New Iberia News

A Kaplan man and New Iberia woman are behind bars for taking the Vermilion / Municipal narcotics task force on a violent ride.

Be sure to check us out every day from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Update 9:30 a.m. An accident was reported in the 1900 block of Johnston Street at 9:28 a.m. Update 9:15 a.m. A stalled vehicle was reported in the 300 block of Malapart Road at 9:13 a.m. Traffic may be delayed in this area.

Seven names will be added to the Louisiana Justice Hall of Fame. Two of the inducted lawmen are from Acadiana.

A New Iberia man was arrested after a St. Mary Parish Sheriff's deputy saw a driver swerving from lane to lane on U.S. 90 in Bayou Vista, according to Sheriff Mark Hebert.

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Favorite Hole : "Number nine . It's pretty challenging." Favorite Course Ever Played: "Atchafalaya ... that place is really nice.

The New Iberia-based Southern Mutual Help Association broke ground has broken ground on a 600-home development on nearly 100 acres in Iberia Parish.

Authorities in Iberia Parish say they need the public's help in finding a runaway juvenile.

A fire station in New Iberia had to be shut-down. We're told fire station #2 will be closed over the weekend.

Santa Margarita pole vaulter Kaitlyn Merritt produced several spectacular achievements that brought her national notoriety during the 2013 track and field season.

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development , in conjunction with the Federal Highway Administration and the Strategic Highway Research Program , held the 2013 Intelligent Compaction Showcase on June 4, 2013, at the Ramada Conference Center in New Iberia.

Melissa Henry Brooks, 40, a native of Patterson and a resident of Jackson, Mississippi, died Tuesday, June 4, 2013 at Chateau Terrebonne Nursing Care in Houma, at 11:23 p.m. Visitation will be Thursday, June 13, at New Mt.

HMS BASEBALL PLAYERS Josh Sanders, Evan Thibodaux, Luke Rodriguez and Luke Lancon along with Spencer Bishop are currently playing with the Louisiana Elite team of New Iberia in the Elite Summer Travel Leagues.

The event is a one-stop shop for students, who will be able to apply for admissions, to be advised on which classes to schedule, to apply for financial aid and to meet with members of the faculty and staff.

A 17-year-old male and his 47-year-old mother were arrested Monday by Morgan City police after the mother burglarized a residence on Sunday, which was the same residence her son burglarized in May, according to Police Chief Travis Crouch.

A summer line-up of professional entertainment provided at all branch locations of the St. Mary Parish Library system began this week with an engaging and energetic performance by Daphne Chatman Thomas.

Located just off the intersection of Old Jeanerette Road and Emile Verret Road in New Iberia, the project has been the baby of locally established Southern Mutual Help Associates, INC.

Eight former Hostess Brand properties in Louisiana -- including buildings and land in Lafayette, Opelousas and New Iberia -- are being offered for sale through the company's bankruptcy proceedings.

Be sure to check us out every day from 6 a.m. to 10 a.m. Update 9:00 a.m. An accident with injuries was reported on I-10 West at mile marker 92 in Duson at 8:43 a.m. Interstate traffic may be delayed.

Two state representatives who sponsored legislation this session for $200,000 a year in state funds for the redevelopment of the historic Holy Rosary Institute said Friday that the bill was "hijacked" and amended beyond recognition by their senate counterparts in the Acadiana delegation.