Elton News

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.

LSU AgCenter crawfish researchers urged producers to wait patiently for this year's crawfish crop, which has been later than usual.

A 24-year-old Shreveport man charged with manslaughter was one of three prisoners who escaped Monday morning from the Allen Parish jail.

Four fires reported from three homes in one neighborhood since July sparked an arson investigation, according to District Six Fire Chief John Richer, who said the blazes are 'too much of a coincidence' to be ...

Santa Claus is making another appearance in Jeff Davis Parish during Elton's Christmas Parade on Saturday, Dec.