Elton News

Elton High School is celebrating a glowing Ofsted report. The official verdict from inspectors is that Elton is a good and improving school with outstanding features.

Storms over Texas created a tornado that touched down in Elton, La. The city is northwest of Lafayette in Jefferson Davis Parish.

Tornadoes struck Lousiana Thursday 10 / 23. One twister crossed Interstate 10 near Jennings.

A tornado wreaked havoc in the southwest Louisiana town of Elton , uprooting trees, blowing down power lines and overturning at least one tractor-trailer traveling on Interstate 10.

ELTON, La. - The state Legislative Auditor's Office says the town of Elton should review its utility rates and cut expenses to make more money.

She's known as the Zydeco Sweetheart, but now Rosie Ledet is at the center of an investigation surrounding a dead baby in Allen Parish.

On Sunday, July 5, 2009, Allen Parish Sheriff's Detectives responded to a call on Bel Oil Road in Elton.

Acadia Parish Deputies along with Allen Parish officials are investigating the death of a baby.

In addition to Jennings' Stars and Stripes Festival on Friday, two other Jeff Davis Parish towns will be throwing their own celebrations for the Independence Day weekend.

Amy Nicole Mistric, of Leonville, and Matthew Charles Williamson, of Elton will be united in marriage during a 7 p.m. ceremony on July 18, 2009 at St.

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.

St. Landry Parish - The St. Landry Parish Sheriff's office reported booking the following people: Percy Glenn Allemond, 53, 148 Amber St., Lafayette, charged with driving while intoxicated and careless operation of a vehicle.

Eunice - The Eunice Police Department reported booking the following people: Emerick James St.