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The ring of fire solar eclipse is predicted for Oct. 14 over parts of the U.S. Here is when and where you will be able to see it.

The location has been closed since July 13 for renovations.

Jamming for trick or treating, or hosting a costume party? These songs are perfect for your spooky season celebration.

Hunter Biden pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to three federal firearms charges that emerged after his earlier deal imploded, setting the case on a track toward a possible trial in 2024.

Wednesday, October 4, 2023, Hooters will be celebrating their 40th anniversary. To commemorate, Hooters will be offering 83 cent wings at their Lafayette, Louisiana, and locations across the U.S.

Chris Babin with the Better Business Bureau of Acadiana tells KPEL News that scammers are posing as officials with the federal government's Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) to weasel their way into your bank account.

ST. MARTIN PARISH, La. (KPEL News) - Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development crews are working on Interstate 10 in St. Martin Parish today as they finish work on the median barrier wall. Crews will be making the repairs on Wednesday and Thursday also, from 7:00 a...

The latest optical illusion to take the internet by storm involves a former NFL quarterback and now an ESPN analyst.

The Louisiana Treasury has announced that more than 80,000 people are due money they aren't aware of.

But wait, axis deer aren't indigenous to this part of the world, right?

In a recently surfaced video, actor Anthony Mackie, known for portraying Captain America, declined a photo request from a young fan. But was he wrong?

According to Charlotte Eye Ear Nose & Throat Associates, up to a third of the population can trigger sneezes by simply looking into a bright light. This reaction has two names, Photic Sneeze Reflex, the second is ACHOO syndrome.

Louisiana's Powerball luck continues following big money wins in Lafayette and Bossier City over the weekend another lucky Louisiana Powerball player has won $100,000 in Monday's Powerball game.

An honest mistake? A fabulous faux pas? All of Louisiana is laughing just a little at what the words on a drink cup can do.

Shocking video of a brawl at a Louisiana Popeye's is the latest chapter in a long story involving altercations between employees and customers. The town in eastern Louisiana is most famous for being the home of Britney Spears and, if the video continues to get views, the fight may add to Kentwood's notoriety.

You might not ever think about it, but things we put in the trash can cause a fire.

Don't be surprised by the strange sound coming from your phone this Wednesday.

ST. MARTINVILLE, La. (KPEL News) - A St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office Correctional Officer is now on the other side of the jail cell following an investigation involving malfeasance accusations. According to a press release from the SMPSO, 20-year-old Pedro Alexander, Jr...

Some shocking photos were shared by the New Orleans Fire Department on Monday evening.

We know black bears are everywhere in south Louisiana, but when you see one still on the loose it can still be starling.

A significant fire that originated from a homeless camp has led to bridge restrictions on West Congress Street.

As Hanson says, "rats can't burp or fart" and as a result the gaseous mix causes the rat to...expire.

Unfortunately for Louisiana, we did rank among the states with the highest rates of sexually transmitted diseases. The CDC has reported increased sexually transmitted diseases in the United States. according to USN, there have been more than 2.5 million cases of chlamydia, syphilis, and gonorrhea reported in 2021, the most recent year for which data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was reported.

Lafayette, Louisiana, is joining over 16,700 communities across the United States for the 40th Annual National Night Out on Tuesday, October 3rd.