3 Men Arrested as Authorities Fight Wildfire North of Erath, La.
The Vermilion Parish Sheriff's Office is working with local emergency responders to put out a fire that has gotten out of control in Erath.
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Kaplan, La. Police Officer Fired After Being Charged With Rape
Chief Joshua Hardy of Kaplan said Terry Wayne Leopold Kraut Jr., 35, is no longer employed with the department after his arrest.
New State Funding Allows Acadiana Schools to Enhance Security
Continued discussions about school safety have led to changes in campus layout and access. Those changes are likely to continue.
Explicit Video of Lafayette Teacher Prompts Investigation by VPSO
Investigations into this matter are still underway, according to law enforcement officials.
Two Vermilion Parish Students Vying for La. Student of the Year
The Louisiana Department of Education has named 24 students as finalists in the state's annual Students of the Year competition.
Severe Storms Possible Right as School Lets Out Across Acadiana
Some storms, including those capable of producing tornadoes, may have an impact as schools dismiss Wednesday.
Meth Bust in Kaplan Leads to Two Arrests
A man and a woman were arrested after an investigation into drug activity.
Smoke From Burning Field Leads to Fatal Crash in Vermilion Parish
A Lake Arthur man is dead following a fatal crash on Louisiana Highway 14 west of W. Pirates Lane in Vermilion Parish on Thursday afternoon.
A Plan to Bring Hippopotamuses to Abbeville? It’s True
There once was a plan to introduce hippopotamuses to our area.
Empty Just 2 Months Ago, Abbeville Animal Shelter Full Again
In June, the animals were all either adopted fostered and the staff was able to breathe a sigh of relief, if for only a moment. Now, they are almost full again.
Abbeville Police Seek Man Who Engaged Them in Standoff
It happened after someone reported seeing a man hit a woman.
One Dead in Iberia Parish Crash
It's the 15th deadly crash worked by State Police Troop I this year.
Former Abbeville Police Chief Beats Current Chief in Runoff
Mike Hardy will return to office 20 years after leaving.
Maurice Man Accused of Dropping Large Rocks Random Vehicles
19-year-old Rontrel Broussard is accused of throwing large rocks out of a moving vehicle onto several other vehicles passing in the opposite direction, causing broken windshields, broken headlights, and multiple dents.
Abbeville Police: Man Shot Woman During Fight
The victim is recovering from a neck wound.
Abbeville, Louisiana, Featured on Jeopardy!
Being from Abbeville, a small town by most standards, it was pretty cool to see it featured on national television.
Community Steps Up to Help Maurice Family after Deadly Crash
A business and a fraternity have stepped up and are hosting fundraisers.
North Vermilion Student, Carencro Man Killed in Head-On Crash
A Maurice family is now without their daughter. A Carencro girl is now without her father.
Week in Review: Recapping Acadiana's Biggest Stories, Jan. 17-22
A brand new airport opened, a state official announces his run for governor, and several big celebrity deaths are all part of this week's Top 10 recap.