Officials with the Lafayette Fire Department say that 30-year-old Al. J. Edmunds of Lafayette was arrested for setting fire to the vacant building early Thursday morning.
If you don't live near Grand Coteau, but do live in a rural area that does not have full-time fire services, please consider becoming a volunteer firefighter.
Murray Cary (76), a disabled veteran, lost his home and all belongings in under 40 minutes when his house was struck by lightning Tuesday evening. And now Mr. Cary could use a helping hand.