Lafayette Police crime stats show decline for 2011

By Lafayette Police Department
Crime statistics for the year of 2011 have been released by the Lafayette Police Department. Statistics illustrate that there were declines in all categories of the Uniform Crime Report.

Woman Accused of Stabbing Boyfriend

By Latricia Thornton
Laquinta Vallier is facing aggravated battery charges.

Hunting Guide Pleads Guilty To Illegal Duck Hunting

By Latricia Thornton
Louis Landry, 52, pleaded guilty to knowingly conducting an illegal duck hunt last year in August.

Getting Back To Basics Tour Visits Lafayette

By Latricia Thornton
The Louisiana Democratic Party's state wide tour stopped in the Hub City yesterday. The party and the Legislative Black Caucus set up shop at the Holiday Inn

Iconic Creator of Soul Train Dies

By Latricia Thornton
Yestrday officials said Don Cornelius died from a self inflicted gun shot wound. The deadly shooting happened around 4:00 am yesterday morning at his home in California.

Ragin Cajuns' Basketball Team Off To A Good Start

By Latricia Thornton
After winning two straight Sunbelt Conference games last week, the UL basketball team will face Denver  tonight.

Convicted Serial Killer's Art Work Sells

By Latricia Thornton
Changes could be in the works at Angola for death row inmates. That is because a serial killer's art went up for sale!.

Former Linebacker Busted For Having Weed

By Latricia Thornton
Former UL football linebacker, Lance Kelley, was arrested early yesterday morning on drug charges. Kelley played on the 2011 team.

Recall On Aunt Jemima Frozen Pancakes

By Latricia Thornton
Pinnacle Foods said some Aunt Jemima Frozen Pancakes may contain soy protein. Soy Protein can be harmful to people who are allergic to it.

Rickey Hardy Gets A New Job

By Latricia Thornton
Former State Representative Rickey Hardy has been appointed to Louisiana's Board of Pardons. Hardy was appointed by Governor Bobby Jindal and Hardy will bring in $36,000 a year as a member of the board.