STAGING 'NOVEMBER' ISSUES

FRANKLIN — Ever wonder what the president of the United States ponders behind the closed doors of the Oval Office?

Friday, November 6, 2009 6:31 PM CST

Teche landmark to get delayed facelift

ST. MARTINVILLE — A facelift starting Monday for the landmark Maison Duchamp will bring much-needed repairs to the historic home turned post office turned city building.

Friday, November 6, 2009 2:09 PM CST

A $25,000 surprise

A suspense-filled school assembly at New Iberia Senior High ended with gifted English and fine arts teacher Stephanie Judice honored for her excellence in teaching. To her surprise, Judice was announced as winner of the $25,000 Milken Educator Award.

Thursday, November 5, 2009 2:11 PM CST

Development ready project seeks public input

The city of New Iberia was recently one of 12 municipalities chosen for participation in a pilot program called “Development Ready Communities” launched by Louisiana Economic Development.

Thursday, November 5, 2009 2:11 PM CST

SENSE OF ACHIEVEMENT

Long-lost friends, physical activity and a little healthy competition are among the countless reasons that Special Olympics participants return, but above all, the event brings families and participants of all ages together for what has been deemed a “love fest” happening year after year in Iberia Parish.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 2:28 PM CST

Doerle files an appeal

The state Department of Environmental Quality could have to explain in court why it denied a permit to Gordon’s Landfill LLC or risk having to pay damages to its owner Gordon Doerle.

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 5:24 PM CST

LET THERE BE CHILI .. IT'S ON

Despite concern last week over low registration, this year’s Highland Baptist Christian School Great Chili Challenge has gained applicants and remains on schedule for this weekend.

Tuesday, November 3, 2009 2:10 PM CST

Bear hit by a truck

A Louisiana black bear was killed Sunday on U.S. 90 near New Iberia Sunday night, according to the Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Tuesday, November 3, 2009 2:10 PM CST

RAISING THE BAR?

DELCAMBRE — Tina Renard’s house in Delcambre took in 20 inches of water as Hurricane Rita’s devastating storm surge came ashore.

Monday, November 2, 2009 2:10 PM CST

Graduation swells Teche Area police ranks

ST. MARTINVILLE — Twenty-two new officers have joined the ranks of several Acadiana law en-forcement agencies after completing their P.O.S.T. certification in St. Martinville.

Monday, November 2, 2009 2:10 PM CST

FRIGHTENING TOUR

After hearing the harrowing shrieks reverberate through the Cyr-Gates Community Center, Scotty Nicholas, 14, needed an incentive to brave the hideous halls of the Halloween haunted house.

Saturday, October 31, 2009 11:40 PM CDT

Catholic High, Loreauville, Delcambre roll; Westgate falls

Catholic High, Loreauville and Delcambre all rolled to big wins to set up key season-ending games next week, but the Westgate Tigers suffered a 10-7 loss to Comeaux in their season finale Friday night as the high school football season's ninth week wrapped up in the Teche Area.

Saturday, October 31, 2009 1:27 AM CDT

His photo's on wall ... as postmaster

Neither rain nor sleet nor snow ... add the sound of gun shots and biting dogs to the list of challenges that never fazed Tony “The Mailman” Grandolfo, the newly minted postmaster of New Iberia.

Saturday, October 31, 2009 11:06 PM CDT

ALL ABOUT ADDIE

GARDEN CITY — Addie Harris is said to have died while giving birth at the tender age of 22. Another tale is that she was murdered and yet another claims she jumped to her death from one of the grand galleries that adorn the Susie Plantation.

Friday, October 30, 2009 2:04 PM CDT

Kennedy wants state jobs cut

Lawmakers can save taxpayers $1 billion over the next three years by eliminating 15,000 government jobs as they become vacant, state Treasurer John Kennedy said Thurs-day.

Friday, October 30, 2009 2:04 PM CDT

Local soldier dies in combat

Sgt. Patrick Williamson, 24, a New Iberia native, was killed Tuesday while serving with the 5th Stryker Brigade Combat Team, 2nd Infantry Division in southern Afghanistan.

Thursday, October 29, 2009 3:25 PM CDT

Cemetery tradition important to some

As All Saints Day rapidly approaches, many Teche Area residents have been busy cleaning and decorating the graves of family members and local cemeteries in preparation for Sunday.

Thursday, October 29, 2009 2:49 PM CDT

Woman robs N.I. bank

A woman wearing large white sunglasses robbed the Capital One Bank on Admiral Doyle Drive in New Iberia Wednesday afternoon after passing a threatening note to a teller, authorities said.

Thursday, October 29, 2009 2:49 PM CDT

Robbery suspect arrested

A New Iberia woman was charged Thursday in Atlanta with robbing the Capital One bank Wednesday on Admiral Doyle Drive.

Friday, October 30, 2009 2:42 PM CDT

New Iberia bank robbed of thousands

A woman robbed the Capital One Bank on Admiral Doyle Drive in New Iberia of thousands of dollars shortly after 3 p.m. Wednesday, said Iberia Parish Sheriff’s Office spokesman Capt. Wendell Raborn.

Thursday, October 29, 2009 5:56 AM CDT

Lighting up mph

The streets of New Iberia do not yet feature the controversial speed vans and red light cameras used to curtail speeding in cities such as New Orleans and Lafayette.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009 2:10 PM CDT

Body found in Bayou Teche

The body of a man reported missing on Saturday was discovered in Bayou Teche at 1:38 p.m. Wednesday.

Thursday, October 29, 2009 2:42 PM CDT

Red ribbon response

The Louisiana State Police visited Center Street Elementary School Tuesday in force in recognition of Red Ribbon Week 2009.

Wednesday, October 28, 2009 2:10 PM CDT

DOWN MEMORY LANE

Teche Area residents will have an opportunity Thursday night to take a trip down memory lane with an emphasis on the strong women who helped make the community what it has become. 

Tuesday, October 27, 2009 2:09 PM CDT

Former teacher pleads

ST. MARTINVILLE — A former public school teacher charged with molesting a boy in the juvenile detention center here pleaded guilty to reduced charges and avoided jail time.

Tuesday, October 27, 2009 2:09 PM CDT

Halloween fun and more for event at Cyr-Gates

The Halloween Fun Festival sponsored by the New Iberia Lions Club and The Daily Iberian was held Sunday in the Community Center in City Park.

Monday, October 26, 2009 2:01 PM CDT

Arrest after hit and run

A New Iberia woman was arrested Sunday in connection with a hit and run accident that reportedly killed a Jeanerette man, according to Louisiana State Police.

Monday, October 26, 2009 2:01 PM CDT

Plenty of fun harvested

FRANKLIN — On a perfect fall day, why walk down Main Street to taste deep-fried butter and Milky Ways when you can pedal a surrey or even a bicycle built for two?

Sunday, October 25, 2009 6:09 AM CDT

Local watchdog loves staying involved

From public official screaming matches to resident complaints to mundane government business, Deborah White has seen as much action at Iberia Parish Council meetings as the council members themselves.

Sunday, October 25, 2009 6:09 AM CDT