Crowley council members tangle

An argument between city councilmen Vernon “Step” Martin and Lyle Fogleman came to blows Wednesday night after each was ejected from the meeting for using vulgar language. Police Chief Jimmy Broussard said possible charges against the two have been referred to the city prosecutor and/or the district attorney. (Photo by Desiray Seaux/The Crowley Post-Signal)
Accusations led to insults, which led to a physical altercation between two members of the Crowley City Council here Wednesday night. Vernon “Step” Martin and Lyle Fogleman were each escorted out of the council chambers after insulting each other. In the foyer of the council chambers, however, the two became involved in an altercation. And it all started with a billboard. Steven Sonnier of Bass,…

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