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KPEL 96.5
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KPEL News…From The Other Side!
On Fridays on “Your Afternoon Drive Home,” a segment has begun that takes a lighter look at the news of the week. It’s a funny take on what’s happening in the world. Just don’t take it seriously!
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KPEL News…From The Other Side
On Fridays on “Your Afternoon Drive Home,” a new segment has begun that takes a lighter look at the news of the week. It’s a funny take on what’s happening in the world. Just don’t take it seriously!
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KPEL News…From The Other Side
A lighter look at the news of the week.
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Governor Jindal’s Letter To The Editor on State Budget
Despite reports to the contrary, the final budget that was signed into law does not include any cuts for people with developmental disabilities who are currently receiving waiver services.
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Help us Honor Acadiana’s Hometown Heroes
Do you know a man or woman who deserves to be honored for his or her service to our community? What about a local first responder or teacher who serves us day after day? Now is your chance to shine the spotlight on those individuals who deserve it more than the rest.
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Sen. David Vitter Calls Immigration Bill “A Bad Deal”
Sen. David Vitter gives his strong opinions on the Immigration Bill floating in the U.S. Senate.
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Landrieu: Louisiana’s Dispensable Senator
The Republican Party of Louisiana discusses Sen. Mary Landrieu's electability.
![Biggest Loser of the 2013 Legislative Session: Louisiana Democratic Party Chair Karen Carter Peterson](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2013/05/Karen-Carter-Peterson-FB-e1370897019175.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Biggest Loser of the 2013 Legislative Session: Louisiana Democratic Party Chair Karen Carter Peterson
The Republican Party of Louisiana calls out Sen. Karen Carter Peterson for being the lone person to vote against the compromised budget.
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Louisiana Wins
Gov. Bobby Jindal tells you why he is happy with the results of the La. Legislative Session.
![From Those Wonderful Folks Who Fleece You Each Year [OPINION]](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2013/06/51624232.jpg?w=980&q=75)
From Those Wonderful Folks Who Fleece You Each Year [OPINION]
It’s a sad and frightening spectacle of an overreaching bureaucracy.
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Holder’s Hypocrisy – He Knows Nothing [OPINION]
His boss has as little respect for the Constitution and the rule of law as Holder does.
![Lafayette Police Officer Richard “Ricky” Rees Laid To Rest Today](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2013/05/5572_1116097100953_7316583_n.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lafayette Police Officer Richard “Ricky” Rees Laid To Rest Today
Funeral services for Richard "Ricky" Rees were held Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the Delhomme Chapel of the Flowers on Bertrand Drive.
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Festival International Weather Forecast
Festival International has once again taken over downtown Lafayette and the question on everyone's mind is 'what's the weather forecast?'
![Winging It Wednesday Panelist Weighs In On Boston](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2013/04/Boston-Marathon-aftermath.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Winging It Wednesday Panelist Weighs In On Boston
Chechnya has a long history of rebellion against the Russian government.
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Arrest Imminent In Boston Marathon Bombings
A law enforcement official also told CNN that a lid to a pressure cooker thought to have been used was found on the roof of a building near the scene.
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Enter our NCAA Bracket Challenge for Your Chance to Win a Million Dollars! [CONTEST]
We are no longer accepting new entries. Thanks for participating and good luck!
Unlike photos from your vacation, we WANT you to show us your predictions for the NCAA men’s basketball tournament. And if you predict the outcome of the bracket perfectly, we’ll give you (cue Dr...
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UL Tuition To See Significant Increase
A 10 percent tuition hike was approved by the University of Louisiana Board of Supervisors for all nine campuses in the system for the 2013-14 school year.
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Lafayette Parish To Write $3.4 Million Check To Waste Facilities
Lafayette City-Parish President Joey Durel says the money did not come out of the general fund, but out of the Mosquito Abatement Fund.
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Apparent Smoothie World Owner Sends Facebook Message After Release From Police Custody
It appears Tai Nguyen, the man accused of allegedly locking himself inside Smoothie World over two weeks ago, is out of police custody.
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Smoothie World Owner Remains In Hospital After Standoff At Lafayette Business
KPEL News was able to obtain Facebook postings believed to be from the suspect from throughout the day and during the standoff.