Krotz Springs News

An account has been opened at the Bank of Sunset and Trust Company in Sunset for Tonya Hayes and her family, who lost their home and belongings in a house fire on November 16th.

With just days until the Fourth of July weekend, people in Acadiana are well into their celebration plans.

The state Legislature has passed what is being called the "speed trap bill" and the mayors of Sunset, Grand Coteau, Port Barre, Eunice, Krotz Springs and Washington are urging Gov.

St. Landry Parish: The St. Landry Parish Sheriff's office reported booking the following people: Julian Michael Ryder, 192 Rue Katherine, Opelousas, charged with speeding, driving while intoxicated and underage drinking.

St. Landry Parish is home to 10 Head Start centers that serve the needs of more than 900 children and, thanks to federal stimulus funds, the lives of all these children should soon improve.

Two St. Landry Parish principals are among the regional finalists vying for the title of Louisiana's Principal of the Year.

St. Landry Parish - The St. Landry Parish Sheriff's office reported booking the following people: John Matthew Cormier, Jr., 33, 327 W. 15th St., Crowley, arrested by Louisiana State Police, charged with driving while intoxicated, first offense, improper lane usage, and open container.

Thousands of people in St. Landry parish are without phone service Saturday evening and authorities say they have no idea what may have caused the communication breakdown.

A Krotz Springs man was critically injured early Thursday when thrown from his motorcycle in a collision with a truck on U.S. 190, State Police reported.

The St. Landry Parish Sheriff's office reported booking the following people: Wilkin Green, 24, 502 N. Oak St., Opelousas, arrested on a warrant on a charge of probation and parole violation.

St. Landry Parish - The St. Landry Parish Sheriff's office reported booking the following people: Tammy Jean Ryder, 42, 219 Ash St., Melville, arrested on a bench warrant for failure to appear in court to answer charges of possession of cocaine, possession of Alprazolam, possession of methadone, possession of stolen goods, stalking, resisting an ...

The St. Landry Parish Sheriff's office reported booking the following people: Randy Eugene Hooks, 62, 120 Division St., Krotz Springs, charged with driving while intoxicated and careless operation of a vehicle.

St. Landry Parish: The St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office reported booking the following person: Joshua Patrick Thomas, charged with possession of Schedule I drugs and felon with possession of a firearm and unlawful use of a license.

A Bunkie man was arrested Monday in connection with a weekend robbery in Krotz Springs.

St. Landry Schools saw a mixed bag of results in test scores released Wednesday with growth in certain areas and declines in others.

St. Landry Parish - The St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office reported booking the following people: Tina Marie Levier, 29, 102 Abe Lincoln St., Opelousas, charged with possession of marijuana, possession of crack cocaine and transactions involving proceeds from a drug offense.

St. Landry Parish - The St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office reported booking the following people: Muriel M. Coburn, 56, 633 N. Levee Road, Krotz Springs, charged with distribution of Schedule II drugs and distribution of Schedule IV drugs .

A rainy weekend has given way to a Sunny Monday, but the water still hasn't cleared from all parts of Acadiana.

While you may have enjoyed the gorgeous weather outside over the weekend, the sunshine came only after a storm devastated St.

Many in Krotz Springs spent the day cleaning up after Saturday's powerful storm system.