Corps extends comment period for reducing flood risks in Carencro

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District is extending the public review period for the City of Carencro, Lafayette Parish, Louisiana, Continuing Authorities Program Section 205 Feasibility Study. This report will remain available for public review until May 12, 2012. Community members and stakeholders are invited to comment on the feasibility study which contains planning ...
http://www.katc.com/news/corps-extends-comment-period-for-reducing-flood-risks-in-carencro/

Published: Thu, 26 Apr 2012 11:58:43 -0700

Carencro Police Captain Honored by FBI

Carencro Police Captain Ronnie Richard was honored Monday morning by the FBI Law Enforcement Executive Development Association (LEEDA) at its 21st Annual Executive Training Conference in San Antonio, TX. During the conference's opening ceremonies on May 7, 2012, Richard was presented with the FBI's Trilogy Award. The Trilogy Award is given to law enforcement agents who, according to the LEEDA ...
http://www.katc.com/news/carencro-police-captain-honored-by-fbi/

Published: Wed, 09 May 2012 14:54:02 -0700

St. Landry Parish Arrest Report

This is the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office arrest report for May 23, 2012. Joseph Preston Bearb, Sr., age 65, 1801 West Gloria Switch, Carencro, La., two counts of illegal possession of stolen things, theft and two counts of theft by fraud. Raoul J. Jacobs, age 26, 1200 Faris Street, Eunice, La., distribution of schedule III drugs and resisting an officer, arrested by Eunice Police ...
http://www.katc.com/news/st-landry-parish-arrest-report-244650/

Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 07:24:59 -0700

Red Cross seeks volunteers for hurricane season

The American Red Cross needs thousands of new volunteers to register and receive training now before disaster strikes. Volunteers who help disaster victims by providing a safe space to rest, food and emotional support are critical to Louisiana's resiliency. Every shelter also needs the support of health and mental health professionals. Choose from three workshops hosted at local Red Cross ...
http://www.katc.com/news/red-cross-seeks-volunteers-for-hurricane-season/

Published: Mon, 14 May 2012 10:54:13 -0700

Legislation to include Cajun French translation heads to Senate

By: Kate Mabry Louisiana’s official bilingual status just got a little more inclusive. Legal documents translated from English to French will now also be translated to Cajun French whenever possible, according to a recently passed resolution from the state’s Hous...
http://www.lsureveille.com/news/legislation-to-include-cajun-french-translation-heads-to-senate-1.2738655

Published: Thu, 03 May 2012 22:00:18 -0700

Around Louisiana: Scott snags tasty title: Boudin Capital of the World

SCOTT, La. — It is now official. The city of Scott can claim the title of Boudin Capital of the World, thanks to a major push by Scott Mayor Purvis Morrison and two area legislators, Rep. Stephen Ortego, D-Carencro, and Sen. Jonathan Perry, R-Kaplan.
http://thetowntalk.com/article/20120513/BUSINESS/305130005/-1/rss01

Published: Sun, 13 May 2012 07:04:08 -0700

Boudin braggin' rights claimed

It's an audacious move to stake a claim to the title of "Boudin Capital of the World" in south Louisiana, where scores of meat markets, grocery stores and gas stations crank out their own versions of the pork-and-rice snack.
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120519/APN/1205190542

Published: Fri, 18 May 2012 22:43:06 -0700

Notes and quotes from the Louisiana Legislature

The Office of the Inspector General should be shuttered and the $1.7 million spent on it reallocated to other areas of government, the House Appropriations Committee decided Tuesday.
http://www.goerie.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120501/APN/1205011006

Published: Tue, 01 May 2012 15:12:36 -0700

La. House of Representatives fails to pass bike legislation

By: Lauren DuhonLSUPD advises bicyclists to abide by state law The Louisiana House of Representatives failed to pass legislation that would allow bicyclists to ride on sidewalks. The bill, which was drafted by Rep. Stephen Ortego ,
http://www.lsureveille.com/news/la-house-of-representatives-fails-to-pass-bike-legislation-1.2738697

Published: Thu, 03 May 2012 23:59:07 -0700

RALLY: U.S Rallycross Runs First Event

Williston, VT (May 21, 2012) -- Rally America's first of four rounds of the 2012 U.S. Rallycross Series at New Jersey Motorsports Park returned this past Saturday after a brief hiatus with intense competition on the .6 mile rallycross course that consisted of 30% dirt and 70% tarmac surface. After a day full of practice and qualifying heats, it was the former Belgian National Rally Champion and ...
http://www.motorsport.com/rally/news/u-s-rallycross-runs-first-event/

Published: Mon, 21 May 2012 12:51:38 -0700