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Erath Police arrest 12 on drug charges

The Erath Police Department was busy this past month arresting people after getting search warrants. A total of 12 were arrested by the police department. Here are the names of the people who were arrested by the Erath Police Department, and what they were charged with. .

Settlement reached in Mardis federal civil lawsuit

KALB is reporting a federal civil suit filed by the family of Jeremy Mardis, 6, who was killed during a shooting in Marksville in November 2015, has been settled according to Mark Jeansonne, the attorney representing the child's family.

Sheriff offers free ACT prep April 7

Sheriff K.P. Gibson will host a free ACT Prep Class on Saturday, April 7, for all interested high school students in Acadiana. It will be held at the Sheriff’s Office, 1037 Capitol Ave., in Crowley. Class will begin promptly at 8 a.m. and is expected to end about 2 p.m.

MLK’s Legacy: The next 50 years

Decades ago, when I worked in a grocery store, I would frequently have to phone my boss and ask whether to cash a check for a stranger. The questioning would inevitably include, “Is he black?” I never dared say it out loud, but I self-righteously imagined myself responding, “Hold on – let me check.

Easter in a special place

My grandfather always claimed that after God created the Garden of Eden He thought “that’s a good first try, but I can do better,” and then created south Louisiana. That’s easy to believe at this time of year, at Easter, when everything comes back to life.

Turkey Creek chief remains in stable condition after stabbing

A concerned resident of Turkey Creek interrupted the Village Council meeting Tuesday night and complained about suspicious activity near his residence that led to the eventual stabbing of Police Chief Robert Glenn Leggett.

Did you know? Sheriff’s office consolidation continues

As your sheriff I indicated early in the course of my first term that I would be taking steps to bring the various divisions of the St. Landry Parish Sheriff’s Office, which were at the time dispersed in different locations, to one central complex.

Louisiana State Police welcomes 35 new troopers

Louisiana State Police announced the graduation of its 97th Cadet Class with 35 individuals completing their journey to becoming a trooper.

Retirement silences church organ

This Easter Vigil marked two years since the retirement of long time St. Augustine Church organist Linda LaFleur. Her retirement likely marks the end of an era of organists at the local Catholic church. LaFleur has had three stints as organist at St.

Tri-Parish workforce stabilizes; Jobless rates down

The Tri-Parish workforce nearly matched that of a year ago as unemployment rates declined in the latest report from the Louisiana Workforce Commission. There were 68,332 people either working or searching for jobs in St.