Scott Lewis
Picture of ‘Dark Knight Rises’ Shooter James Eagan Holmes Released
The University of Colorado has released a photo of the “Dark Knight Rises” shooter. James Holmes, 24, was arrested after killing 12 and wounding several dozen others during a midnight showing of the movie.
Baton Rouge Teen Hit in the Knee in Colorado Movie Theater Shooting
WAFB-TV in Baton Rouge is reporting that one of the victims of the Aurora, Colo., movie theater shooting is a Baton Rouge teenager.
Take a Moment of Silence and Turn on Your Porch Lights Tonight for Mickey Shunick
It’s not much, but all of us who are still hoping that Mickey Shunick will still be found can help in some small way tonight. Mickey’s family is asking for a mass moment of silence at 10 p.m. tonight, and they’re also asking you to show your support by turning on your porch lights or lighting a candle. If nothing else, it at least brings some positive energy to a sad story.
July 2012: Mickey Shunick NOT Found as Possible Grave Sites Near Brandon Scott Lavergne’s Property Turn Up Nothing
FINAL UPDATE, 10:25 a.m.: After a busy morning of digging in the Swords region near Lawtell, St. Landry Parish officials have ruled out three mysterious dirt mounds as possible gravesites for missing UL-Lafayette student Mickey Shunick.
Drew Brees Being Offered Wealthiest Contract in NFL History?
The clock is ticking, and by next Monday at 3 p.m., the New Orleans Saints have to offer quarterback Drew Brees a long-term contract or risk permanently ticking him off by forcing him to play under the franchise tag. Reports are coming out of New Orleans today that the Saints are putting a serious salary on the table — the highest ever in the NFL, in fact.
Joshua Ledet Gets First CD Release — An ‘American Idol’ Highlight Disc
While it’s been pretty quiet on the Joshua Ledet front since the “American Idol” finale, we know Josh himself has been pretty busy. The show’s big summer tour started this weekend, and to promote it, each of the top finalists has their own CD out with highlights from the show, available only at Walmart nationwide. In fact, Josh is actually featured on three CDs.
UPDATE: Lafayette Police Say Brandon Scott Lavergne Thought to Be Mickey Shunick’s Killer, Was ‘Looking for Someone to Victimize’
While they stopped short of saying so, Lafayette Police made it clear that it is believed that Mickey Shunick is dead, and the man suspected of killing her — Brandon Scott Lavergne — was “looking for someone to victimize” when he picked her up. When asked directly if there were any clues as to Shunick’s final resting place, Lafayette’s police chief replied: “No.”
Five Cameron Parish Beaches Ranked Among 15 Most Contaminated in America
CNN is reporting that five Cameron Parish beaches have landed on a National Resources Defense Council (NRDC) list of the worst beaches in America. Those five join 10 other national beaches ranked for the worst in bacteria counts and contamination problems.
We’re Raising Money for the Children’s Miracle Network Today!
Today and tomorrow (June 22), 92.9 The Lake will be setting aside a lot of regular programming for a very special reason — we’ll be smack in the middle of our Children’s Miracle Network Radiothon. We need you to help us make the lives of children better in Southwest Louisiana, and we’re asking you to give what you can.
Top 5 Things to Do With All the Extra Hours of Sunlight on the Summer Solstice
Today is the summer solstice — the longest day of the year in the northern hemisphere. Today, we'll have more hours of sunlight than on any other day this year. You simply cannot waste a great opportunity like this! Soak up the sun and use that extra sunlight wisely, my friend. Here are my top five suggestions:
‘Free Fishing Weekend’ Saves You From Buying a License Saturday and Sunday, June 9-10
This upcoming weekend, you get to skip a step before you hit the lake or the river – you won’t have to buy a fishing license to drag your dinner out of the water! The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has announced that June 9-10 is “Free Fishing Weekend.”
Eleven-Year-Old Boy Leads CPSO on Late Night, High-Speed Interstate Chase
It was 2 o’clock in the morning when a car went speeding past a Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s deputy on Interstate 10 about two miles west of Sulphur. At first, maybe it looked like a typical late night speeder, but according to the CPSO, nothing about this traffic violation was normal.