KPEL 96.5

Gumbo, jambalaya, boudin, and pecan pie: here are 8 fall foods of South Louisiana and where to find local ingredients in Acadiana this weekend.

Need free air for your tires in Lafayette or Acadiana? Here are local places to check, plus tips for low tire pressure when temperatures drop.

A Mexican national living in Lafayette was arrested on allegations of possession with intent to distribut meth and cocaine.

Louisiana burn bans now cover 28 parishes as of October 16, 2026. The National Weather Service warns of rapid fire spread due to dry conditions, low humidity, and gusty winds.

Affordable e-bikes and scooters are everywhere now, but three recent deaths in St. Landry Parish have officials reminding riders about the rules.

Strong cold front moving in means one thing around here: time to dust off the gumbo pot and tackle those yard projects you've been avoiding.

The Ragin Cajuns are bringing the noise Saturday at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium, complete with an F15 flyover before kickoff at 4 pm.

A driver has been arrested for vehicular homicide after toxicology results indicated impairment in a September crash that killed a 13-year-old girl.

Clinton's Mardi Gras in the Country parade is canceled for 2027 after Mayor Mark Kemp denied a permit. A January 2026 shooting injured five, leaving one woman paralyzed.

We asked around about what keeps folks from showing up to concerts and events. The answers might surprise organizers.

Banana ball returns to Louisiana with two dates confirmed for early March next year.

The gourmet cookie craze that swept the nation is cooling down, with Crumbl Cookies closing locations and rethinking its expansion strategy.

UL’s 32-31 loss at Louisiana Tech means the Cajuns can’t win the new Governor’s Cup outright. Here is how the three-team race stands.

A new Louisiana law changed storage lease rules. See what Lafayette renters should check on security, moisture, rent increases and insurance before signing.

A new 2027 college ranking names Louisiana's top 10 universities. Did your college make the list?

A group chat between staff members at Pickering Elementary crossed serious lines, targeting students with disabilities and prompting the school board to take action.

Louisiana State Parks wants you visiting more parks and historic sites. Get the free passport and see what you can win.

He coached football, survived an assassination attempt, served eight presidents, and helped shape international history. Here's the remarkable story of Lafayette's Jefferson Caffery.

Terminix just released their "The 50 Most Rat-Infested Cities in America" list and one Louisiana city made the cut.

Cooler weather's coming this weekend, but those strong winds and dry conditions mean fire danger is real. Keep that water source handy.

LHSAA suspended Thrive Academy and Capitol High School football for the rest of 2026 after a brawl at their October 9 game. Coaching cards also revoked for one year.

Late night drive out of Bayou Chicot State Park turned strange when something in white caught the headlights on a dark, foggy road.

Eunice Faulk, 44, of Lafayette died after a domestic disturbance on Connie Circle October 14. Her boyfriend, Larry Andrus, 42, was charged with second-degree murder.

Running the numbers on Louisiana scratch-offs reveals which games might give you better odds at the big money.