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Champagne's Supermarket, the staple grocery store in Erath, is closed until further notice after a truck crashed through a store wall on Wednesday (May 31).

President Joe Biden was in attendance at the Air force Academy graduation today when he took a hard fall.

With one of the easiest schedules in the NFL and 13 of the 17 games inside, should New Orleans Saints Derek Carr be considered an MVP candidate?

There are some incredible homes throughout Acadiana, and there are quite a few listings of cream-of-the-crop million-dollar homes in Lafayette. Let's take a look...

Two suspects involved in a theft in Scott were caught on security cameras. Police are asking for help in identifying them.

BATON ROUGE, La. (KPEL News) - It was just a matter of time. Anyone following Louisiana politics over the last two gubernatorial elections in 2015 and 2019 knows that Republicans attacking each other helped clear the path for Democrat John Bel Edwards to run the state for the last 7-8 years...

The Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns wrapped up preparations for their trip to the Coral Gables regional Wednesday morning at The Tigue.  While trips to South Florida conjure up beaches, oceans, golfing and night clubs, the Ragin’ Cajuns are all business this weekend. Head Coach Ma ...

Warmer water temperatures in the Atlantic could lead to more tropical storms and hurricanes for Louisiana and the Gulf Coast.

BATON ROUGE, La. (KPEL News) - The bill known as "Journie's Law" has made its way through the Louisiana Legislature and will reach its final destination: the desk of Governor John Bel Edwards. As described by bill author, Haughton Representative Dodie Horton, CMV or cytomegalovirus "is a leading non-genetic cause of disabilities in our children, but if caught at birth can be immedia

OPELOUSAS, La. (KPEL News) - A convicted felon is in trouble with the law once again as "Operation Take Back the City" set its sights on the man with a lengthy criminal history, 38-year-old Jonathan Edwards of Opelousas was arrested after detectives with the St. Landry P...

Thousands of people flocked to a small town in Missouri to see a nun’s body that hasn’t decayed despite being buried for four years.

A city in Florida is getting national attention after they erected dozens of signs throughout the city limits warning drivers of "Smartphone Zombies".

We got a winner! They earned some major bragging rights for the rest of the year. See who won our poll for the BEST Boudin in Louisiana.

According to our media partners at KATC, the family of an Arby's manager has filed a wrongful death lawsuit seeking damages exceeding $1 million, alleging that a known defect in the freezer led to her untimely demise.

Cajun standout, Karly Heath, was named to the NFCA All-American team.

LSU unveiled a new form of technology that has been added to their helmets. Get this, LSU now has air-conditioned helmets. Yeah, you read that right, air-conditioned helmets. And the reaction from the players is priceless.

SHREVEPORT, La. (KPEL News) - A West Monroe man found to be dealing all sorts of illegal drugs across Louisiana and Texas will be spending the next two decades behind bars. The U.S. Attorney's Office in Shreveport says 50-year-old Paul Anthony Lewis had a stash house where agents with the U.S. D...

The college football season is almost upon us. LSU today announced start times for Weeks 2 & 3 of next season. The Tigers face Mississippi State in week 3 and Grambling in week 2. The week 2 game against Grambling will begin at 6:30 pm central and the week 3 game against Mississippi State will start at 11 am central.

Viral video from a police body cam captured an insane traffic crash that looks like a scene straight out of the "Dukes of Hazzard."

We're currently dealing with high temperatures here in SWLA, so we need to stay hydrated when working or playing outside.

A viral video showing a softball player viciously attacking her teammate for losing a game has many people shaking their heads in confusion.

A soccer coach at David Thibodaux STEM in Lafayette is teaching his players the importance of making a difference.

Action Network's Brett McMurphy getting a jump on ESPN's Bowl Schedule announcement, by giving his 2023 College Football Bowl Predictions.

WalletHub gives New Orleans top marks for recreation, food, entertainment, and relaxation.