Authorities responded to a shooting on Chargois Rd around 12:30 pm yesterday and it is believed to be a family member of the victim that allegedly pulled the trigger.
Maurice Chief of Police Guy Nerren appeared before last week's Maurice Board of Alderman meeting to announce the new "Operation Safe Streets" program to thank people who are driving safely while traveling through town.
The Saintsations have a 34 member squad, and for the first time in their club's history, there is a male on the team. And he's from right here in Acadiana.
There are now new laws in place for bars in Maurice designed to make things safer and reduce fights, stop underage drinking and stop people from getting hit by cars. However, some bar owners say these laws won't work.
Two bodies badly burnt during a vehicle fire in Vermilion Parish earlier this week have been identified as a male and a female, but their races are still unknown, according to the Vermilion Parish Sheriff's Office.