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IBERIA PARISH, La. (KPEL News) - A Lafayette felon is now in trouble with the law once again after a vehicle he was riding as a passenger in was pulled over for allegedly speeding in Iberia Parish. It's what sheriff's deputies say they found on the convicted felon, though, that is sending him back behind bars...

The Lafayette Police Department has issued a warning to the public about a recent surge in scams involving individuals impersonating police officers.

Matt Rife has totally dominated newsfeeds and timelines over the last few days, but a local tour that will likely never happen is currently going viral.

American cities are also struggling under a thick blanket of smoke flowing from Canada, but could it affect Louisiana?

The injuries are serious, according to Lafayette police. No other information is available at this time.

A well-known Lafayette restaurant has decided to close their doors.

We are just a few weeks away from Independence Day 2023 and if you and the family will be in town, there's a good chance you'll want to get out and celebrate the holiday.

Following their merger with the PGA Tour, could the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund be thinking about purchasing an American Major League sports franchise?

RAYNE, La. (KPEL News) - A pedestrian walking on U.S. Highway 90 near Rayne is dead following a crash involving a car and now involving Louisiana State Police investigators. According to investigators, the deadly incident happened Tuesday night as Troopers received the call shortly after 9:30 p...

The owners of a dog in Opelousas are hoping someone has seen him.

One Louisiana town makes the "Best and Coolest" list.

Sometimes we need to stash our cash and hide our valuables at home and when we travel. We asked a Louisiana thief where the best hiding places are.

The re-imagined and state-of-the-art facility will open its doors to the general public on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at 10:00 am.

Want to buy a Louisiana Lottery scratch-off ticket? Here are our choices for the best ones to buy to get the best bang for your buck.

According to WWL-TV, the viral video of a drive-by shooting, initially shared by a popular New Orleans Instagram account, was not actually filmed in New Orleans.

Who is Matt Rife and why is everyone posting about getting tickets to his show?

A new study has been released of the "Most Depressed Cities in the U.S." and unfortunately, Louisiana has landed two inside of the Top 20.

The idea is popular among Louisiana drivers who driving around for 2-5 months with an expired sticker they haven't paid attention to.

Gov. John Bel Edwards is predicted to sign the bill into law, as he did with last year's bill.

The LSU Tigers host the Kentucky Wildcats in the Super Regional in Baton Rouge this weekend. Here is how you can watch the games.

The Baton Rouge Police Department made an arrest on Tuesday after a video surfaced on social media of a child smoking marijuana.

In what was considered nothing less than shocking news Tuesday morning, it was announced the PGA Tour and the LIV Tour decided to merge.

Back when Todd Graves was a student at LSU, his instructor gave him the worst grade in the class after he submitted his business plan for Raising Cane's, being told: "It would never work."

ABBEVILLE, La. (KPEL News) - Abbeville Police say a violent husband refusing to leave his wife and her children alone is now injured himself after a violent night over the weekend. According to a press release from Abbeville PD, the woman has been staying at her sister's home since a domestic encounter with her husband, who allegedly threatened to kill his wife and her children. The...