What's making news in Acadiana this morning
 | BY CLAIRE TAYLOR | Staff writer Juveniles as young as 15 years old who commit violent crimes in Lafayette, Vermilion and Acadia parishes will be prosecuted as adults and subject to penalties that adults face for crimes like murder. Read more |
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 | BY CLAIRE TAYLOR | Staff writer The case against two suspects charged with murder in the death of 17-year-old Matthew Carter has been resolved, according to District Attorney Don Landry of the 15th Judicial District. However, because the defendants are juveniles, Landry said, the resolution will remain secret. Read more |
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 | By KEN STICKNEY | Staff writer The University of Louisiana at Lafayette has changed the names of its College of Nursing and Allied Health Professions and its nursing department, recognizing the growth of its programs as well as the largest private contribution in the institution’s history. Read more |
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 | BY KATIE GAGLIANO | Staff writer A Lafayette Parish grand jury has returned indictments against suspects accused in four homicides in 2020 and 2021. Read more |
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 | BY KATIE GAGLIANO | Staff writer An Opelousas man was arrested Wednesday after an anonymous tip led investigators to a cockfighting event at the man’s home. Read more |
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 | BY MEGAN WYATT | Staff writer Twyla Lewis has heard public health officials, hospital leaders and politicians warn of coronavirus overcrowding hospitals for nearly two years. Read more |
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