Jeanerette News

Two Richwood Correctional Center inmates were transferred to Ouachita Correctional Center and booked on additional charges after officers reportedly found contraband during a search.

Advocate staff photo by BRYAN TUCKThe Iberia Parish Council approved the purchase of the former Grand Marais Elementary School for $75,000 and plans to convert it into a recreation center.

According to Sheriff Mark Hebert, the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office was called to an accident on L&B 5 Lane in the Sorrell area in reference to an ATV running into a Train.

Mary Parish Sheriff's Office, charging him with Unauthorized Use of an Access Card as Theft.

Governor Bobby Jindal and Metal Shark Boats LLC executive Matthew Unger announced the company will make a $1.9 million capital investment, which will allow it to complete a contract to build 500 Response Boat-Small patrol vessels for the U.S. Coast Guard over the next seven years.

Mr. Mack was also processed on a warrant issued by City Court of Jeanerette, charging him with Simple Assault.

According to Sheriff Mark A. Hebert during the last 24 hours the Sheriff's Office responded to 34 complaints and reports the following arrests: Joshua J. Perro 23 yoa of 179 Eves St., Jeanerette was arrested on 5-15-2012 at 12:38 pm for Domestic Abuse Battery.

Metal Shark Boats plans to more than double its workforce to about 180 positions after securing an order for 500 U.S. Coast Guard patrol boats under a $192 million contract, company officials announced Monday.

Jeanerette-based Metal Shark Boats LLC is bringing more jobs to the Acadiana area.

Disabled drivers could soon get some relief from stolen parking spots, thanks to a new smartphone app in the works.

According to Sheriff Mark A. Hebert during the last 24 hours the Sheriff's Office responded to 36 complaints and reports the following arrests: Jonathan Sereal 24 yoa of 210 Bourg St., Jeanerette was arrested on 5-9-2012 at 10:15 am for Careless Operation of a Motor Vehicle with an Accident, Passing in a No Passing Zone, No Insurance, Possession of ... (more)

A total of eight students will be honored during Spring 2012 commencement ceremonies as the UL Lafayette Alumni Association's Outstanding Graduates.

Jeanerette police officers arrested a 37-year-old Franklin man and accuse him of robbing the Iberia Bank branch on West Pinhook Road in Lafayette Tuesday afternoon, Lafayette police said late Wednesday night.

A 37-year-old Franklin man is behind bars after Jeanerette police identified him as an alleged bank robber when reviewing security-camera footage from a robbery in Lafayette.