Acadiana Area School Closures for Wednesday, January 17
An arctic blast of air is wreaking havoc on Acadiana and school districts have been forced to close schools across the area.
Port Barre
Police Haul Louisiana Student Off as Homecoming Proposal Unfolds
One Port Barre student is going viral for his HOCO proposal that had bystanders thinking he was going jail.
Plastic Gun Prompts 12-Year-Old to Be Arrested in Port Barre
A student at a Port Barre school was arrested for allegedly making threats.
Bear Spotted Running Across Road in St. Landry Parish Near Port Barre
According to an heir of the nearby Thistlethwaite State Wildlife Management Area, bears have been spotted on cameras in this area in years past.
Port Barre Man Claimed He Was Shot in Drive-By Actually Shot Self
The Port Barre Police Department says that a man who claimed he was shot while riding his bicycle actually shot himself instead.
Port Barre Man Killed in Latest Deadly Crash
It's the latest in one of the deadliest years on Acadiana roads in recent memory.
Port Barre High And Middle Schools Move To Remote Learning - COVI
Reports are out saying that due to COVID outbreaks amongst faculty and students at Port Barre High and Middle schools, those campuses will be moving to remote learning starting on Thursday, August 26th.
Man, Woman Hospitalized after Port Barre Shooting
So far, no suspects have been named.
Port Barre Cracklin Festival Canceled
Another casualty of the coronavirus pandemic was announced yesterday, and we are truly sad about this one.
Entergy Reporting Power Outages in Port Barre
The outage occurred shortly before 10 Wednesday night, crews are currently working to restore service to the affected area.
Water System Shutdown Planned For Port Barre This Weekend
The planned outage is expected to last at least six hours and will be followed by a boil advisory as a precaution.
Port Barre PD Investigating Double Murder-Suicide (UPDATED)
Officers say the shooter killed his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend before calling 911 and killing himself.
Louisiana Teen Missing, Possibly With Port Barre Man
Police are asking for your help to locate a missing Port Barre teen last seen the morning of March 28th morning at school.
Teen Accused Of Stabbing A Man Multiple Times
A Port Barre teenager has been accused of stabbing a man repeatedly yesterday in an argument over a borrowed cell phone.
Port Barre High School On Lockdown
The district notified parents in an emergency message on Thursday.
Port Barre High School Evacuated
The all clear has been given.
Coach Arrested
A basketball coach at Port Barre High School has been accused of having sexual relations with three students.
Port Barre Man Wanted For Embezzling More Than $12,000
Port Barre man wanted.
Hostage Situation Near Port Barre
According to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz the hostage situation in Port Barre has ended with the safe release of the hostage
Port Barre Woman Dead
Investigators with the State Fire Marshal's Office determined the fire started in a bedroom where the body of 64-year-old Diane Winchester was found.