St. Martinville News

St. Martinville - Relying almost solely on the memories of an ordeal that occurred when the victim was only 10 years old back in 1984, St.

Covington came up short in its quest to be the cleanest city of its size in Louisiana, finishing fourth in its division in competition judged on May 10.

A state House panel on Tuesday endorsed a measure putting Planned Parenthood operations in Louisiana under scrutiny as it prepares to build a health center in New Orleans where abortions will be provided.

Fire was a huge hazard to south Louisiana communities in the days before modern firefighting equipment and good water supplies, when wooden homes and buildings were illuminated by oil lamps and candles and cooking was done over open flames.

Parish assessors could get a 4 percent pay raise for the next four years under legislation approved Wednesday by the Louisiana Senate.

Troopers with Louisiana State Police investigated a two-vehicle crash on La. 31 north of Poche Bridge Road which claimed the life of a Breaux Bridge man Monday, according to a news release from Louisiana State Police.

The 5th annual Cruisin' Cajun Country Cruise, featuring classic and muscle cars, will roll through Iberia Parish Thursday-Saturday, May 16-18. Participants can take in New Iberia's Main Street historic district, food and live music, while spectators can enjoy free car shows and entertainment.

A home-going service will be held for Katisha Monique Johnson, 32, at 11 a.m., on Saturday, May 11, 2013 at Triumph Baptist Church in Franklin, with the Rev.

ST. MARTINVILLE, La. -- Officials with the St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office are asking for the public's assistance in locating a white female, Cassidy Jewel Johnson, 13, last seen wearing black pants, and a white t-shirt with the writing "JUST DO IT". She is 5'5" tall, 160 lbs.

The Louisiana Senate on Tuesday rejected legislation aimed at stopping expansion of salt dome storage activity at Lake Peigneur in Iberia Parish.

Covington will compete against four other Louisiana cities Friday in its quest to be named the state's cleanest city.

After word leaked out of negotiations between Republicans and Democrats on an alternative to Gov.

Twelve dedicated volunteers are being recognized at the annual Volunteer Activists Luncheon benefiting the Baton Rouge Speech & Hearing Foundation, soon to become the Emerge Center, on Friday at the Crowne Plaza.

It is hard to tell by looking at it, but Lafayette artist Fred O. Daspit's work is made from thousands of small wood pieces glued together.

ST. MARTINVILLE A man was arrested Friday morning for possessing over $450,000 in illegal drugs.

Today Lafayette is celebrating its connection to people from across the world. Much improved weather conditions brought out the crowds even earlier than Wednesday, as Day 2 of Festival International de Louisiane started out rocking with Lafayette band Brass Bed at the Lafayette General Fais Do Dos stage.

Children's wear manufacturer NEW ORLEANS - Services for retired children's wear manufacturer Henry Oppenheim were Tuesday.