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KPEL 96.5
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![Cassidy Introduces Bill To Approve Keystone XL Pipeline](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/11/457166434.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Cassidy Introduces Bill To Approve Keystone XL Pipeline
Today, Congressman Bill Cassidy (R-LA) announced that he introduced a bill in the House of Representatives to approve the Keystone XL pipeline.
![PAR Urges Oversight Changes For Insurance Program](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2013/01/Bobby-Jindal1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
PAR Urges Oversight Changes For Insurance Program
A government watchdog organization suggests Louisiana's state worker health insurance program shouldn't be overseen solely by the governor's office.
![Donate To Remington College Lafayette Campus Food Drive & Get A Free Salon Service](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2010/12/food-drive-getty.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Donate To Remington College Lafayette Campus Food Drive & Get A Free Salon Service
Remington College is again holding its "Cuts for Cause" event to collect food for families in need.
![Senator Elbert Guillory Looking To Create Bill To Help Retirees Affected By Rising Insurance Costs](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/04/Elbert-Lee-Guillory-KPEL-photo.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Senator Elbert Guillory Looking To Create Bill To Help Retirees Affected By Rising Insurance Costs
Under the developing plan, retirees from the four state retirement systems - Louisiana State Employees’ Retirement System, Teachers’ Retirement System of Louisiana, Louisiana School Employees’ Retirement System, and Louisiana State Police Retirement System – will receive an additional $50 per month for a period of 12 months, beginning in July.
![Gov. Jindal: American People Have Given Us An Opportunity, We Can’t Squander It](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/06/145977880.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Gov. Jindal: American People Have Given Us An Opportunity, We Can’t Squander It
“We need to challenge the President to get with the program. We need to give him the opportunity to do something right for a change.”
![Vitter Asks CEO Of Top Free Government Cell Phone Provider About Involvement With Misleading TV Ad](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/10/David-Vitter-2-youtube-e1414089737915.png?w=980&q=75)
Vitter Asks CEO Of Top Free Government Cell Phone Provider About Involvement With Misleading TV Ad
This week, U.S. Senator David Vitter (R-La.) sent a letter to TracFone CEO F.J. Pollak requesting information regarding the company’s involvement in a television ad promoting the fraud-ridden free government cellphone program, known as Lifeline.
![Big Event Draws Thousands Of UL Lafayette Volunteers](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/10/The-Big-Event-Facebook.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Big Event Draws Thousands Of UL Lafayette Volunteers
About 2,500 University of Louisiana at Lafayette students spent Saturday working as volunteers at 64 sites in four Acadiana parishes.
![BBB Warns Fast Money Scams Targeting Millennials Hit social media](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/10/Quick-Money-Scam-BBB-e1431426576144.png?w=980&q=75)
BBB Warns Fast Money Scams Targeting Millennials Hit social media
Better Business Bureau Serving Acadiana is alerting consumers to “get rich quick” schemes appearing up on social media sites as part of its effort to inform and educate consumers on the latest frauds.
![Full Statement From Lafayette Schools Superintendent Dr. Pat Cooper On Budget & Termination Rulings](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2013/09/Dr.-Pat-Cooper-092515-KPEL-photo.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Full Statement From Lafayette Schools Superintendent Dr. Pat Cooper On Budget & Termination Rulings
"I respect the recent rulings ruling of the court. I will not appeal the ruling with regard to the Board's action to terminate my contract with the Lafayette Parish School System..."
![Madeleine Ortte Will Reign As UL Lafayette’s Homecoming Queen](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/10/UL-Homecoming-Court.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Madeleine Ortte Will Reign As UL Lafayette’s Homecoming Queen
“Ragin’ Cajuns Ever After” is the theme of this year’s Homecoming at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette.
![Vitter: Crawfish Processors Will Be Compensated $19 Million](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/06/Senator-David-Vitter-photo-by-KPEL.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Vitter: Crawfish Processors Will Be Compensated $19 Million
U.S. Sen. David Vitter (R-La) made the following statement regarding compensation for Louisiana crawfish processors. United States Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be compensating crawfish processors $19 million for illegal “dumping” by Chinese importers.
![Office of Motor Vehicles to Host “Senior Day” at Local Offices](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/05/Old.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Office of Motor Vehicles to Host “Senior Day” at Local Offices
As part of its continued commitment to better serve the citizens of Louisiana, the Office of Motor Vehicles is pleased to announce the implementation of a “Senior Day” pilot program to be held at local OMV offices across the state.
![Vitter Urges State To Stop Designating Eureka Math](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/06/Senator-David-Vitter-photo-by-KPEL.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Vitter Urges State To Stop Designating Eureka Math
U.S. Sen. David Vitter sent a letter to Louisiana Department of Education Superintendent John White this week urging the state to stop designating Eureka Math as the preferred curriculum.
![Ernest Gallet Elementary To Host Public Meeting To Discuss Proposed Road Improvements](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/03/Traffic-Worker-Getty.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Ernest Gallet Elementary To Host Public Meeting To Discuss Proposed Road Improvements
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) will hold a Public Meeting to discuss proposed improvements to LA 339, from LA 82/LA 734 (Chemin Agreable Road) to LA 3073 (Ambassador Caffery Parkway).
![BBB Alerts Consumers To Sunrise Student Loan Services](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/07/Money-Facebook.jpg?w=980&q=75)
BBB Alerts Consumers To Sunrise Student Loan Services
Better Business Bureau Serving Acadiana is alerting local consumers to Sunrise Student Loan Services. Hopeful about the opportunity to consolidate student loans and reduce monthly payments, many consumers allegedly paid the company hundreds of dollars, only to allegedly experience failed promises.
![Lafayette To Be Featured At Launch Of National, City-to-City Broadband Initiative](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2011/12/Terry-Huval.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lafayette To Be Featured At Launch Of National, City-to-City Broadband Initiative
Terry Huval, Director of Lafayette Utilities System and LUS Fiber, will participate on the panel, “Becoming a Next Century City.”
![Household Chemical Day Is Saturday, Oct. 18](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2013/10/Household-Day-Chemical-Photos.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Household Chemical Day Is Saturday, Oct. 18
Residents in the city of Lafayette and in unincorporated areas of Lafayette Parish can dispose of household chemicals such as paint, poison, chemical cleaners, mercury, and other chemicals at the household chemical disposal day on Saturday, Oct. 18.
![2014 Ends With $178 Million Surplus](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/07/Money-Facebook.jpg?w=980&q=75)
2014 Ends With $178 Million Surplus
Today, Commissioner of Administration Kristy Nichols announced that Louisiana ended fiscal year 2014 with a $178.5 million surplus.
![Courtesy Automotive to Unveil New Location in Broussard This Month](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/10/Courtesy-Automotive.png?w=980&q=75)
Courtesy Automotive to Unveil New Location in Broussard This Month
Courtesy Automotive, the largest local automotive group in Acadiana, is set to unveil a brand new state-of-the-art facility in Broussard at the end of this month.
![Bayou Vermilion Festival & Boat Parade](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/10/3rd-Annual-Boat-Parade.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Bayou Vermilion Festival & Boat Parade
The community is invited to let the good times flow on Sunday, October 19 for the Bayou Vermilion District’s 3rd annual Bayou Vermilion Festival & Boat Parade at Vermilionville.