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Convenience store robbed at knifepoint

By Lafayette Police Department
On September 21, 2010, at approximately 6:30 am, officers with the Lafayette Police Department responded to 1111 Mudd Avenue (Circle K) regarding an armed robbery. A black male suspect entered the store and approached the clerk with a knife.

Authorities release name of stabbing victim

By Lafayette Police Department
Detectives have released the name of the stabbing victim as 14-year-old Joseph Nelson of Lafayette.   Previous News Releases: UPDATE: Juvenile Arrested in Homicide
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Battle Wings leaving town

By Michael Wesp
The Bossier-Shreveport Battle Wings are heading out of town. The Battle Wings are leaving the CenturyTel Center and heading to New Orleans to become the Voodoo.
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UL enrollment at an all-time high

By Michael Wesp
The Advertiser reports enrollment at the University of Louisiana-Lafayette is at its highest since the school ended open enrollment in 1999.
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Large fire destroys business

By Michael Wesp
A massive fire destroyed a local business Sunday around 2 p.m.. Several fire stations responded to the alarm at Advance Products & Systems on Asset Avenue in Scott.

Officials trying to determine cause of weekend fire

By Michael Wesp
The cause of a fire at Advance Products and Systems Saturday is still under investigation. The fire started at one of the company's warehouses, but quickly spread to surrounding buildings.
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DA's office looking into officer involved shooting

By Michael Wesp
A police shooting in Arnaudville is now in the hands of the St. Landry Parish District Attorney's Office.
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Body found in river

By Michael Wesp
The body of Bobby Lindsey was found around noon Wednesday in the Vermilion River. A resident reportedly saw the body along Seafood Lane in Lafayette while he was cutting grass.  

Rape reported near I-10 and North University Avenue

By Lafayette Police Department
On September 8, 2010, at approximately 11:00 am, a 49 year old female victim from Colorado reported that she was attacked and raped near the intersection of North University Avenue and I-10.
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Flags fly at half-staff to honor soldiers

By Michael Wesp
Governor Bobby Jindal is ordering flags at all state buildings to be flown at half-staff this week.