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Man Arrested for Allegedly Staging Cockfights, Dogfights in Church Point

Marijuana · Church Point

Man Arrested for Allegedly Staging Cockfights, Dogfights in Church Point

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CHURCH POINT, La. (KLFY) -- A Church Point man has been arrested in connection with an alleged cockfighting and dogfighting ring in the town, authorities said. Nicholas Daigle, 44, of Church Point, is charged with cockfighting, cruelty to animals, possession of marijuana and interference with a law enforcement investigation. Church Point Police Department conducted an investigation Friday evening into allegations of chicken and dog fighting at t…See the Story

Arrest Made in Easter Sunday Shooting

Rayne, Louisiana · Rayne

Arrest Made in Easter Sunday Shooting

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Asecond man has been arrested in connection with the Easter Sunday shooting that left two people wounded and others injured.Courtney Kendell Rogers, 35, has been wanted by Rayne Police since the incident and has been arrested, Rayne Police say.The Rayne Police Department, with the crucial assistance of the United States Marshals Service, has successfully apprehended Courtney Kendell Rogers (35), a fugitive wanted in connection with an Easter Sun…See the Story

Iota Police arrest man on multiple sex crime charges

Iota Police arrest man on multiple sex crime charges

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Church Point Animal Fighting Bust Prompts National Outcry

Following our earlier report, Animal Wellness Action is calling for aggressive prosecution and broader enforcement after a Church Point man was arrested for alleged cockfighting and dogfighting. Continue reading…Church Point, Louisiana · Church Point See the Story

Texas man charged with rape, domestic violence in Iota

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IOTA, La. (KLFY) -- A Texas man is charged with domestic violence and rape after an incident in Iota Sunday morning, authorities said. Israel Anzualda, 36, of College Station, Texas, is charged with domestic abuse battery, false imprisonment and sexual battery. Anzualda listed the Texas address at his booking, but officials said he and the victim had been living together in Iota for several years. Acadia Parish Sheriff's deputies responded at ap…Iota · Iota Read Article

Harper Jane Richard got her first deer - Louisiana Sportsman

Harper Jane Richard, 11, from Iota, with her first deer shot with her 7mm-08 on Nov. 11 at her family’s lease in Grant Parish. The post Harper Jane Richard got her first deer appeared first on Louisiana Sportsman.Iota · Iota Read Article

Crowley man sentenced to 13 years in prison for meth scheme

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Two men involved in a drug trafficking conspiracy have been sentenced for their involvement in possessing with intent to distribute methamphetamine, announced Acting United States Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook.Gilbert Joseph, 36, of Crowley, Louisiana, and Ronaldo Coleman, 38, of Cypress, Texas, were both sentenced by United States District Judge David C. Joseph. Gilbert Joseph was sentenced to 160 months (13 years, 4 months) in prison, and Ron…Methamphetamine · Crowley Read Article

Acadiana rice mill launches $6 million renovation to increase efficiency, add jobs

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Falcon Rice Mill in Crowley has launched a $6 million renovation that will increase efficiency and add 16 jobs.Crowley, Louisiana · Crowley Read Article

This longtime Notre Dame coach has decided to retire after nearly three decades

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Notre Dame's Tara Young has decided to retire as the Pioneers’ head coach after 26 years at the helm.Notre Dame · Crowley Read Article

Crowley bicyclist dies from injuries after being hit by car, police say

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A Crowley man has died after he was hit by a car while riding his motorized bicycle, according to police.Crowley, Louisiana · Crowley Read Article

Crowley dog saved from house fire by firefighter

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CROWLEY, La. (KLFY) -- A Crowley firefighter rescued a small dog from a house fire, authorities said. According to a post on the Crowley Fire Department Facebook page, fire broke out in a house occupide by Bill Faulk, who was away from home at the time. Firefighter Phobee Spell went into the burning home when she learned that there was a puppy stuck inside. Faulk was not home at the time of the fire, but showed up once he got the news that his h…Crowley, Louisiana · Crowley Read Article