Acadiana Area School Closures for Wednesday, January 17
An arctic blast of air is wreaking havoc on Acadiana and school districts have been forced to close schools across the area.
Port Barre
Police Haul Louisiana Student Off as Homecoming Proposal Unfolds
One Port Barre student is going viral for his HOCO proposal that had bystanders thinking he was going jail.
Bear Spotted Running Across Road in St. Landry Parish Near Port Barre
According to an heir of the nearby Thistlethwaite State Wildlife Management Area, bears have been spotted on cameras in this area in years past.
Port Barre Man Who Claimed He Was Shot in Drive-By, Actually Shot Himself
The Port Barre Police Department says that a man who claimed he was shot while riding his bicycle actually shot himself instead.
Port Barre Man Killed in Latest Deadly Crash
It's the latest in one of the deadliest years on Acadiana roads in recent memory.
Port Barre High And Middle Schools Move To Remote Learning – COVID Outbreaks
Reports are out saying that due to COVID outbreaks amongst faculty and students at Port Barre High and Middle schools, those campuses will be moving to remote learning starting on Thursday, August 26th.
Man, Woman Hospitalized after Port Barre Shooting
So far, no suspects have been named.
Port Barre Teen Shot During Fight
The shooting happened after the victim and another teen got into a fight.
Port Barre Cracklin Festival Canceled
Another casualty of the coronavirus pandemic was announced yesterday, and we are truly sad about this one.
Entergy Reporting Power Outages in Port Barre
The outage occurred shortly before 10 Wednesday night, crews are currently working to restore service to the affected area.
Water System Shutdown Planned For Port Barre This Weekend
The planned outage is expected to last at least six hours and will be followed by a boil advisory as a precaution.
Port Barre PD Investigating Double Murder-Suicide (UPDATED)
Officers say the shooter killed his ex-girlfriend and her new boyfriend before calling 911 and killing himself.
Louisiana Teen Missing, Possibly With Port Barre Man
Police are asking for your help to locate a missing Port Barre teen last seen the morning of March 28th morning at school.
Teen Accused Of Stabbing A Man Multiple Times
A Port Barre teenager has been accused of stabbing a man repeatedly yesterday in an argument over a borrowed cell phone.
Port Barre High Basketball Coach Accused of Having Sex with Three Students
A basketball coach at Port Barre High School has been accused of having sexual relations with three students.
Hostage Situation Near Port Barre
According to St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz the hostage situation in Port Barre has ended with the safe release of the hostage
House Fire Claims Life Of Port Barre Woman
Investigators with the State Fire Marshal's Office determined the fire started in a bedroom where the body of 64-year-old Diane Winchester was found.
State Police Says All Clear After Bomb Threat At Port Barre Business
As required, both Hazmat and Louisiana State Police are on the scene investigating.
ATV Crash Claims Life Of Port Barre Man
He was not wearing a helmet.
‘Bayou Teche Tinsel & Treasure’ in Port Barre
Port Barre will hold their first 'Bayou Teche Tinsel & Treasure' holiday market this weekend at Veteran's Memorial Park.