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Charenton Man Pleads Guilty To Assault On Officer, Girlfriend
A Charenton man pleaded guilty before U.S. District Court Judge Richard T. Haik today to assaulting a woman and Chitimacha tribal police officer.
David Frederick, 38, assaulted his girlfriend on Chitimacha tribal lands on Jan. 27. While being booked for the assault, he attacked a Chitimacha tribal police officer and attempted to take the officer's handgun...
Kidnapped Louisiana Boat Captain Returns Home; Family “Overjoyed” (KPEL Exclusive)
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL) — A south Louisiana resident returned home late Monday after pirates kidnapped him and an engineer from a ship off the coast of Nigeria. A source close with one of the kidnapped individuals spoke exclusively with KPEL's Brandon Comeaux to discuss the ordeal.
Did Eunice Police Choke A Suspect? (NSFW)
Did a Eunice Police Officer go to far while arresting a suspect?
Appeals Court Rules Fontenot’s Statements Can Be Used At Trial
The Third Circuit Court of Appeal ruled today that statements Seth Fontenot made following the shooting death of a Lafayette teenager can be used in his trial.
Surge Give IceGators First Loss In Shutout
Just six days after recording their first shutout of the season, the Louisiana IceGators found themselves on the opposite end of a shutout.
UL Student Newspaper Weighs In On Name Debate With Satire Piece
After the Monroe News-Star stoked the flame when it published an article accusing the University of Louisiana at Lafayette of law-breaking through its athletic branding, the university's student-run newspaper ran a snarky satire piece — featuring faked quotes from students, UL Lafayette President Joe Savoie and UL System President Sandra Woodley — in response.
Concerts, Pep Rallies Top UL Lafayette’s ‘Best Homecoming Week Ever’ Events
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette's "Best Homecoming Week Ever" celebrations have been underway all week, with 41 businesses participating yesterday in "Paint the Town Red" and a lineup of activities marking the rest of the week.
Lafayette Police Discuss Halloween Safety Tips
Lafayette Police Department Spokesperson Cpl. Paul Mouton discussed Halloween safety tips today on "Your Afternoon Drive Home."
Accomplished Acadia Parish Man Passes Away At Age 81
81-year-old Raymond Aloysius Hensgens of Branch, La. died Tuesday. He was a successful, self-made businessman, who was known for his love of his family, his church, the city of Crowley and baseball.
Louisiana Native And Former Lafayette Resident Sings At World Series
Sgt. Christine Permenter of Missouri's Fort Leonard Wood military base stunned Busch Stadium when she sang "God Bless America" during the seventh inning stretch of last night's World Series matchup.
IceGators Top Surge In Season Opener
The Louisiana IceGators kicked off their season on a high note Friday night thanks in part to the efforts of a couple of rookies.
How Big Is The Horse Farm In Lafayette?
The excitement is building around the Horse Farm property in Lafayette, LA. From farmers markets to special events and the planning stages of development into a passive park, there's a lot that can be done with the property, but just how big is the Horse Farm?
Acadia Parish Residents To Vote On Recreational, Drainage Project Taxes
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL) — Acadia Parish voters will decide tomorrow whether to continue paying property taxes that fund recreational facilities and drainage projects.
5 Reasons to Check Out KPEL 96.5’s New Mobile Site Right Now
KPEL 96.5 is now mobile! You live a mobile life, and now it's possible to stay connected to KPEL 96.5 wherever you go. Our new mobile website makes everything you love about kpel965.com easier to access when you aren't sitting in front of a computer.
Reminder: Make Your Week Two Pro Football Picks Now!
Thanks again for entering KPEL 96.5's pro football pick 'em! Week one is now officially behind us – it's time to gear up for week two!
This is just a friendly reminder to make your week two picks if you haven't already. Go here to make your week two picks and see how you did in week one against Brandon, Nathan, and other KPEL 96...
Northside High School Hosts Open House Viking Style
One local high school is using the football season to build parental awareness and interest.
Lafayette Firefighters To Host Sept. 11 Memorial Stair Climb
The Lafayette Professional Firefighters 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb event will take place Saturday, Sept. 7, at 9:11 a.m. at the Chase Towers on Jefferson Street.
"This is not a race, but an opportunity to honor and remember the 343 FDNY members who selflessly gave their lives on 9-11-2001," according to the event's press release...
Yard Waste, Done Improperly, Is Problematic
LCG Environmental Quality Manager Mark Pope fills you in on the rules you need to follow for getting rid of yard waste.
Play Our Pro Football Pick’em for Your Chance at $10,000 and More!
Think you’re the top football expert in Lafayette? Make your picks here for every regular season pro football game this year. If you pick more games correctly than anyone else – including Brandon and Nathan – you could win a Bud Light prize pack, and a shot at $10,000...
Something About Mary – She Runs Right, Votes Left [OPINION]
Senator Mary Landrieu is up for re-election and as usual, she runs as though she’s a moderate but casts her votes with the liberals in the Senate, approving every big government program proposed by President Obama and his leftist minions...