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Traffic Stop Leads to Drugs Arrest

Posted: Jun 22, 2021 10:39 AM

Deputies stopped a driver on North Lake Arthur avenue at West Division street for no seat belt.

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News15 Year of Service: Julian's Diaper Drive

Updated: Jun 16, 2021 4:04 PM

Love of People’s present and future goals: “Helping Others Help Others” was originally created in 1993 by Paul Williams Jr. with the intentions of creating a community support system for underserved citizens throughout St. Landry Parish.

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One Wanted Two Arrested in the Negligent Homicide of a Scott Man

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Lake Charles Man Arrested on One Count of Indecent Behavior with a Juvenile

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Covid-19 update: will UL-Lafayette require students to get vaccinated?

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Independence Day Celebrations Across Acadiana

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COVID-19 Vaccination Locations Around Acadiana

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Iota Under Boil Water Advisory Until Further Notice Due to Water Main Break

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Meet Jersey Mac and Salt and Pepper, Three Adoptable Pets Looking For A Home To Call Their Own

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Gulf Coast Bank Donates $50,000 for Endowed Scholarship at SLCC

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District Orders Catahoula Elementary to Close

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Summertime Blood Shortage Worsening As Life Gets "Back To Normal"

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Unrestrained Driver Killed in Jefferson Parish

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Retail workers are quitting for higher paying jobs

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US 167/US 90 (SW Evangeline Thruway), from Willow Street to Taft Street, Lafayette Parish, Alternating Lane Closures

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Gov. Edwards Vetoes Senate Bill 156 from the 2021 Regular Session

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Hot cars can kill: AG Jeff Landry offers tips to protect Louisiana children

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LPSS Announces New Principal at Acadiana High School

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Showtunes Sing-Along Returns

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Asylum-seekers, attorneys decry 'horrendous' Louisiana ICE detention center

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Opelousas Breaks Ground Ahead of Development

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Let’s Vibe Announces the First Annual Adam’s Annual Brain Fest

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June 20th to June 26th Declared “Pilez Mosquito Week!”

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Coronavirus in Louisiana: 478,464 cases statewide, 10,699 deaths

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Survivors Can Get Help Appealing FEMA Decision at Recovery Service Center in Lake Charles

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Louisiana planning $180M broadband internet expansion effort

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