![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)
![More Than 300 Soldiers Returning To Louisiana](http://townsquare.media/site/437/files/2014/05/soldier.jpg?w=980&q=75)
More Than 300 Soldiers Returning To Louisiana
The two companies served for 10 months on active duty in Kuwait.
![Jindal Signs Law Restricting EBT Use](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/08/Food-Stamps-Getty.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Jindal Signs Law Restricting EBT Use
Retailers and EBT cardholders face penalties if they violate the law.
![Teachers Say Schools, Students Aren’t Tech-Ready For PARCC](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/09/typing.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Teachers Say Schools, Students Aren’t Tech-Ready For PARCC
Teachers also say their students don't have the technical skills to take the online tests.
![Obama Signs Flood Protection Bill](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2013/11/121722218.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Obama Signs Flood Protection Bill
Sen. David Vitter was at the bill's signing and says this legislation authorizes hurricane flood protection for Terrebonne and Lafourche Parish.
![Acadia Parish Seeking 15-Year-Old Runaway](http://townsquare.media/site/437/files/2014/01/police-lights.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Acadia Parish Seeking 15-Year-Old Runaway
Martin Perez is a Hispanic male standing 5-feet-11-inches tall with dark skin, hair and eyes and a cross tattoo on his right arm.
![Lawmakers Lessen Restrictions For Home Bakers](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/06/Cookies.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lawmakers Lessen Restrictions For Home Bakers
These individuals are now exempt from some state licensing standards.
![St. Martinville Man In Critical Condition After Early Morning Crash](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/03/police-lights.jpg?w=980&q=75)
St. Martinville Man In Critical Condition After Early Morning Crash
The crash remains under investigation and alcohol and speed are both suspected to be a factor.
![Transgender Woman Enslaved, Tortured In Natchitoches](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2013/10/Crime-Scene-Tape-3-iStock.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Transgender Woman Enslaved, Tortured In Natchitoches
Sheriff Victor Jones calls it the worst case of human trafficking he's ever seen.
![Marijuana Advocates To Hold Rally Saturday In Baton Rouge](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/01/461673165.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Marijuana Advocates To Hold Rally Saturday In Baton Rouge
Co-organizer Kerri Lee Short-Brecheen says her group represents a majority that feels elected officials aren't listening to the people.
![Louisiana DOTD To Study Self-Driving Cars](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/06/Google-car.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana DOTD To Study Self-Driving Cars
New Orleans Rep. Walt Leger said he wants to attract the vehicle-makers to the state.
![Jindal To Sign Legislation Killing Oil And Gas Suit](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/04/162653202.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Jindal To Sign Legislation Killing Oil And Gas Suit
Jindal delayed signing the bill earlier this week to wait for Caldwell's opinion, but the governor is not heeding the attorney general's advice to dismiss the legislation.
![No Cash? No Problem: Louisiana OMV Now Accepting Plastic](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/01/Swiping-Credit-Card-Credit-Monkey-Business-84517410-630x420.jpg?w=980&q=75)
No Cash? No Problem: Louisiana OMV Now Accepting Plastic
The department is also urging people to use those services available online at expresslane.org to reduce human traffic within the OMV waiting room.
![Six-Year Driver’s License Bill Headed To Jindal For Signature](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/05/24725957_BG1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Six-Year Driver’s License Bill Headed To Jindal For Signature
The bill could help relieve long wait times at OMVs.
![‘Better Block Bertrand’ Happening On Bertrand Street Today](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/05/Better-Block-1-photo-courtesy-of-Bret-Fruge.jpg?w=980&q=75)
‘Better Block Bertrand’ Happening On Bertrand Street Today
Volunteers have transformed part of the street to a changed setting.
![Terminally Ill Patients To Have Access To Experimental Meds](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/01/vitaminb.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Terminally Ill Patients To Have Access To Experimental Meds
The Right to Try Act enables people with little time left to receive potentially life-saving medications that are years away from FDA approval.
![UPDATE – Man & Woman Arrested In Lafayette Parish Homicide](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/01/Police-Sirens-4-iStock.jpg?w=980&q=75)
UPDATE – Man & Woman Arrested In Lafayette Parish Homicide
Two people from Texas are accused of murdering the victim.
![Autopsy Released In Girard Park Drowning](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/11/Girard-Park-Sign.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Autopsy Released In Girard Park Drowning
The autopsy was released May 20.
![No State Sales Tax This Weekend On Hurricane Preparedness Items](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2013/11/121722218.jpg?w=980&q=75)
No State Sales Tax This Weekend On Hurricane Preparedness Items
The sales tax holiday suspends the state sales tax on hurricane-preparedness items like batteries, portable generators and flashlights.
![Developers Plan On Bringing Costco To Lafayette](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/05/163567711.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Developers Plan On Bringing Costco To Lafayette
Stirling Properties and CBL & Associates Properties are planning on bringing Costco to Lafayette.
![Garbage, Recycling Will Run On Memorial Day](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2011/04/Garbage-Can-e1386627539548.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Garbage, Recycling Will Run On Memorial Day
Allied Waste and the Recycling Foundation will run their regularly scheduled residential garbage and recycling collection routes on Memorial Day in Lafayette Parish and throughout Acadiana.