![KPEL 96.5](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2015/07/kpel-square.png?w=300&q=75)
KPEL 96.5
![KPEL 96.5](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2015/07/kpel-square.png?w=300&q=75)
![Armed Robbery Suspect Is At Large](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/12/300-verot-school-robbery-LPD-photo.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Armed Robbery Suspect Is At Large
The suspect, who was wearing a dark-colored sweatshirt, brandished a pistol and demanded cash.
![Carencro Purchases LA Ice Arena](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/12/Carencro3.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Carencro Purchases LA Ice Arena
Carencro purchased the former LA Ice Arena which will be renovated for use by the city's Parks and Recreation Commission.
![LPSS Annual Report Showing Ups And Downs](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/12/School-Desks-iStock.jpg?w=980&q=75)
LPSS Annual Report Showing Ups And Downs
Despite some increases, proficiency in some core learning areas is still lacking.
![Two Busted For Selling More Than Snowballs From Opelousas Stand](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/12/Bryant-C.-Fields-Jermains-D.-Doucet-SLPSO-photos.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Two Busted For Selling More Than Snowballs From Opelousas Stand
Two narcotics-based arrests reported after raiding a snow ball stand in Opelousas.
![Waste Schedule For Christmas Week](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/07/Garbage-Can.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Waste Schedule For Christmas Week
There will be no residential garbage or recycling service on Christmas day for customers served by Republic Services and the Recycling Foundation in Lafayette Parish.
![Gov. Jindal Announces New Orleans Game Development Studio](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/06/145977880.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Gov. Jindal Announces New Orleans Game Development Studio
The project will result in 116 new indirect jobs.
![Road Closure Scheduled for Downtown Lafayette](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/12/vermilion-street-closure.png?w=980&q=75)
Road Closure Scheduled for Downtown Lafayette
The section of Vermilion St. between Jefferson and Buchannan will be closed due to an event at the ACA.
![Fatal Crash Victims Are People, Not Stats: Letter To The Editor](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/05/LA-State-Police-vehicle-logo-photo-by-KPEL.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Fatal Crash Victims Are People, Not Stats: Letter To The Editor
As I sit here awake, I can’t help but recall the phone calls I’ve received or made over my seven years as Superintendent and 34 years as a State Trooper.
![Jindal Takes Action To Further Protect Sexual Assault Victims](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/06/145977880.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Jindal Takes Action To Further Protect Sexual Assault Victims
The order also extends the time period by which a victim of sexual assault must notify law enforcement.
![Lane Closures Announced By DOTD For I-10 And I-49](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/12/I-10-Road-Sign.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lane Closures Announced By DOTD For I-10 And I-49
Lane closures will be necessary for repairs and part of the I-10 Restriping Project.
![Acadiana Being Warned By BBB About Bayview Solutions](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2011/09/BBB-Logo-katc.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Acadiana Being Warned By BBB About Bayview Solutions
Debt collectors cannot threaten you with arrest or use abusive language.
![Lafayette School Board Approves College, Career Coach Job Description](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2013/10/schoolbd-e1407521881472.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lafayette School Board Approves College, Career Coach Job Description
The Lafayette Parish School Board approved two measures Wednesday that may affect guidance counselors in Lafayette Parish schools.
![LHC Awards $1.4 Million To Aid Homeless Services](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/12/Money-Getty.jpg?w=980&q=75)
LHC Awards $1.4 Million To Aid Homeless Services
Local governments apply annually for these grants.
![Lafayette Police Offer Shopping Safety Tips](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2014/11/107150832.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lafayette Police Offer Shopping Safety Tips
Chief Jim Craft and the employees of Lafayette Police Department would like to wish all of its citizens a “Happy and Safe Holiday Season”. The Police Department offers the following safety tips while shopping and at home:
![“Coffee With A Cop” Wants You To Meet Lafayette Police Officers](http://townsquare.media/site/341/files/2013/03/McDonalds.jpg?w=980&q=75)
“Coffee With A Cop” Wants You To Meet Lafayette Police Officers
The Lafayette Police Department would like remind the community to join them for coffee at the Lafayette McDonald’s for real conversation.
![Thanksgiving Waste Schedule For Lafayette Parish](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/12/trash-can-photo-by-Ken-Romero.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Thanksgiving Waste Schedule For Lafayette Parish
Republic Services and the Recycling Foundation will not collect residential garbage or recycling in Lafayette Parish on Thanksgiving Day.
![Lafayette Parish School Board Approves LeJuene Salary](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/01/LPSS-13.01.15.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lafayette Parish School Board Approves LeJuene Salary
The Lafayette Parish School Board is still dealing with the fallout of the charges levied against former Superintendent Pat Cooper.
![Bailey’s 22nd Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon](http://townsquare.media/site/241/files/2013/11/frozen.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Bailey’s 22nd Annual Thanksgiving Luncheon
It's a tradition of giving back to those in need.
![Champions For Kids Awards Lafayette Parish School System $10,000](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/11/Champions-for-Kids-LPSS.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Champions For Kids Awards Lafayette Parish School System $10,000
Lafayette Parish residents stepped up and helped our school system secure $10,000 from the Champions for Kids SIMPLE Giving program held in April and May of this year.
![Vitter: Defense Dept. Reaffirms Nuclear Commitment, Great Signal For Elevating Global Strike Command General To Four-Star](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/06/Senator-David-Vitter-photo-by-KPEL.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Vitter: Defense Dept. Reaffirms Nuclear Commitment, Great Signal For Elevating Global Strike Command General To Four-Star
U.S. Senator David Vitter (R-La.), a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), said that he is confident that the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) will elevate the Global Strike Command leadership to a four-star general position – the highest rank possible.