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Member Of Wellknown Lafayette Family Shot

A member of a well known Lafayette family is the victim of a violent crime today.  

Health Care Scammer Pleads Guilty

Prosecutors call it the biggest case of Healthcare fraud in US history.   The giant drug company Glaxosmithkline plead guilty to promoting illegal use of its drugs for diabetes, depression, and other disorders.

Eunice Man Faces First Degree Feticide and Domestic Battery Charges

Out of the Eunice area Norman Ceasar the second is accused of choking and beating his pregnant girlfriend after she caught him with another woman.

Victim Of Taco Bell Shooting Identified

The man who was shot to death outside a Taco Bell early yesterday has been identified as nineteen year old Frederick Joseph of New Iberia. Another man a twenty three year old is expected to be ok after he was shot.

Lafayette Voice Coach Wins Baton Rouge Idol

A Lafayette voice coach is the new Baton Rouge Idol.

French Ambassador Visits Louisiana

For the past two days, the French Ambassador to the United States, Francois Delattre made a high profile trip touring Acadiana. While he was here he was able to get a taste of the area's unique culture.

St Mary Parish Deputies Looking For Attempted Murderer

Deputies in St. Mary Parish say they're looking for an attempted murderer.   According to deputies twenty nine year old Terrence Hollins pulled up in a car next to another car and started shooting.

Pediatric Oncology Doctor Urges Sunscreen Usage

    All this hot weather can turn very serious very quickly.    

Sherrifs Office Investigating Death Of Eleven Month Old

The parish sheriff's office is looking into the death of an eleven month old. Sources say the death happened after he was left in a hot car for most of the day yesterday.