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1 dead, suspect in custody in Vermilion Parish shooting

Posted: Jun 23, 2021 10:57 PM

A suspect is in custody and a person of interest detained.

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Plans Announced for New Mixed-Use Development in Downtown Lafayette

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Lafayette Woman Arrested for Home Invasion Among Other Charges

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SpayNation Donates FIDO Bags to Lafayette Fire Department

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News15 Year of Service: Julian's Diaper Drive

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Independence Day Celebrations Across Acadiana

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COVID-19 Vaccination Locations Around Acadiana

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Pride event planned downtown

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New Summer Camp Focusing on Animation, Video Game Programming and Film Coming To Lafayette

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Top 5 Tips To Keep Your Pets Safe In The Heat

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What's next for Broussard following certification as development ready community

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Wonderland Performing Arts Presents: Dr. Dolittle, Jr. The Musical

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Kaptel Lends Support to Economic Development Efforts

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John McAfee dies by suicide, hours after Spanish court authorized his extradition to U.S.

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I-10 Eastbound & Westbound on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge, St. Martin/Iberville Parishes, Alternating Lane Closures for Sweeping Operation

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Fletcher Technical Community College and Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University Transfer Articulation Agreement

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Harris to visit US-Mexico border area regarding migration

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Bob Giles receives LADA Dealer of the Year Award.

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BBB Scam Alert: COVID-19 Vaccine Passports are coming; scams are sure to follow

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Find Out How The Pandemic Has Affected Technology

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Louisiana Governor’s Advisory Council on Rural Revitalization Releases Strategic Plan Report

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