multiple Car Burglary Charges in Acadia ParishTwo Arrested on Multiple Car Burglary Charges in Acadia ParishMore than a dozen car break-ins were reported in Acadia Parish this weekend. Police believe they have captured the men responsible. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Crowley Fire Chief Steps Down After 30 Plus YearsCrowley Fire Chief Steps Down After 30 Plus YearsJody Viator has pulled the plug on a community service career that has spanned three decades. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Crowley Church Vandalized AgainCrowley Church Vandalized AgainA Crowley church has been vandalized again. This brings the total attacks on churches in Acadia Parish to seven since July. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Acadia Parish Sheriff Investigating Rash of Recent Car BurglariesAcadia Parish Sheriff Investigating Rash of Recent Car BurglariesThere have been almost a dozen reports of vehicle break-ins in Acadia Parish since November 30th. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Suspect in Custody Following Shooting Near Rayne High SchoolSuspect in Custody Following Shooting Near Rayne High SchoolThis is believed to be the second arrest made in association with the shooting that took place following a Friday night football game. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
$350,000 Going To Acadia & St. Martin Fire Departments$350,000 Going To Acadia & St. Martin Fire DepartmentsCongressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announces that Acadia Parish Fire District 7 and St. Martin Parish will receive more than $350,000 in federal funding from FEMA’s Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program.KPEL 96.5KPEL 96.5Brandon ComeauxBrandon Comeaux
Police Suspect Foul Play In Crowley DeathPolice Suspect Foul Play In Crowley DeathThe body was discovered off Wilder Road south of Crowley on Saturday. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Church Point Police Chief Asks To Be SuspendedChurch Point Police Chief Asks To Be SuspendedChief Dale Thibodeaux's request to be suspended was denied. So, he wrote himself up for a violation of police policy. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Church Point Woman Arrested On Child Desertion And Drug ChargesChurch Point Woman Arrested On Child Desertion And Drug ChargesA two-year-old and a five-year-old were left in a home alone and unsupervised. Their mother has been arrested. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Estherwood Pontoon Bridge Closed Until AugustEstherwood Pontoon Bridge Closed Until AugustDOTD officials cite the possibility of catastrophic failure as the reason for extending the bridge closure. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Crowley Officer Faces Hearing For Social Media CommentsCrowley Officer Faces Hearing For Social Media CommentsWas a Crowley officer out of line in commenting via social media on the actions or inactions of the city council?Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Man Arrested For Arson In Crowley Storage Unit FireMan Arrested For Arson In Crowley Storage Unit FireAuthorities alleged the arsonist was actually living in one of the storage units at the time of the blaze. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Richard’s Cajun Foods Announces Expansion PlansRichard’s Cajun Foods Announces Expansion PlansThe company plans on building a 28,000 square foot facility near Church Point in 2019. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Lafayette Man To Face OWI Charges In Multi-Car CrashLafayette Man To Face OWI Charges In Multi-Car CrashThe four-vehicle crash Friday night sent three people to the hospital. Bruce MikellsBruce Mikells
Two Dead In Early-Morning Acadia Parish CrashTwo Dead In Early-Morning Acadia Parish CrashTwo high school students in the other vehicle only suffered moderate injuries.Rob KirkpatrickRob KirkpatrickBernadette LeeBernadette Lee
Acadia Parish Bridge Closure Cancelled (UPDATED)Acadia Parish Bridge Closure Cancelled (UPDATED)DOTD is announcing this closure has been cancelled.Brandon ComeauxBrandon Comeaux