Basile News

Security officials in the Philippines say suspected al-Qaida-linked militants have killed seven policemen in an ambush.

Police believe the arrest of two men Monday may have cleared a number of vehicle burglaries that have been occurring at local health and wellness centers in Opelousas.

The St. Landry Parish Sheriff's office reported booking the following people: Jason James Daigle, 37, 3781 Valentine Road., Basile, charged with parole violation, resisting an officer, theft and self mutilation by a prisoner.

Mr. and Mrs. John Q. Davis, Jr. are pleased to announce the engagement of their daughter, Jessica Lynn Davis to Jason Brett Webb, son of Mr.

CPSB prepares for potential swine flu outbreak Updated: On the bus, or classroom, students are in constant contact with each other.

The faculty of Stewart Elementary School in Basile was recognized at the Evangeline Parish School Board meeting Wednesday.

St. Landry Parish - The St. Landry Parish Sheriff's office reported booking the following people: Nicole Daigle Thibodeaux, 34, 3773 Valentine Road, Basile, arrested on two bench warrants.

Some old-timers remember the days when chicken wire was strung in front of the bandstands in some of the Cajun dance halls.

TORONTO, APRIL 7, 2009 .- Holy Saturday is a day of grief and mourning, of patient waiting and hoping.

Greg and Angela Darbonne of Lawtell announce the engagement of their daughter, Danielle Renee Darbonne, to Clint Daniel Duplechin.

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado warning for parts of Evangeline, St.

The suspect accused of selling two children to a childless couple remains in the Evangeline parish jail tonight on an aggravated kidnapping charge as investigators in several parish compare notes.

Three adults have been arrested on kidnapping charges after police claim they agreed to swap a $1,500 cockatoo and $175 in cash for two children.

Prohibition refers to the period in the United States between 1920 and 1933, which forbid the sale, manufacture and transportation of alcohol.

St. Landry Parish - The St. Landry Parish Sheriff's office reported booking the following people Thursday: Joshua Louis Bourque, 18, 125 Roger St., Opelousas, charged with attempted burglary.

Louisiana State Police Troop I is investigating three separate crashes that killed six people in the Acadiana area over the weekend.

About 6:30 a.m. Saturday, just after daybreak, three people died in two crashes that happened moments apart in Acadia Parish on La.

A preliminary report about the Dec. 11 crash of a helicopter air taxi that crashed south of Sabine Pass killing five did not include a report that the fifth victim's body was found.

The abbey was Founded in 1004 by st. Nilo, a Basilian monk from Calabria, who was already over ninety at the time.

The body of the fifth victim of a December helicopter crash in the Gulf of Mexico has been recovered.