KPEL 96.5
Junior League Of Lafayette Grant Applications Now Available
Junior League of Lafayette is currently accepting applications for the 2015-2016 grant cycle.
Celebration Of The 200th Anniversary Of Saxophone In Lafayette, LA
Lafayette, Louisiana, will celebrate the 200th anniversary of the birth of Adolphe Sax --the inventor of the saxophone.
Red Cross Urges Neighbors to Prepare for Severe Weather
The American Red Cross is urging south Louisiana residents to prepare for severe weather, especially with severe thunderstorm and tornado alerts issued for Friday and Saturday.
St. Martinville Wins State-wide Cleanest City Contest
Several members of the St. Martinville Garden Club got a huge surprise this week at the Louisiana Garden Club Federation convention in Lake Charles, when they were informed that St. Martinville had been awarded first place in Category F of District III in the state-wide Cleanest City contest, a project of the Club and the City of St. Martinville.
Senators Pass Justice For Victims Of Trafficking Act After Much Debate
Shared Hope International applauds the Senate, particularly the leadership of Senator John Cornyn, Patty Murray and Harry Reid, for reaching a bi-partisan agreement that passed with a 98-0 vote and moved the Justice for Victims of Trafficking Act (JVTA) forward to passage on the Senate floor.
U.S. Senate Passes Vitter’s Steve Gleason Act Of 2015
U.S. Senator David Vitter (R-La.) today announced that the U.S. Senate has unanimously passed his bipartisan legislation, the Steve Gleason Act of 2015.
Waste Schedule For Good Friday
Residents in Lafayette Parish who have regularly scheduled garbage or recycling collection on Friday, will receive those services on Friday, as both Republic Services and the Recycling Foundation will work on Good Friday.
Fossil Giants: Part 2 Opens at the Lafayette Science Museum
The Lafayette Science Museum (LSM) is opening the second installment to its exhibition, “Fossil Giants: Dinosaurs & Mammals,” as part of a highly successful partnership with the University of Louisiana at Lafayette's School of Geosciences.
Louisiana GOP Presidential Primary Winner & Social Conservative Leader Senator Rick Santorum Endorses Jeff Landry for Attorney General
Winner of the 2012 Louisiana Republican presidential primary, former U.S. Senator, and Chairman of Patriot Voices Rick Santorum today announced his endorsement of former Congressman and attorney Jeff Landry in his bid to become Louisiana's next Attorney General.
Governor Jindal Issues Statement On Ruling In State Common Core Procedure Suit
"It’s important to note that we are also still fighting Common Core in federal court, where a judge has recently ruled that our case has standing and will be heard. This case challenges Race to the Top and No Child Left Behind waivers that are tied to Common Core."
Easter Egg Hunt at United Blood Services!
Hop on over to United Blood Services on Friday, April 3rd, between 7am and 2pm and join the spring time fun!
Former Carencro Police Officer Admits To Taking Payments From Former Desperado’s Owners
United States Attorney Stephanie A. Finley announced today that a Carencro Police officer pleaded guilty to receiving cash payments from James Panos, former owner and manager of Desperado's Cabaret, while the officer was in charge of regulating exotic dancer permits for the Carencro Police Department, and during a time Desperado's operated as an illegal enterprise.
Governor Jindal Announces Plan To Get Common Core Out Of Louisiana, Develop High Louisiana Standards
Read Jindal's outlined plan.
Watch: Louisiana National Guard To Identify Guardmen Killed In Black Hawk Crash [Live Stream]
The Louisiana National Guard will hold a press conference to update the public on the helicopter accident that occurred March 10 in the Santa Rosa Sound, Florida. Live from the Jackson Barracks Museum on Jackson Barracks in New Orleans, LA.
Watch Louisiana Gubernatorial Forum
L.O.G.A. is presenting a Louisiana Gubernatorial Forum at 7:30 a.m. today (March 13, 2015) in Lake Charles. KATC is live-streaming the event, and you can watch the embedded video here.
The discussion will include many topics, but special focus will involve the oil and gas industry as it pertains to the economic development of the state
Included in the forum are David Vitter (R...
Newstalk 96.5 KPEL Selected As LAB Large Market Radio Station Of The Year (Video)
Frequent KPEL 96.5 contributors explain why KPEL is a vital part of the Acadiana community in the video submission for this prestigious award!
Please Become A Partner In Hope With St. Jude
Become a Partner In Hope TODAY and save a child's life!
Trooper Injured In Crash With Suspected Impaired Driver On I-10
Around 11:30 am on February 14, 2015, Troopers from Louisiana State Police Troop A began investigating an injury crash involving a Trooper that occurred on I-10 eastbound east of LA Hwy 44 in Ascension Parish. The crash resulted in minor injuries to the Trooper, and a Gonzales man was placed under arrest for 3rd offense DWI and various other charges after causing the crash.
Moody’s Investors Service Maintains Louisiana’s Aa2 Rating
Today, Moody’s Investors Service assigned an “Aa2” rating to $228.31 million in general obligation (GO) bonds. In addition to affirming the state’s credit rating, the agency changed Louisiana’s outlook from stable to negative.
Boustany: Stop The HIT
“American families and small businesses are on the brink of being crushed under the weight of the Health Insurance Tax," says Boustany. "This provision drives up costs for individuals, families, and small businesses while threatening hundreds of thousands of lost jobs over the next decade."