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KPEL 96.5
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![Mardi Gras Safety Tips & Safety](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2015/01/56880150.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Mardi Gras Safety Tips & Safety
The Lafayette Police Department is in final preparation for the 2015 Mardi Gras parade season here in the City of Lafayette.
![Vitter Introduces Bipartisan Steve Gleason Act Of 2015 To Help ALS Patients](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2014/08/169686722.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Vitter Introduces Bipartisan Steve Gleason Act Of 2015 To Help ALS Patients
U.S. Senator David Vitter (R-La.) today introduced the bipartisan Steve Gleason Act of 2015 in the U.S. Senate to help patients diagnosed with diseases such as Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) like Steve Gleason, former professional football player with the New Orleans Saints, live more independent lives.
![Louisiana Sheriffs’ Scholarship Program Underway](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/07/Money-Facebook.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Sheriffs’ Scholarship Program Underway
Once again this year, the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Scholarship Program will award scholarships providing assistance to worthy St. Martin Parish students in furthering their education and training with resources made available through the Louisiana Sheriffs’ Honorary Membership Program.
![Gerald Boudreaux To Run For La. State Senate District 24 Seat](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2015/01/Gerald-Boudreaux-FB.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Gerald Boudreaux To Run For La. State Senate District 24 Seat
This La. Senate seat is currently being held by Opelousas lawmaker Elbert Guillory, who's already announced he will run for La. Lieutenant Governor.
![Vitter Introduces Pro-Life Bills In Honor Of “March For Life”](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/10/David-Vitter-2-youtube-e1414089737915.png?w=980&q=75)
Vitter Introduces Pro-Life Bills In Honor Of “March For Life”
U.S. Senator David Vitter (R-La.) today announced pro-life legislation he has introduced in honor of the 42nd Annual “March for Life” in Washington, D.C. tomorrow. Vitter, his wife Wendy and three of their children will participate in the March tomorrow as well as several other March for Life events.
![Vitter, Cassidy Introduce OCS Revenue Sharing Increase Amendment to Keystone](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/07/David-Vitter-on-RESTORE-Act-youtube.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Vitter, Cassidy Introduce OCS Revenue Sharing Increase Amendment to Keystone
Today, Sen. David Vitter (R-La.), Chairman of the Small Business & Entrepreneurship Committee, pushed for a vote on his amendment to the Keystone XL Pipeline Act, which would increase federal offshore revenue sharing for energy producing states.
![Vitter Selected To Be T&I Subcommittee Chairman](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/06/Senator-David-Vitter-photo-by-KPEL.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Vitter Selected To Be T&I Subcommittee Chairman
Today, Sen. David Vitter (R-La.) was elected to be the Chairman of the Environment and Public Works Subcommittee on Transportation and Infrastructure and made the following statement about getting to work on the federal highway bill.
![Recycling And Garbage Service For MLK Day Unchanged](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2015/01/Garbage-Can.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Recycling And Garbage Service For MLK Day Unchanged
There will be no changes to the waste collection schedule for Lafayette Parish residents.
![Vitter Introduces Bills To Repeal Obamacare](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/07/David-Vitter-on-RESTORE-Act-youtube.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Vitter Introduces Bills To Repeal Obamacare
U.S. Sen. David Vitter says his reforms would make healthcare more affordable and accessible, and include legislation to repeal President Obama’s 2010 healthcare law.
![Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office Daily Arrest Report](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/12/handcuffs-photo-by-KPEL.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lafayette Parish Sheriff’s Office Daily Arrest Report
Multiple arrests were recorded.
![Lane Closures Planned For U.S. 90 Railroad Overpass In Broussard](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/11/Road-Construction-Getty-Image1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lane Closures Planned For U.S. 90 Railroad Overpass In Broussard
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces the northbound left lane of the U.S. 90 railroad overpass in Broussard will be closed Tuesday, Jan. 13 and Wednesday, Jan. 14, from 8 p.m. until 6 a.m.
![Heating Safety Tips From The Lafayette Fire Department](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/11/fire-truck-front-KPEL-photo.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Heating Safety Tips From The Lafayette Fire Department
Recent heating related fires raises concern for fire officials.
![Charles Boustany Signs Amicus Brief To Fight Amnesty](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/07/IMG_4604.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Charles Boustany Signs Amicus Brief To Fight Amnesty
Congressman Charles W. Boustany, Jr., M.D., (R-South Louisiana) signed an amicus brief filed by Greg Abbott, the former Attorney General of Texas, and 23 other states including Louisiana, contesting the President’s Executive Order on immigration.
![Lafayette Senator Page Cortez Named To Natural Resources Committee](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/03/Paige-Cortez-KPEL-photo-.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lafayette Senator Page Cortez Named To Natural Resources Committee
District 23 State Senator Page Cortez (R-Lafayette) assumes a new role in the Senate as a member of the Senate Natural Resources Committee.
![Governor Bobby Jindal Announces Special Election Date and Temporary Appointment for BESE Seat](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/06/145977880.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Governor Bobby Jindal Announces Special Election Date and Temporary Appointment for BESE Seat
Today, Governor Bobby Jindal announced the special election date for the State Board of Elementary and Secondary Education and the temporary appointment of Mary Johnson Harris. Harris will replace Walter Lee as the representative of BESE District 4 on the board.
![Warrant Issued For Downtown Assault Suspect](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/12/Joshua-Richard-LPD-photo2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Warrant Issued For Downtown Assault Suspect
The Lafayette Police Department has issued an arrest warrant for 27-year-old Joshua Richard of Lafayette.
![Teens Steal Funeral Home Limo For A Ride Home](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/12/Morris-Hebert.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Teens Steal Funeral Home Limo For A Ride Home
Trey M. Hebert, 18, and Brandon Morris, 17, both of Pierre Part, booked with felony theft of a motor vehicle.
![Waste Schedule For New Year’s Holiday](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/07/Garbage-Can.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Waste Schedule For New Year’s Holiday
There will be no residential garbage or recycling service on New Year's Day for customers served by Republic Services and the Recycling Foundation in Lafayette Parish.
![Lafayette ATM Vandal Arrested](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/12/ATM-suspect-LPD-photo.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lafayette ATM Vandal Arrested
Aaron Goodwin, 18, of Lafayette, was charged with two counts of felony simple criminal damage to property for attempting to break into the ATMs.
![Audit Bashes SLCC’s Pell Grant Program Compliance](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/12/SLCC-Logo-Compressed.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Audit Bashes SLCC’s Pell Grant Program Compliance
Legislative Auditor Daryl Purpera listed several shortfalls within the school’s accounting department.