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Three Arrests Made in $10 Million Staged Crash Scheme

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Three Arrests Made in $10 Million Staged Crash Scheme

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LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) -- An investigation into a multi-million-dollar suspected staged crash scheme has led to the arrest of three men. On March 25, officials with the Louisiana State Police Insurance Fraud and Auto Theft Unit Breaux Bridge Field Office, launched an investigation that led to the arrests of Justin Ledet, 45, of Rayne, Steven Thomas, 38, of Lafayette and Alfred Onezine, 37, of Breaux Bridge. The investigation began after authoriti…See the Story

Man Allegedly Threatens Catholic Priest; Terrorizes a Lafayette Church

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Man Allegedly Threatens Catholic Priest; Terrorizes a Lafayette Church

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PINE PRAIRIE, La. (KLFY) -- Man faced with an assault charge after he threatened a Pine Prairie Catholic priest and terrorized a Lafayette church, deputies said. Kenneth Vicknair was charged with simple assault after he allegedly made verbal threats of harm to a Catholic priest of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Pine Prairie on May 20, deputies said. According to deputies, the victim stated that he contacted deputies in fear that an escalated inc…See the Story

State Agency: LPSS Used Unlicensed Contractor, Competing Bids Were Forged

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State Agency: LPSS Used Unlicensed Contractor, Competing Bids Were Forged

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LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) -- The Lafayette Parish School System is investigating a claim by the state that a contractor that worked on a Lafayette school was unlicensed, and that two other bids for the project were forged. LPSS received a letter dated May 21 from the Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors (LSLBC), which said the board received a complaint involving Bosco Oilfield Services. According to the letter, Bosco Oilfield Services pe…See the Story

Amtrak Train Hits Vehicle in Lafayette

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LAFAYETTE, La. (KLFY) -- Police are currently on scene in the 2300 block of SW Frontage Rd., due to a collision involving an Amtrak train and motor vehicle, officials said. Officials said no injuries from the passengers on the train at this time. The driver of the motor vehicle has moderate injuries and will be transported to a local hospital for medical treatment. The SW and SE Evangeline Tw. remains in normal flow of traffic at the moment, pol…Lafayette, Louisiana · Lafayette See the Story

Children’s Advocacy Center Opens New Office at Fort Cavazos

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FORT CAVAZOS— A nonprofit organization aimed at stopping child abuse has expanded to Fort Cavazos, offering a range of support services for military kids who have been victimized or need therapy.Lafayette, Louisiana · Lafayette See the Story

Faith House's 'Love is' empowers girls against dating violence

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LAFAYETTE, La (KLFY)-- Today was the last day for Faith House's first session of their summer program called "Love Is." Aimed at empowering girls between the ages of 11 and 17, Faith House is teaching teens how to spot dating violence. When it comes to dating violence, the CDC indicates one in three people experience some form of physical, verbal nor emotional abuse. This is why Faith House is educating young girls on how to spot the signs of da…Lafayette, Louisiana · Lafayette Read Article

Cajuns hope to bolster recruiting efforts by adding longtime coaching opponent

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UL baseball’s coaching staff got one spot larger Thursday with the addition of Jimmy Ricklefsen.Lafayette, Louisiana · Lafayette Read Article

Lafayette lands ABA basketball team

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The Hub City is officially entering the world of semi-professional basketball.The Lafayette Ballers have joined the American Basketball Association (ABA) and will compete in the South Region, with their inaugural season tipping off on Saturday, November 1.The ABA, which relaunched in 1999, has grown into one of the largest basketball leagues in the world, boasting 177 teams nationwideincluding six in Louisiana. Now, Lafayette is part of the move…Basketball · Lafayette Read Article

Toddy Guidry at Henderson Lake

Toddy Guidry of Lafayette with a stringer caught from his Hobie Pro Angler Kayak at Henderson Lake. The post Toddy Guidry at Henderson Lake appeared first on Louisiana Sportsman.Lafayette, Louisiana · Lafayette Read Article

Lane closes on Jefferson Street in downtown Lafayette for ACA roof replacement

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LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — Lafayette Consolidated Government announced a temporary lane closure in downtown Lafayette expected to last about two months. LCG noted the southbound lane on Jefferson Street at West Vermilion Street will be closed from June 5…Lafayette, Louisiana · Lafayette Read Article

Services set for Ceci Neustrom

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Services are set for Saturday for Ceci Neustrom, 77, who died May 28.She was the wife of Mike Neustrom, who served Lafayette Parish as sheriff from 2000 to 2016.A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, June 6 at 2:30 pm at the Cathedral of St. John the Evangelist, with visitation beginning at 1:30 pm. Burial will take place Saturday, June 7 at 10:30 am at the St. Charles Borromeo Cemetery in Grand Coteau. In lieu of flowers, the family…Lafayette, Louisiana · Lafayette Read Article

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