• More than 350 retail fireworks permits have been issued for the 2018 Christmas/New Year’s season in lousiana. Legal fireworks will be labeled with 1.4G or you will see UN 336 on the safety warning label.
  • Larry Zerangue Jr. a Major with the univerty of Louisiana at Lafayette police department was arrest for allegedly strangling his wife Christmas night.  The 20 plus year veteran with the PD now faces domestic violence charges and a 2500 bail.
  • Price transparency is coming to US hospitals.  A new federal rule requires all hospitals to post an online list of the cost of their standard services.
  • Big changes to the tax law in 2019 will effect how you file your tax returns.  Officials say its best to contact a professional for help with filing.
  • Donald James of Port Barre is is accused of having sex with a 16-year-old girl and having pictures of it.  He faces 7 child pornography charges and one for carnal knowledge.
  • A water boil advisory remains in effect for the city of Opelousas. Crews are expected to finish repairs to a water main on Friday.