Crime/Police Former ¶¶Òõh National Guard member rearrested on child porn charges By STEPHEN MARCANTEL | Staff writer Apr 2, 2026 A former ¶¶Òõh National Guard member faces additional charges related to the production and possession of child pornography.
Courts Acadia Parish jury convicts man in 2021 shooting death of 17-year-old Notre Dame student BY KRISTIN ASKELSON | Staff writer Mar 19, 2026 An Acadia Parish jury on Wednesday convicted Scott Allen Cooper of second-degree murder in the 2021 shooting death of Notre Dame High School s…
News Acadia Parish priest officially charged with indecent behavior with a juvenile Claire Taylor Mar 12, 2026 An Acadia Parish priest has been formally charged with alleged indecent behavior with a minor.
Crime/Police Woman accused of killing Acadia Parish man in his home, stealing his vehicle BY KRISTIN ASKELSON | Staff writer Mar 6, 2026 An Acadia Parish woman has been arrested and accused of killing a man in his home before stealing his vehicle, authorities said.
News Unopposed Acadia Parish judicial candidate to be sworn in Thursday BY CLAIRE TAYLOR | Staff writer Feb 25, 2026 An unopposed Acadia Parish candidate for 15th Judicial District judge will be sworn in Thursday.
Crime/Police Two Acadia Parish mothers arrested, accused of giving illegal drugs to children BY KRISTIN ASKELSON | Staff writer Feb 24, 2026 Two Acadia Parish women were arrested following separate investigations by the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office and the Department of Children a…
Weather/Traffic Several tornados fell on Acadiana overnight Saturday. See wind speeds, damage. By STEPHEN MARCANTEL | Staff writer Feb 16, 2026 At least four tornadoes are confirmed to have touched down in the Acadiana region on Saturday night.
News Acadia Parish man arrested on 25 charges of possession of child sexual abuse material BY CLAIRE TAYLOR | Staff writer Feb 13, 2026 An Eagan man was arrested by Lafayette Police and charged with multiple counts of possession of child sexual abuse material.
News One candidate qualifies for 15th JDC judge in Acadia Parish Staff report Feb 12, 2026 One candidate has qualified so far to run for the 15th Judicial District judge’s seat in Acadia Parish.
Crime/Police Acadia Parish priest arrested on three counts of child sex crimes BY KRISTIN ASKELSON | Staff writer Jan 16, 2026 An Acadiana priest has been arrested on accusations of sex crimes involving children, authorities said Friday.