LAFAYETTE, La. (AP) - Members of the Lafayette Police Department's School Resource Officers Unit report 36 fewer arrests for the school year of 2009-10 from the previous year.
President Obama has put a hold on all new deepwater oil drilling permits.
The freeze could last as long as six months, while the investigation of the exploded rig continues.
A lot is riding on British Petroleum as crews work to carry out the 'top kill' maneuver.
The technique involves shooting thousands of pounds of heavy mud into a five-story stack of pipes to clog the well.
Drug agents recently arrested a Carencro Middle School guidance counselor.
Kenny Broussard faces a list of charges including bringing drugs near a school zone.
The feds and BP continue to clash on how to handle cleanup efforts.
Last week, the Environmental Protection Agency told British Petroleum to stop dumping a chemical dispersant into the water, calling it a health hazard.
Louisiana wildlife is taking a heavy hit due to the Gulf spill.
Marine birds have especially been burdened by the massive spill and wildlife centers have been doing their best to find and rescue them.
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