When it comes to the people caught up in our criminal justice system, the first 24 hours are the most crucial. From the second a person is locked behind bars, a countdown is underway for them to get released from jail in 24 hours or less ...
In giving voice to a non-issue, The Daily Advertiser overlooks a big question implied by its own article: What were the other three sheriff candidates doing while Mark Garber risked his life serving his country? ...
After the first two sheriff’s candidate forums left much to be desired in terms of getting to the bottom of the real issues surrounding this year’s race, the Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office has announced a forum of its own ...
As Mike Moreno’s business empire crumbles, so too does his Lafayette home — literally ...
It’s indisputable that community banks play a vital role in serving the needs of rural customers and small businesses. So why are they increasingly becoming an endangered species throughout the country? ...
The impromptu closed-door executive session followed by the ouster of this reporter for video recording Wednesday’s meeting of the Lafayette Fire and Police Civil Service Board has led to an investigation by the DA into potential Open Meetings Law ...
At its June monthly meeting Wednesday, the Lafayette Fire and Police Civil Service Board showed complete disregard not only for the Louisiana Open Meetings Law, but also the public’s right to know ...
On May 25, officers with the Crowley Police Department busted through the front door as a family was sitting down for Sunday dinner ...
On two occasions, the longtime Lafayette Police sergeant was caught using racially charged language aimed at his fellow black officers and the public ...
A budget that counts on private investment could count out completing the Connector any time soon ...
Drago's set to take over the location in August ...
We need to face up to how the “new New Orleans,” so celebrated by the Mayor and the self-anointed civic elite, in fact amounts to a hostile assault on African-American families and the working poor ...
Six candidates vie for permanent job; no timeline released for selection process ...
