Iota News

Allen Parish authorities are investigating the discovery of the body of a near full-term baby allegedly left in a storage shed for four days by a local zydeco musician.

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

The Acadia Parish School Board has added about $995,000 worth of school building improvements after approving a general fund budget that projects a deficit.

Molly Coleman is the founder of Mary and Molly's Mustard Seed, a gourmet healthy meal delivery service currently operating in the greater Houston area and southwest Louisiana.

Agriculture and Forestry Commissioner Mike Strain., said last week that an Iota man was charged with livestock theft after a working quarterhorse reported dead three years ago was found alive and returned to its rightful owner.

A man lost his life after a deadly motorcycle crash in Iberia Parish. The accident happened at the intersection of Hubertville Road and Highway Ninety.

IOTA - One man was killed and another injured in a one-vehicle accident in Evangeline Parish, Authorities say 29-year-old Damon Toups was pronounced dead Sunday at the Jennings American Legion Hospital.

A 29-year-old Iota man died as the result of a motor vehicle accident on Don Drive near Iota early Sunday morning.

State authorities have charged an Iota man with livestock theft after a working quarterhorse who was reported dead three years ago was found alive.

Kristin Claire Davis and Corey Lee Conde were united in the Sacrament of Marriage on April 25 at St.

It was smiles, laughs and tears as the Class of 2009 - Iota High's 100th graduating class - held commencement exercises in Bulldog Stadium Tuesday.

Chelsea Guidry and Kristen Doucet, both 17, try on their graduation garb in anticipation of Iota High School's Commencement Ceremony this evening.

Curly C Duson, also known as CC Duson, a one-time lawman and real estate developer, built Crowley, Eunice and Iota and also helped with the establishing of Acadia Parish.

Spring is in full bloom, as is the nursery at the Acadiana Region Supports and Services Center in Iota.

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

Larry Miller wanted to keep music alive in his family. That goal led him to become a renowned Accordion maker, spreading his influence beyond the family borders, and on Saturday, Miller will be inducted into the "Order of Living Legends" at the Acadian Museum.

St. Landry Parish - The St. Landry Parish Sheriff's office reported booking the following people: Lane Thibodeaux, 18, 1303 Grand Highway, Opelousas, was charged with theft.

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

The Lafayette Public Library will feature an hour of music written by Lafayette area composers and performed by local artists at the Sounds of Sunday concert from 3-4 p.m. on Sunday, March 22.

Imperial China, an up-and-coming area band, performs at Iota in Arlington. Tabi Bonney performs at Velocity Five in Falls Church.