Crime/Police Hotline call leads to Crowley couple’s arrest on dozens of sex crime charges involving minors BY KRISTIN ASKELSON | Staff writer Jun 9, 2026 Two Crowley residents have been arrested on multiple sex crime charges following an Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office investigation involving the…
Crime/Police Crowley man accused of shooting at police after kidnapping attempt, carjacking BY KRISTIN ASKELSON | Staff writer Jun 5, 2026 A Crowley man was arrested after authorities said he shot at Eunice police officers and led them on a chase from St. Landry Parish into Acadia…
Crime/Police 2-year-old shot in the head while sleeping in the car, Crowley police say BY JA'KORI MADISON | Staff writer Apr 7, 2026 A 2-year-old child was shot while asleep in a car in Crowley Monday night, police say.
Crime/Police 21-year-old fatally shot at Crowley apartments; 18-year-old charged with second-degree murder BY KRISTIN ASKELSON | Staff writer Feb 24, 2026 A 21-year-old man was killed in a shooting early Saturday at a Crowley apartment complex, and an 18-year-old suspect has been arrested, police said.
News Acadiana population grows while the rest of the state lags. Which are the fastest-growing cities? By STEPHEN MARCANTEL | Staff writer Feb 3, 2026 Carencro, Youngsville and Maurice could once again rank among Louisian’s fastest-growing municipalities when new Census data is released this…
News 51-year-old woman dies after weekend house fire in Crowley, authorities say Staff report Dec 16, 2025 One person is dead after a weekend house fire in Crowley, according to the ¶¶Òõh State Fire Marshal.
Smiley Anders Smiley: Remember when football was fun? BY SMILEY ANDERS | Columnist Aug 9, 2023 Normally I mention sports only in passing, since we have a fine Sports department.Â
+9 News John Mamoulides, Jefferson Parish district attorney and political kingmaker, dies at 90 By MARK SCHLEIFSTEIN and TYLER BRIDGES | Staff writers Aug 1, 2023 Over 24 years, he used his influence to help elect judges and legislators with shared interests
Smiley Anders Smiley: 'Mama, you better set another place!' BY SMILEY ANDERS | Columnist Apr 12, 2023 Mention of the all-knowing nature of telephone operators in years past reminded me of an event in the mid-'60s, when I was doing public relati…
Smiley Anders Smiley: He wasn't speeding fast enough? BY SMILEY ANDERS | Columnist May 13, 2022 Dear Smiley: A few years ago, as I was approaching Crowley on Interstate 10, I pulled into the left lane to pass a slower-moving car.