5-30-16
THE U-L RAGIN CAJUN BASEBALL TEAM WILL BE HOSTING ONE OF THE N-C-A-A REGIONAL BASEBALL TOURNAMENTS THIS COMING WEEKEND. LAST NIGHT IT WAS CONFIRMED THAT LAFAYETTE WOULD BE ONE OF 16 REGIONAL SITES, THOUGH WHO U-L WILL PLAY WILL NOT BE ANNOUNCED UNTIL TODAY. THE GAMES WILL BE PLAYED AT M-L TIGUE MOORE FIELD, WHICH IS BEING DEMOLISHED NEXT MONTH TO MAKE WAY FOR A BRAND NEW FACILITY. THE RAGIN CAJUNS WON THEIR THIRD STRAIGHT SUN BELT CONFERENCE CROWN WITH A FIVE-ZERO WIN OVER GEORGIA SOUTHERN YESTERDAY.
Calcasieu Parish authorities say a 42-year-old man is accused of killing his 89-year-old grandfather in Carlyss with a baseball bat. KPLC-TV reports that Joseph Stutes has been arrested on a charge of manslaughter in the death of Andy Phipps. Sheriff’s Office spokeswoman Kim Myers says that Stutes allegedly was trying to take jewelry from Phipps’ unconscious body when deputies arrived about 12:30 p.m. Saturday. The American Press reports that arrest records show that Stutes has been arrested in the past on drug charges and charges of violating parole and a protective order.
THE VERMILLION PARISH SUPERINTENDENT IS IN THE RUNNING TO BE THE NEXT SUPERINTENDENT FOR ASCENSION PARISH. LAST WEEK, THE ASCENSION PARISH SCHOOL BOARD SELECTED JEROME PUYAU AS ONE OF SIX FINALISTS FOR THE JOB. THE SCHOOL BOARD WILL CONDUCT INTERVIEWS VIA SKYPE THIS WEEK AND IN PERSON NEXT WEEK. THE SELECTION AS A FINALIST COMES AFTER SOME VERMILLION PARISH SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS GAVE PUYAU NEGATIVE REVIEWS AND THERE HAD BEEN TALK ABOUT TERMINATING HIS CONTRACT.
Kisatchie National Forest officials have announced an initiative to restore longleaf pines on private lands across Louisiana. The American Press reports that forestry officials want to boost the acreage of pines from 2.5 million to 8 million acres over the next few decades. The initiative involves several federal agencies. Eddie Taylor, the Kisatchie National Forest supervisor, says that a lack of federal lands in Louisiana has prompted officials to reach out to private landowners.
THE FIRST BICYCLE SAFETY FESTIVAL WILL TAKE PLACE IN LAFAYETTE THIS SATURDAY MORNING AT PARC SAN SOUCI. ATTORNEY BLAKE DAVID OF THE FIRM BROUSSARD AND DAVID, WHICH IS HELPING SPONSOR THE FESTIVAL, TELLS THE DAILY ADVERTISER THAT THE PURPOSE OF THE EVENT IS TO EDUCATE THE COMMUNITY ABOUT BICYCLE SAFETY. ADULT AND YOUTH CERTIFIED BICYCLE HELMETS WILL BE GIVEN AWAY TO THE FIRST THREE HUNDRED IN ATTENDANCE AND BIKE LIGHTS WILL BE GIVEN AWAY AS WELL AS LONG AS SUPPLIES LAST. LAFAYETTE POLICE WILL BE ON HAND AS WELL TO REGISTER BIKES FOR FREE.
A DERIDDER MAN WAS STABBED TO DEATH EARLY SUNDAY MORNING IN LAKE CHARLES. POLICE RECEIVED A CALL ABOUT A DISTURBANCE ON SOUTH ROOSEVELT STREET AND A POSSIBLE STABBING. WHEN THEY ARRIVED, THEY FOUND 36-YEAR-OLD RUBEN PIPER LYING ON THE GROUND WITH AN APPARENT STAB WOUND, AND HE LATER DIED AT LAKE CHARLES MEMORIAL HOSPITAL. AUTHORITIES SAY THE INVESTIGATION IS ONGOING.
AN ARREST WARRANT HAS BEEN ISSUED FOR RONALD WAYNE BABINEAUX OF CROWLEY. JULIE DARCE HAS MORE.
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A former Oklahoma insurance executive has been chosen to head the Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corp., the state’s property insurer of last resort. Richard Newberry has been named the new chief executive officer. The Advocate reports state Insurance Commissioner Jim Donelon says Newberry’s first day on the job will be Tuesday. The Citizens board of directors will meet at 1 p.m. Tuesday to vote on Newberry’s salary.
