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![Incredible Video of Huge Explosion Reported in Intracoastal City [UPDATE 11:28 AM]](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/07/Explosion-2.jpeg?w=980&q=75)
Incredible Video of Huge Explosion Reported in Intracoastal City [UPDATE 11:28 AM]
A huge explosion in Intracoastal City this morning, caused by the blowout of a natural gas pipeline, briefly closed Highway 333 in south Vermilion Parish.
![Boyfriend Of Formerly Missing Teen Found In St. Martin Parish](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/07/Coy-Borel-and-Lexy-Jones.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Boyfriend Of Formerly Missing Teen Found In St. Martin Parish
Coy Borel has been charged with theft, contributing to delinquency and felony carnal knowledge.
![Lafayette Police Reveal Suspect Hid Sex Offender Status + More Details in Shunick Case](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/07/Brandon-Lavergne-e1341600121131.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lafayette Police Reveal Suspect Hid Sex Offender Status + More Details in Shunick Case
Lafayette Police Chief Jim Craft says Brandon Lavergne has been charged with first-degree murder and aggravated kidnapping.
![UPDATE: Brandon Scott Lavergne Arrested And Charged With First Degree Murder](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/07/mickey_shunick-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
UPDATE: Brandon Scott Lavergne Arrested And Charged With First Degree Murder
More details at a press conference tomorrow.
![Mickey Shunick – The Latest](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/05/Mickey-Shunick-640.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Mickey Shunick – The Latest
Police now believe there is not a connection between Mickey Shunick's disappearance and that of an Indiana girl who went missing more than a year ago.
![Big Changes Coming To The Daily Advertiser](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/05/The-Daily-Advertiser-e1337212109243.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Big Changes Coming To The Daily Advertiser
In a letter from President and Publisher Karen Lincoln, the newspaper says effective June 1st, only subscribers will be able to have full access to theadvertiser.com and price changes will be put into effect.
![Win Cash Contest Returns](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/05/win-cash-300x201.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Win Cash Contest Returns
Every weekday in May, we have 2 chances at winning ONE THOUSAND DOLLARS!
![Lafayette Panelists Are Appalled With The Secret Service & The GSA](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/04/140089241.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lafayette Panelists Are Appalled With The Secret Service & The GSA
Winging It Wednesday panelists are appalled with the Secret Service and the General Services Administration.
![Healthcare, The Russian Military, & George Zimmerman – Winging It Wednesday 4/11/12](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/04/141960556.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Healthcare, The Russian Military, & George Zimmerman – Winging It Wednesday 4/11/12
With these big topics, the arguments are sure to be flying in the control room this morning. Keep up with the conversation and vote for which panelist you think got it right.
![Who Do You Agree With? – Winging It Wednesday 4/4/12](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/04/142335862.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Who Do You Agree With? – Winging It Wednesday 4/4/12
Today's topics, like always, should get pretty heated. We want to know what you think about our panelists arguments.
![Who Is Playing At Downtown Alive! 2012?](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/03/Screen-shot-2012-03-28-at-12.25.59-PM.png?w=980&q=75)
Who Is Playing At Downtown Alive! 2012?
What to know who is playing every week? Here is a complete list of the 2012 schedule:
![Newt Gingrich Tells KPEL He’s Betting on Last Ditch ‘National Electronic Convention’ to Win Presidential Nomination](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/03/Newt-Gingrich2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Newt Gingrich Tells KPEL He’s Betting on Last Ditch ‘National Electronic Convention’ to Win Presidential Nomination
Newt Gingrich told KPEL today he's relying on an unorthodox last-ditch effort to win the Republican presidential nomination - including carrying enough delegates through the primaries to win an epic fight on the floor of the Republican National Convention in Tampa. The delegates Gingrich hopes to score in this Saturday's Louisiana primary will be very important if he wants to carry out that goal.
![Lafayette Schools Will Be Open Thursday – March 15th](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/03/97021048.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lafayette Schools Will Be Open Thursday – March 15th
On Thursday, March 15, 2012, there is a statewide education reform protest planned at the State Capitol. Schools in Lafayette Parish will remain open and plan to continue normal education.
![Severe Flooding Hits Lafayette Area, Closing Highways](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/03/120912403.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Severe Flooding Hits Lafayette Area, Closing Highways
There is a frontal system moving through the Acadiana area, bringing with it the potential for severe weather.
![Mardi Gras 2012 – What’s Going on Monday Night in Lafayette?](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2012/02/mardi-gras.jpeg?w=980&q=75)
Mardi Gras 2012 – What’s Going on Monday Night in Lafayette?
Looking for something to do tonight? There are a ton of things happening in Lafayette this evening for Lundi Gras:
![KPEL 96.5 Top Website Stories Of 2011](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2011/12/New-Iberia-Explosion-21.jpg?w=980&q=75)
KPEL 96.5 Top Website Stories Of 2011
The year is wrapping up, and along with all the festivities, it's time to look back on what you looked at on kpel965.com. Here are the stories that were viewed the most in the past 12 months.
![Toast Of The Town 2011 Drink Recipes](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2011/12/gentleman_jack_perfect_manhattan.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Toast Of The Town 2011 Drink Recipes
It's that time of year again, time to enjoy the flavors and spirits of the season. Republic National Distributing Co. and Townsquare Media have teamed up to bring you some great holiday drink recipes for the parties you'll be hosting this year. We'll al
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New Way To Enjoy KPEL 96.5 On-Line
We've got a great new way for you to listen to KPEL 96.5 online.
Hit the Listen Live button on the right side of this page to open our new streaming player - where you can listen to us online and browse our latest headlines.
![8 Great Summer Vacation Movies [VIDEOS]](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2011/05/Lampoon1-300x200.jpg?w=980&q=75)
8 Great Summer Vacation Movies [VIDEOS]
While summer doesn't officially start until June 21, Memorial Day marks the unofficial beginning to the hottest season at the movies.
Summer loses some of its meaning when you're an adult, since it no longer comes with a moths-long break from the grind.
Nevertheless, we can all still enjoy a good movie about summer vacations. After the jump, check out eight of our favorites.
![Famous Landmarks In Lafayette – Our Top 5](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2011/04/cajundome_300px1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Famous Landmarks In Lafayette – Our Top 5
The dictionary describes a landmark as “an object or feature of a landscape or town that is easily seen and recognized from a distance, esp. one that enables someone to establish their location”. Across the country, there are plenty of familiar landmarks, from the Statue of Liberty to the Golden Gate Bridge. But right ...