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n Kevin James Savoie, 25, 107 Donna St., Grand Coteau, violation of protective orders and resisting an officer. n Norris Dwight Truitt, 22, 251 North Eighth St., Eunice, distribution of marijuana.Lafayette's roller derby team plays Saturday Acadiana's first and only roller derby team will go head-to-head with the Cajun Rollergirls of Houma on Saturday at Top Shelf Sports in Youngsville.
Riding Double: Will Faudree’s Sister Continues to Inspire It may be lonely at the top, but any upper-level event rider will admit they had company on their ascent to the sport’s pinnacle.
Demon Victory Tour rolls YOUNGSVILLE -- The Northwestern State University Victory Tour rolled through the Acadiana area Thursday as head coach Bradley Dale Peveto, Athletic Director Greg Burke and Associate Athletic Director Dr. William Broussard headed up a caravan of coaches that are crossing the state promoting the upcoming Demon football season.
reaching out As the sole fundraiser for Wheelin’ Sportsmen of Acadiana, this Saturday’s annual WSA banquet in Youngsville plays a big role in the group’s efforts to help those with disabilities enjoy the bounties of the Sportsman’s Paradise.
Louisiana man dies after lying in the road Venice, LA – Today, shortly after 2:10 AM, Louisiana State Police Troop B investigated a fatal crash on LA 23 at milepost 2.5 in Plaquemines Parish.
Pedestrian Killed by 18 Wheeler Venice, LA – Today, shortly after 2:10 AM, Louisiana State Police Troop B investigated a fatal crash on LA 23 at milepost 2.5 in Plaquemines Parish. Preliminary investigation revealed that a 2000 Freightliner tractor-trailer, operated by Patrick Darby (B/M, age 44) of Youngsville, LA, was traveling south on LA 23 in the right lane. Mr. Darby observed a large object lying ...
Sports Briefs The Lafayette Little League 13-14 year-old Junior All-Star baseball team lost to the host team in the semifinals of the Junior League Regional Tournament in Midland, Texas, on Monday.
Singled Out: Gypsyhawk (Ex-Skeletonwitch) A top story from this week. Welcome to Singled Out! where we ask artists to tell us the inside story of their latest single. Today Eric Harris formerly of Skeletonwitch tells about his new band Gypsyhawk and the song of the same name from the their debut album "Patience And Perseverance".
Weekend to Weekend: August 5 >>> 6FRI — Tortue Tortue is a roots rock collaboration featuring the familiar faces and talents of Blake Castille, Lee Tedrow, Phil Kaelin, and Danny Kimball.