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Baton Rouge Man Gets Life For Killing Three Women
Eight months after completing a juvenile life sentence for battery and rape, Courtney Williams shot his ex-girlfriend and two of her family members.
Louisiana Tax Refund Checks Sent Out After Delay
The Louisiana Department of Revenue says one reason state refunds are a bit late was the federal shut down, which delayed the IRS processing schedule.
Could Gay Marriage Ban Soon Be Ruled Unconstitutional In Louisiana?
Legal analyst Tim Meche thinks a Texas ruling could affect gay marriage laws here.
Residential Waste Collection For Week Of Mardi Gras
During the week of Mardi Gras, residential customers with a regularly scheduled Monday garbage or recycling day in Lafayette Parish will receive their regular service.
Woman Sought For Attempted Murder After Stabbing In Breaux Bridge
Breaux Bridge Police are after a 27-year-old woman they stay stabbed a man Feb. 22 at the 800 block of Alva Street.
Kasha Laree Victor is wanted for attempted second-degree murder and is considered "armed and dangerous." Victor is known to have relatives in both Breaux Bridge and in Lafayette, where she's known to frequent the Truman area...
School Closures, Re-Openings For Thursday, Jan. 30
As icy road conditions continue throughout Acadiana, some schools will remain closed Thursday, Jan. 30.
UPDATED: Many More Roads Open
State Police say they will make every effort to keep as many roadways open as possible.
Cancellations, Closures As Police Urge Drivers To Avoid Roadways
Louisiana State Police still urging motorists to stay off of roads.
Evangeline Parish Residents Under Curfew Tuesday Night
The Evangeline Parish Police Jury has announced a curfew for Tuesday night from 6 p.m. to 6 a.m.
St. Landry Parish President Declares State Of Emergency, Curfew
St. Landry Parish President Bill Fontenot declared a state of emergency and curfew today in preparation for tomorrow's weather forecast, which looks to bring temperatures below 25 degrees and icy precipitation.
Lafayette Waste Collection Cancelled For Today
Due to hazardous road conditions today, Allied Waste will not run any of its Friday residential garbage collection routes throughout Acadiana.
UPDATE – St. Etienne Road Reopened After Dump Truck Fire In Broussard
St. Etienne Road was closed for hours on Thursday.
Waste Collection Dates To Shift For New Year’s Day Holiday
Holiday waste pickup will continue into the new year with shifted collection dates for some Lafayette Parish residents.
Turkish Instability A Concern
(Dr. John Sutherlin) - One of America’s most important Middle East allies and a NATO partner finds itself in turmoil again.
Lafayette Waste Schedule For Christmas Week
There will be changes to the residential waste collection schedule for the week of Christmas for customers served by Allied Waste and the Recycling Foundation in Lafayette Parish.
Traffic Delays on HWY 90 Eastbound Due To Accident [VIDEO]
If you are currently headed to New Orleans, be aware of a situation on Highway 90.
UPDATE – Suspect Named In Teche Federal Bank Robbery
Lafayette Police say 21-year-old Nikita Valdmire Eremine went into the bank on December 3rd and allegedly reached over the counter and stole an undisclosed amount of cash from where the teller was counting money.
Lafayette Compost Facility Adjusted Winter Schedule
The Lafayette Consolidated Government Compost Facility at 400 Dugas Rd. will begin an adjusted weekend schedule for the winter months, beginning this Saturday.
“The Lafayette Food Junkie Show” To Launch On KPEL Sunday Night
The "Lafayette Food Junkie Show" will premiere Sunday, December 1 and every Sunday in December thereafter from 6:00 p.m. till 7:00 p.m.
Lafayette Parish’s Thanksgiving Waste Schedule
Allied Waste and the Recycling Foundation will not collect garbage or recycling in Lafayette Parish on Thanksgiving Day.