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Jeanerette standoff suspect now charged with murder in shooting death of Lafayette Sr. Cpl. Segus Jolivette

Jeanerette · Jeanerette

Jeanerette standoff suspect now charged with murder in shooting death of Lafayette Sr. Cpl. Segus Jolivette

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JEANERETTE, La. — Detectives with the Louisiana State Police Bureau of Investigations charged Nyjal Hurst, 31, of Jeanerette, on Friday, February 21, in connection with the July 25, 2024, shooting that resulted in the death of Sr. Cpl. Segus Jolivette…See the Story

Sales tax proposed to help pay New Iberia Fire Department salaries

New Iberia · New Iberia

Sales tax proposed to help pay New Iberia Fire Department salaries

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IBERIA PARISH, La. (KLFY) --- A 1/4 cent sales tax is being proposed on the March 29th ballots to help the New Iberia Fire Department raise the annual salary for employees. Fire Chief Gordon Copell says a yes vote will help them attract more dedicated firefighters. "We just cannot compete in today's market where you can go to work for a lot of newer retail stores. Some of these chains are paying $15 an hour," said Chief Copell. The current rate …See the Story

Jeanerette memorializes key local figures for Black History Month

Jeanerette · Jeanerette

Jeanerette memorializes key local figures for Black History Month

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JEANERETTE, La. (KLFY) -- Driving down Martin Luther King Dr. in Jeanerette looks a little different for Black History Month. Along several light poles, you can see banners commemorating significant black figures throughout the city's history. "We stand on the shoulders of those that went before us, and that's what's so important," said Jeanerette Mayor Carol Bourgeois Jr. Musician Jay Nelson, political figure Andrew Brown, inventor Gabie Fonten…See the Story

New Iberia · New Iberia

New Iberia Assistant District Attorney Shentell Brown Remembered For Her Kindness

Discover the tragic murder-suicide of Shentell Brown, an assistant district attorney, in Louisiana. Uncover the details surrounding her untimely death and the impact on her loving family and community.See the Story

New Iberia · New Iberia

New Iberia Families Say Cemetery is Throwing Away Belongings

Families with loved ones buried in a New Iberia cemetery want to know why personal belongings left on or around gravesites are being tossed away. Continue reading…See the Story

Parade · New Iberia

Krewe of Rio gears up for Mardi Gras parade

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NEW IBERIA, La. (NEWS 15) — One of Lafayette's premier Mardi Gras krewes is making last-minute preps to roll through the Hub City over the weekend. The Krewe of Rio Parade is set to roll on Saturday, February 22, at…See the Story

New Iberia · New Iberia

New Iberia Mayor says road repairs are coming soon

100% Center coverage: 1 sources

NEW IBERIA, La. (KLFY) -- New Iberia Mayor Freddie DeCourt said construction on city roads is coming back this year as the allocated funds are finally ready to be used. "There'll be a lot of roads going on," said DeCourt. "It will be a war zone. Sometimes that's what it takes." $17.1 million in funds was collected in the reallocated tax from the sewer department and is dedicated to road repairs. In the ten months since it was approved, officials…See the Story

Jeanerette · Jeanerette

Jeanerette postpones planned city-wide hydrant flush

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JEANERETTE, La. — The City of Jeanerette had scheduled to conduct a city-wide hydrant flush on February 19 and 20 beginning at 9 p.m. but officials have announced it is being postponed because of cold weather and rain. The rescheduled…See the Story

New Iberia · New Iberia

Services set for Shentell Brown

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A Funeral service will be held at 10:00 am, on Friday, February 21, 2025, at Highland Baptist Church, for Shentell V. Brown, 47, who passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2025.Interment will be at a later date.Rev. David Denton will officiate.Visitation will be Thursday, from 4:30 pm until 7:00 pm at Pellerin Funeral Home, and will continue Friday, from 8:00 am until 9:15 am.A native and lifelong resident of New Iberia, Shentell was born on Novembe…See the Story

Jeanerette · Jeanerette

2 men wanted for Jeanerette shooting from November

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JEANERETTE, La. — The Jeanerette Police Department is asking for assistance in locating the following two suspects in reference to a shooting that happened on November 6, 2024. Damien Stewart, 28, is wanted for attempted second-degree murder and illegal use…See the Story

Iberia Parish · Iberia Parish

Another arrest made in theft of veterans' grave markers in New Iberia

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NEW IBERIA, La. (KLFY) -- Another arrest has been made and a further suspect is still at large in connection with the theft and desecration of grave markers in New Iberia, authorities said. Michael “Dookie” Shockley Jr., 34, is charged with institutional vandalism, desecration of graves and simple burglary in connection with the theft of stolen military plaques from several gravesites in Iberia Parish cemeteries. Shockley's bond has not been set…See the Story

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