The Advocate (Baton Rouge, LA)

22 hours 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.

23 hours 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.

1 day ago | theadvocate.com | Stephen Marcantel

Jennings police arrested a man in connection with sex crimes involving children. LJ Shawn Dietz, 31, of Jennings, was arrested Tuesday and faces 12 counts of carnal knowledge of a juvenile, three counts of first-degree rape of a victim under the age of 13 and one count of contempt of court. Dietz is being held at the Jefferson Davis Parish Jail. He is being held without bond.

1 day ago | theadvocate.com | Stephen Marcantel

Three people were arrested in connection with two separate shootings that occurred Wednesday in Jeanerette. Jeanerette police responded around 3 p.m. to reports of a shooting in the 600 block of Canal Street, according to a Jeanerette Police Department announcement. Upon arrival, police discovered a male victim suffering from non-life-threatening injuries. Officers unsuccessfully pursued five suspected people on foot.

1 day ago | theadvocate.com | Matt Bruce

Three East Baton Rouge Parish men have been indicted in the killing of a Louisiana state representative’s grandson. D’Shawn Brown, 22, died in a hail of bullets after he was shot multiple times in a McDonald’s parking lot Jan. 20. Brown is the grandson of state Rep C. Denise Marcelle, D-Baton Rouge. Baton Rouge police arrested a trio of suspects in connection to the shooting in the ensuing days.