Authorities said a Lafayette police officer shot and wounded a man he was chasing near Heyman Park on Easter.

Deputies with the Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office said the man wanted for a Crowley shooting that injured a 5-year-old girl earlier in the month has been arrested.

the city of Abbeville will start construction on primary roads throughout downtown. The 1.8 million dollar project aims to improve safety and revitalize the city..

Coming off a three-game Sun Belt Conference sweep on the road, the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns Baseball team opens a season-long, nine-game homestand on Tuesday when it entertains in-state opponent Nicholls at