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Severe weather conditions led to a blackout at Acadiana High School in the middle of a football game between the Wreckin' Rams and Lafayette High.

Where do these annoying bugs come from? Do they have a purpose? The answer may surprise you.

Louisiana High School Football scores from the Acadiana area.

RUSTON, La. (KPEL News) - It was a heartbreaking end to a hard-fought yet sloppy football game between the Ruston High School Bearcats and the Lafayette Christian Academy Knights on Friday night. In a game that LCA could have easily lost by double digits, the Knights fought back twice after getting down by double digits to nearly pull off the road win...

LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - A tragic crash near the Lafayette/Breaux Bridge border on Interstate 10 on Wednesday took the life of a truck driver from Marietta, Georgia. That's according to Louisiana State Police. We reported the fatal crash as it caused westbound traffic to be diverted at the Breaux Bridge exit. It happened in the...

LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - The resurfacing of Pinhook Road project in Lafayette is moving to another phase of construction.   Earlier this year, construction began on the stretch of Pinhook Road between Mall Street and Jomela Drive as workers for Lafayette Consolidated Government began applying new lining on the inside of subsurface drainage pipes. This is withi...

Following a series of rumors and some backlash among students and alumni, the University of Louisiana at Lafayette issued a statement to clarify its tailgating policies for student organizations.

A baby industry website has revealed the most popular baby names so far in 2023 and those it says are at risk of becoming "extinct."

Who has the scariest decorations? Which small towns celebrate the best?

It could be a fun QB matchup Saturday night in Tiger Stadium with LSU's Jayden Daniels hosting Arkansas' KJ Jefferson.

The investigation comes amid a growing number of disturbing headlines and lawsuits against the department over the treatment of detainees, including strip-searching a grandmother.

There is a lot of great property in the state of Louisiana for sale - provided you can afford it.

Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus will kick off their 2023 North American Tour in Bossier City, Louisiana. The animals that long-defined "The Greatest Show on Earth" will be conspicuously absent from the production. Feld Entertainment, which owns the circus brand, canceled the popular attraction in 2017, following protests at venues where the circus would be held. Th... Read

Been confused as to why ants are marching up your driveway and getting inside your house? Here's why...

Hosting just their second home game of the season, the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns should be able to take advantage of the Buffalo Bulls defense.

Louisiana has a lot to offer people wanting to move to the Bayou State. Our food, culture, hunting/fishing, and people are second to none.

Grandmothers spend a lot of time considering how they'd like the next generation to address them. Grandfathers, on the other hand, usually don't have much say in their new moniker. That spontaneity gives birth to some interesting and unique results, especially in south Louisiana!

A photo of a helicopter, being transported on a flat trailer, got stuck under an overpass and it created a traffic nightmare to end the work week.

State officials are now offering major reward money for information about fires in our state.

LSU plans to honor one of their own when they take the field in Tiger Stadium this weekend against Arkansas.

If you have always wanted a dog there is a free adoption event Saturday.

The Louisiana Lottery is reporting some big wins in Powerball, Mega Millions, and some high dollar scratch-off wins too. Here's where the winners are.

Louisiana gamblers who are looking for a great time and a great room won't have too far to travel to have an exceptional resort experience.

LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - Lafayette Parish is a fantastic area full of growth and incredible people who make it one of the most unique places to live and raise a family. With that growth comes heavy traffic. With that heavy traffic comes the increase in probability for crashes...