Much of the responsibility for passing Gov. Steve Beshear's casino gambling bill will fall on Senate Democratic Floor Leader R.J. Palmer, who is co-sponsoring the proposal and hopes to deliver all 15 votes from his Democratic caucus.

CARENCRO-The Sulphur Lady Tors have been trying to keep pace with District 3-5A leading and 5A No. 2 Lafayette (23-0, 6-0) but Carencro threw a wrench in their plans Tuesday night.

Lafayette Parish parents are filing a lawsuit against a Carencro Youth Football Coach and other entities after a play at a game against a Carencro team left a player injured. Three Carencro players apparently charged at a Broussard player, sending him to the hospital with injuries. Many parents believe the Coach Ryan Leger had something to do with the players aggressive actions. They accused him ...

Lafayette Police are searching for a missing teen from Carencro. Tony Pollard left his school on Mudd Street in Lafayette on Friday, January 27 on foot. Tony is 15 years old. He is a white male with brown hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a white shirt, kahki pants and a silver vest. The Lafayette Police Department asks that if anyone sees Tony or knows where he is to please call the ...

SULPHUR — Lafayette may have won the district title more than a week ago, but it will not lesson the battled that is expected today between the Sulphur Lady Tors and the Carencro Lady Bears.

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky lawmaker considering filing legislation calling for a constitutional amendment legalizing casino gambling has released the names of the firms he works for as a business consultant.

The Carencro Police Department is asking for public assistance in locating a runaway from the Carencro area. James Lilly is described as being a white male, 13 years of age, 5'6" 150 pounds, blue eyes and blond hair. He was last seen on January 12, 2012, in the Moss St. area wearing a gray jacket. Anyone seeing and/or having information on the whereabouts of James Lilly is asked to call the ...

Jordan Gray told himself to stay calm as Carencro’s Dylan Hebert lined up for a penalty kick at the end of a long, tough game on the New Iberia Senior High soccer pitch Friday night.

FRANKFORT — A Kentucky lawmaker who is expected to sponsor a constitutional amendment to allow casinos at horse racetracks has identified the clients of his private consulting firm, two of which have benefited from his legislative work.

Turnips, mustard greens, strawberries, carrots and swiss chard are all part of the learning labs growing in six area schools. The school garden movement in Lafayette is in bloom with teachers linking classroom lessons to seasonal vegetables and fruits cared for by students.