Jakori Madison

1 day ago | theadvocate.com | Jakori Madison

A Crowley man died Thursday in an Acadia Parish crash, according to Louisiana State Police. Police said the crash claimed the life of 60-year-old Roderick Boullion of Crowley. Just after noon Thursday, troopers began investigating a two-vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 13 near its intersection with Airport Road in Acadia Parish. The preliminary investigation revealed that a 2004 Mercury Grand Marquis, driven by Boullion was traveling north on Highway 13.

1 day ago | theadvocate.com | Jakori Madison

Get ready to raise your vibration at the 2nd annual Acadiana Meta Fest as it returns to Lafayette this weekend for a day full of magic, music, and fun. On Saturday from 10am to 5pm at Downtown Convention Center in Lafayette, the fest will include something to do for the whole family. Free for everyone, this all-day event brings together energy healers, divination readers, artists, local vendors, music, dance, and more — all designed to uplift, inspire, and connect the metaphysical community.

2 days ago | theadvocate.com | Jakori Madison

A Sulphur High School special education teacher accused of stabbing a 6-year-old now faces eight charges of attempted murder, the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office said. Patrick Greene, 37, now faces eight counts of attempted degree murder, along with his previous charges of aggravated assault, domestic abuse battery with child endangerment and resisting an officer. Green allegedly stabbed his stepson, Korbin Price, during a domestic dispute on Sunday.

3 days ago | theadvocate.com | Jakori Madison

SLEMCO is warning Youngsville area residents about a potential scam involving a group of individuals who are going door-to-door selling solar panels to homeowners. While it is not known whether the particular company is qualified or not, SLEMCO said in a post to social media that the sellers are using SLEMCO's logo and name without permission.

3 days ago | theadvocate.com | Jakori Madison

A man was arrested after allegedly threatening a Pine Prairie Catholic priest and threatening to shoot everyone at the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lafayette offices. Kenneth Vicknair, 73, was charged with simple assault in connection with the threats to the priest and has terrorizing charges pending against him in Lafayette Parish.