Lanie Lee Cook
Man Charged With Dismembering His Disabled Son Found Not Guilty By Insanity
A Thibodaux man charged with killing and dismembering his 7-year-old, disabled son was found not guilty by reason of insanity this morning.
Lafayette School Board Won’t Pay Consultant Threatening To Sue
The Lafayette Parish School Board won't pay a Metairie consultant who's demanding $200,00 for a contract the board never approved.
Zoning Updates Needed Before Lafayette Comprehensive Plan Can Take Shape
Developing a "unified development code" would consolidate those regulations and streamline operations when implementing the city's plans for the future.
Investigative Report Sheds New Light On Jennings 8 Murders
On the same day 27-year-old Lacie Fontenot's body was found near a water tower in Lake Arthur, an investigative reporter published an article shedding controversial new light on the unsolved murders of eight women in Jefferson Davis Parish.
Lafayette School Board Member Calls Police On Superintendent
Tension has reached a new level with the Lafayette Parish School Board after its Wednesday night meeting allegedly got physical.
Durel Proposes Tax For New Airport Terminal, Dedicated Funds For Animal Control
Lafayette City-Parish President Joey Durel is proposing a one-year, one-cent sales tax to build a new terminal at the Lafayette Regional Airport.
Lafayette Fire Department Scores High Rating
The Lafayette Fire Department will maintain its Class 2 fire rating for another five years, although it "still has a long way to go" to sustain the high rating.
DHH To Hold Public Hearing On New Abortion Regulations
Louisiana's Department of Health and Hospitals will hold a public hearing Feb. 4 about new abortion regulations one attorney said are aimed to shutter the state's five abortion clinics.
One Dead After Officer-Involved Shooting
Louisiana State Police says it's investigating an officer-involved shooting in DeRidder that left one man dead.
Five Things To Know About The Farm Bill
President Barack Obama signed the $956 billion farm bill into law today.
In Naming Winter Storms, It’s All About The #Hashtag
As winter storm Leon makes its way across the South today, some are found wondering: What's with the name?
DHH Says Deadly Amoeba Eradicated In DeSoto Parish
State health officials are saying a rare and deadly amoeba discovered last year in DeSoto Parish has been eradicated.
Lafayette Council Introduces Ordinance That Sets Timeframe For Establishing New Vermilion Parish Border
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL) — The Lafayette City-Parish Council introduced an amended ordinance Tuesday night that sets a timeframe for establishing a new border between Lafayette and Vermilion Parishes and provides additional funding for researching the boundary.
Lafayette Council Seeks $30K To Research Vermilion Parish Border
The Lafayette City-Parish Council will again consider tonight the border between Vermilion and Lafayette Parishes.
Louisiana Legislators To Discuss Marijuana Legalization
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL) — After Colorado’s marijuana dispensaries generated $5 million during the state’s first week allowing recreational marijuana purchases, the House Criminal Justice Committee will meet Jan. 21 to study the legalization of marijuana in Louisiana.
Education Wrap-Up: Forum Discusses Act 1, Technology More Accessible In Schools
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL) — A panel of education representatives met in Lafayette this week to discuss Act 1, the disputed legislation twice declared unconstitutional that makes changes in teacher tenure laws, salary schedules and personnel decisions.
Lafayette School Board To Reconsider One-Time Bonus, Elect New Officers
The Lafayette Parish School Board will reconsider tonight what to do with a one-time bonus for its support staff and elect new leadership for the new year.
Lafayette School Board Approves Bonus For Support Employees
Newly elected president Hunter Beasley mediated the Lafayette Parish School Board’s first lengthy discussion of the new year in reconsidering a one-time bonus for the school system’s support staff.
Lafayette School Board To Elect New Officers; Cobb Discusses His Term
After serving two years as Lafayette Parish School Board president, District 3 member Shelton Cobb will oversee a new round of officer elections tonight before stepping down from the position.
IBERIABANK, Teche Federal Bank To Merge
IBERIABANK announced Jan. 13 an agreement with Teche Federal Bank to acquire the company via merger for $161 million.