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New Iberia Man Indicted for 2023 Murder of 2-Year-Old

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New Iberia Man Indicted for 2023 Murder of 2-Year-Old

83% Center coverage: 6 sources

NEW IBERIA, La. (KLFY) -- A New Iberia man has been indicted for the murder of a 2-year-old child in 2023, officals said. Bruno Lowe, 37, of New Iberia, was indicted by a grand jury in the 16th Judicial District Court on June 30 on a charge of first degree murder in the death of 2-year-old Nash John Doucet. The child died in July of 2023. Lowe was arrested on a grand jury warrant, according to District Attorney Michael Haik III. His bond was set…See the Story

New Iberia Woman Accused of Murder in Wednesday Stabbing

New Iberia · New Iberia

New Iberia Woman Accused of Murder in Wednesday Stabbing

100% Center coverage: 4 sources

IBERIA PARISH, La. (KLFY) -- A New Iberia woman is accused of stabbing a man to death Wednesday evening, authorities said. Brittany Mitchell, 34, of New Iberia is charged with second degree murder in connection with the death of an unidentified 45-year-old man. Deputies with the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office responded at approximately 6 p.m. Wednesday to a medical complaint in the 4600 block of Old La. 25 in Iberia Parish, where deputies found …See the Story

Major crash in Iberia Parish blocks traffic; seek alternate routes

Iberia Parish · Iberia Parish

Major crash in Iberia Parish blocks traffic; seek alternate routes

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

IBERIA PARISH, La. (KLFY) -- According to Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office Facebook page, authorities are currently working on a major crash in the 9500 block of Jefferson Island Road. The roadway is closed to traffic at this time, authorities said. Authorities asked motorists to use alternate routes such as Rip Van Winkle Road or Lake Peigneur Road to avoid traffic delays. We will update as more information is available. Close T…See the Story

AM Grocery reopens after arson attempt, vows to give back to Jeanerette community

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

JEANERETTE, La. (KLFY) -- A beloved local grocery store is back open for business after surviving an attempted arson in the early morning hours. Police say someone was seen spraying flammable liquid on AM Grocery, a family-run store that serves customers across Iberia Parish. Thanks to a quick response from the Jeanerette Police and Fire Departments, the store was saved before any serious damage could occur. “I tried to think, who could have do…Jeanerette · Jeanerette Read Article

Tabasco Salsa Is Not Mexican but From USA. Here the Spicy Story

Photo: Merca 2.0 Despite what its name suggests, the famous Tabasco salsa is not Mexican. Yes, it bears the name of one of the most humid and tropical states in the country, but its origin is 100% American. It was in 1868 that Edmund McIlhenny, a businessman based in Avery Island, Louisiana, created the dressing that would end up conquering kitchens in more than 160 countries. The confusion makes sense: the name “Tabasco” immediately refers to t…Avery Island · Avery Island Read Article

Historic marker unveiled in New Iberia; celebrates local heroes of Revolutionary War

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

NEW IBERIA, La. (NEWS 15) — The New Iberia chapter of the National Society of Daughters of the American Revolution has dedicated a new historic marker. The marker on West Main Street honors the diverse communities of free and enslaved…New Iberia · New Iberia Read Article

Three arrested in suspected Jeanerette arson

100% Center coverage: 2 sources

JEANERETTE, La. (KLFY) -- Three people have been arrested in what authorities are calling an arson in Jeanerette overnight. Jeanerette Fire Department and the Jeanerette Police Department said they are working an arson investigation in the Church and Pellerin area. Authorities ask motorists to stay clear of the area as first responders work. Louisiana State Fire Marshal's Office investigators are en route to the location. Three suspects are in c…Jeanerette · Jeanerette See the Story

Olivier Bridge over Bayou Teche in Iberia Parish closes for repairs

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

IBERIA PARISH, La. — The Olivier Bridge on LA 320 over Bayou Teche in Iberia Parish is closed to traffic for structural repairs. Emergency vehicles will not have access to the area. The posted detour route will consist of LA…Iberia Parish · Iberia Parish Read Article

Iberia Parish family asks for help following house fire

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IBERIA PARISH, LA (KLFY) -- A GoFundMe was created for an Iberia Parish family who lost everything in a house fire Memorial Day morning. Tiffany Hyde and her three kids lived at the mobile home near Coteau for seven years. Hyde said she had just gotten back home that weekend after being away for a while. She said she went to bed that Sunday night around 10 p.m., when she was woken up around 2 a.m. Memorial Day morning from a loud noise. That is …GoFundMe · Iberia Parish Read Article

Utility pole down in New Iberia

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A truck hit a utility pole on Fulton Street in New Iberia Thursday afternoon.New Iberia Police tell us that a truck knocked a utility pole down, causing some outages and traffic issues in the area. Around 12:45 p.m., police said that the area around Fulton, Jane and Richelieu streets is blocked off because of the crash.Motorists are encouraged to avoid the area while everything's being cleaned up, police say.New Iberia · New Iberia Read Article

Inside the private world of Joey Brown: Grace, grit and a dash of Tabasco on Avery Island

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Joey Brown has lived on Avery Island for 13 years. The Island, located in Iberia Parish, is about three miles inland from Vermilion Bay in Acadiana.Avery Island · Avery Island Read Article