Lanie Lee Cook
High-Profile Pathologist To Review Victor White III’s Autopsy Report
Michael Baden recently performed an independent autopsy on Michael Brown, the unarmed teenager shot dead by police in Ferguson, Missouri.
Acadia Parish Police Chiefs Face Opposition In November Election
The contests for police chief across Acadia Parish have brought in multiple candidates across nearly each city, town and village.
Budget For Lafayette Schools Ready For Public Inspection This Week
A public hearing is scheduled for Sept. 11.
Lafayette Woman Behind Statewide Prostitution Ring
Pan Lan Ma was the ringleader who kept her employees hostage in less-than-favorable conditions by withholding their passports.
UPDATE: A List of Qualifying Lafayette Parish School Board Candidates
The qualifying period ends Friday, Aug. 22, at 4:30 p.m.
Foundation Seeks Up-And-Coming Black Writers For Gaines Award
The deadline for entries is Oct. 1.
Victor White’s Autopsy Report Conflicts With Police Account
State Police Spokesperson Brooks David of Troop I says the case is still under investigation.
Cooper: No ‘Merit To Any Of The Charges’
Cooper says the attorney’s preliminary report reveals seven main points of concern.
Cell Phones Remain Banned From Lafayette’s K-12 Campuses
A proposal to lighten restrictions on the cell phone ban failed in a 4-5 vote.
No Free City Bus Service For UL Lafayette Students
UL Lafayette will lease the buses for $10,240 a year.
Should Elected Officials Be Required To Take A Constitution Test?
One council member compared the idea to post-Civil War literacy tests required for black voters.
Seemingly Ageless Woman’s Diet Is Her Fountain Of Youth
Can you guess her age? And can you guess what she eliminates from her diet?
Drunk Driver Booked For Vehicular Homicide
Neither man was wearing a seatbelt at the time of the crash.
Lafayette Teachers Waiting On New Materials
A $2.4 million request for instructional materials and student workbooks hangs in limbo.
School Zone Phone Ban Can’t Be Enforced Until Schools Buy Signage
State police spokesperson Brooks David says the law won’t be enforced until then.
Lawsuit To Be Filed Against Lafayette Board “Within The Week”
Lafayette attorney Gary McGoffin says it's likely he'll file suit within the week.
Ossun Elementary Teachers Unveil New Music Video
The group is at it again — but this time, with a motivational music video for students called "Super Gator."
Lafayette School Board Could End Up In Federal Court
Cajundome Director Greg Davis is threatening to file suit against LPSB if it doesn't drop its investigation into the superintendent and fix its budget issues.
Lafayette Board Proposes Balanced Budget
The body and the superintendent must agree upon a budget by Sept. 15.
Man Convicted For Incest Attempts Suicide In Courtroom
The convicted criminal used a razor to slit his throat and wrists.