vermilion parish

There once was a plan to introduce hippopotamuses to our area.

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.

It happened after someone reported seeing a man hit a woman.

It's the 15th deadly crash worked by State Police Troop I this year.

Mike Hardy will return to office 20 years after leaving.

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.

The state fire marshal is investigating.

The victim is recovering from a neck wound.

Being from Abbeville, a small town by most standards, it was pretty cool to see it featured on national television.

A business and a fraternity have stepped up and are hosting fundraisers.

A Maurice family is now without their daughter. A Carencro girl is now without her father.

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.

He's accused of leading police on a chase through three parishes.

Crews are working to restore power to residents still in the dark.

Voters also decided the fates of four constitutional amendments, as well as several special election.

The playoffs culminate with the state championships next week at the Cajundome.

No children were on the bus when the crash happened.

The wedding happened on September 25.

Newly-discovered evidence helped police crack the case.

Leaders in both parishes are thankful the storm's fury missed them.