Church Point News

The bride's uncle, Monsignor Jefferson DeBlanc, officiated the ceremony. The bride is the daughter of Frank and Margaret DeBlanc of St. Martinville, LA.

Folks were in Church Point this weekend to celebrate what used to be a common form of travel here in south Louisiana.

The festival serves as a fundraiser for the Acadia St. Landry Hospital. The schedule of events for the festival includes: 5:30 p.m. -- Opening ceremonies 7-10 p.m. -- Bradley Venable and Kick Back 10:30 p.m-12:30 a.m. -- Jimmy Hebert and Da Classics Noon-3 p.m. -- Mr. Jimmy and Reckless 3:30-6 p.m. -- Carl Hollier and Cajun Company, honoree of ... (more)

The Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office says Sunday's shooting in Branch ended with three victims and no arrests.

A Washington, D.C., reporter for more than 30 years, Jim Limbach covers the federal agencies for ConsumerAffairs.