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Surviving family members urge action on opioid settlement | News

WESTLAKE — Tonya Doucette remembers a moment at a local store, when her son Trey was still young; a stranger approached the two and told him: “You’re gonna be famous

Calcasieu parishUnited statesLafayette parishDane bolinZach danielsTonya doucetteDenise konowTonya trcalekLouisiana district attorneys associationLafayette parish sheriff officeJanssen pharmaceuticalsParish assistant administrator dane bolinMillie matteredLafayette parish sheriffLafayette consolidated government

Two years after major settlement, opioid funds still to be spent

Local governments scored a major victory in a lawsuit around opioid painkillers. But the money is yet to be spent to prevent addiction and death.

Calcasieu parishUnited statesLafayette parishDenise konowTonya doucetteZach danielsDane bolinTonya trcalekLouisiana district attorneys associationLafayette parish sheriff officeJanssen pharmaceuticalsParish assistant administrator dane bolinMillie matteredLafayette parish sheriffFriday novemberLafayette consolidated governmnent

Families affected by fentanyl speak on possible increase in criminal penalties

Fentanyl continues to be an issue in Acadiana and the state of Louisiana. Mothers who lost their children to the drug share their thoughts on a legal measure to raise criminal penalties.

Gabrielle konowDenise konowChristy couvillierJohn stefanskiHunter clemonsCasey leleuxLafayette parish coroner officeLafayette parish coronerLafayette parishAttorney generalGovernor edwardAround acadianaDrug deaths

Second Annual Undercurrent Awards set for Dec 1

The awards celebrate individuals known as Wavemakers working to make Lafayette amore vibrant and inclusive community.

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Fentanyl overdoses continue to be a problem in Acadiana

Fentanyl related deaths continue to be a problem across Louisiana, including here in Acadiana. KATC has the message from health officials and one family's story they hope will save a life.

United statesGabrielle konowTina stefanskiDenise konowLouisiana department of healthLafayette coroners officeRegional medical directorLouisiana departmentLafayette chairpersonMillie matteredLouisiana department of health

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