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KPEL 96.5
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![KPEL Mother’s Day Contest–When To Call](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2013/05/1439958452.jpg?w=980&q=75)
![Medical Marijuana Bill Fails In Senate Committee](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/04/LLC_2388.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Medical Marijuana Bill Fails In Senate Committee
A 1991 law already allows doctors to prescribe marijuana — it just doesn't provide for a way to distribute it.
![Louisiana Tourism Achieves Record-Breaking Year](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/04/20120530_kayak-5.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Tourism Achieves Record-Breaking Year
The Bayou State attracted 27.3 million visitors, which is a 4 percent increase over 2012.
![Five Busted In “Purple Drank” Scheme](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/04/Lean-rillos-2-Chainz.png?w=980&q=75)
Five Busted In “Purple Drank” Scheme
"Purple drank" or "lean" is a recreational drug made with the ingredients of prescription-strength cough syrup, and it has a street value of $40-$50 an ounce.
![Raw Milk Bill Advances Out Of House Committee](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/04/146541286.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Raw Milk Bill Advances Out Of House Committee
Proponents argued that families should have the right to choose the foods they consume and provide for their children.
![Drone Bill Passes Senate On Second Try](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/05/137193932.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Drone Bill Passes Senate On Second Try
The bill would also prohibit distribution of images captured with a drone.
![Equal Pay Legislation Passes Through Committee](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/04/RS4033_1080001.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Equal Pay Legislation Passes Through Committee
In 2013, Louisiana women earned 67 cents for every $1 earned by a man who does the exact same work.
![Iberia Parish To Collect Unused Prescription Drugs](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2013/10/Prescription-4-iStock.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Iberia Parish To Collect Unused Prescription Drugs
The program has yielded more than 1,700 tons of unused medicine over the past three years.
![Another Bill Lessening Marijuana Penalties Dies In Committee](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/01/461673165.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Another Bill Lessening Marijuana Penalties Dies In Committee
Under present law, a second conviction of marijuana possession is a felony, and a third charge could land someone in jail for 20 years.
![Marijuana Lobbying Group Forms Ahead Of Louisiana’s Legalization Debate](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/04/LLC_2388.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Marijuana Lobbying Group Forms Ahead Of Louisiana’s Legalization Debate
The association's spokesperson says although popular support is there, medical marijuana backers will still need to convince the state's legislators.
![Garbage, Recycling Collection To Run Good Friday](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2011/08/Garbage-Can.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Garbage, Recycling Collection To Run Good Friday
Allied Waste and the Recycling Foundation will run their regularly scheduled garbage and recycling collection routes in Lafayette Parish and surrounding parishes on Good Friday.
![Senate Advances Drone Regulation Bills](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/05/137193932.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Senate Advances Drone Regulation Bills
If the two bills become law, drone usage would be restricted in certain areas.
![Four Injured In Scott Bus Accident](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/04/School-Bus-2-KPEL-photo-630x304.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Four Injured In Scott Bus Accident
The collision happened around 3:20 p.m. at the corner of Cameron Street and Jenkins Road.
![Tyson Recalls 75,000 Pounds Of Frozen Chicken Nuggets](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/04/Chicken-nuggets1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Tyson Recalls 75,000 Pounds Of Frozen Chicken Nuggets
The manufacturer reported finding plastic in the products.
![Results From Weekend Elections: New Taxes, Close Races](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/10/Ballot-Box-Credit-Photodisc-dv1673053.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Results From Weekend Elections: New Taxes, Close Races
Saturday's elections approved new taxes for some areas and saw close races in others.
![New Poll Shows Landrieu Leads Senate Race](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2013/07/Mary-Landrieu-Getty.jpg?w=980&q=75)
New Poll Shows Landrieu Leads Senate Race
The poll also shows 52 percent of the voters disapprove of Landrieu's job performance.
![New Plant To Create 300 Jobs In Springhill](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/03/RS3944_187464388-scr.jpg?w=980&q=75)
New Plant To Create 300 Jobs In Springhill
State Sen. Robert Adley said the new manufacturing facility will create an annual salary of $35,000 plus benefits for employees.
![DeRidder Woman Found Strangled](http://townsquare.media/site/437/files/2014/01/police-lights.jpg?w=980&q=75)
DeRidder Woman Found Strangled
The victim's boyfriend turned himself into police.
![Survey Finds Most People Unfamiliar With Common Core](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2014/03/RS3283_100281534-scr.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Survey Finds Most People Unfamiliar With Common Core
Kirby Goidel says the study found that people familiar with the new controversial learning standard did not feel it helped students prepare for college.
![Committee Approves Legislation Banning Interstate Traffic Cameras](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2013/04/158526891.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Committee Approves Legislation Banning Interstate Traffic Cameras
Louisiana's House Transportation Committee today approved legislation that would prohibit using cameras to issue traffic tickets on state highways, unless the vehicle was traveling 10 miles per hour over the speed limit.
Democratic New Orleans Rep...