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Girlfriend Disputes LSP’s Version Of Fatal Officer-involved Shooting In Evangeline Parish
The girlfriend of the man who was shot and killed by an Evangeline Parish Sheriff’s deputy has hired a lawyer who disputes information released by State Police on the incident.
Blue Cross Launches SmartShopper To Help Consumers Compare Medical Procedure Costs
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana has a new way for its members to make an informed decision when it comes to getting a medical procedure.
FAFSA Submission Rate Up 7 Percent Over Last Year
The number of high school seniors filling out financial aid forms for post-secondary education is up 7 percent over last year.
Angele Davis Joins Race For State Treasurer
Former Governor Bobby Jindal’s ex-budget chief, Angele Davis, joins the pool of candidates running for state treasurer.
Series Of Workforce Summits Scheduled To Help Hire Personal Care Attendants
The Louisiana Department of Health and the Louisiana Workforce Commission will host a series of workforce summits as they seek to hire qualified individuals to work with people with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
New Report Shows Our Pets Are Getting Fatter
Have you ever thought of your pets as being fat or skinny?
Abortion Rate In Louisiana Decreases By 4%
Abortions in the Bayou State have decreased by 4% from 2015 to 2016, according to numbers by the state Department of Health.
Alton Sterling Was Fatally Shot 1 Year Ago Today
One year ago today, Alton Sterling was fatally shot at a Baton Rouge convenience store during a confrontation with two white police officers, resulting in riots, protests, a federal investigation, and even an ambush on Baton Rouge police.
10th Annual Suit Drive Underway To Benefit Individuals Released From Prison
The 10th Annual National Suit Drive is now underway to help releasing offenders look for a job and be dressed for the part.
DOTD Mourns The Loss Of Worker Killed While Fixing Potholes In New Iberia
63-year-old Paul Featherston was standing behind a dump truck when he was struck by an elderly driver.
Hottest Temperatures Of Summer Arrive For Fourth Of July
Here at KPEL, we verified this story simply by stepping outside.
State DOTD Worker Killed In New Iberia Crash
The driver of the vehicle who hit Featherston has been identified as 88-year-old Allen Olivier of St. Martinville.
Farmers, Ranchers Eligible For Flood Recovery Grant
Ag Commissioner Dr. Mike Strain says the floods caused more than $100 million in agriculture losses.
John Kennedy Among 10 Senators Calling For The Cancellation Of August Recess
Kennedy says Congress is running otu of time to address important pieces of legislation before the fiscal year ends.
Public School Students Required To Learn Cursive Beginning This School Year
The law requires students to be taught cursive writing by the third grade.
Thousands Of State Employees To Receive Pay Raise This Fiscal Year
A 2% pay hike was approved in this year’s legislative session.
Louisiana Ranks 9th For Structurally Deficient Rural Bridges
State Transportation Secretary Shawn Wilson says that’s not surprising, as he just had to close a bridge in Vernon Parish.
LDH Finds Brain-Eating Amoebas In Terrebonne, Ouachita Water Systems
While the water is safe to drink and bathe in, people should make sure it does not get in their nose.
US Reaches New Sugar Trade Agreement With Mexico
The U.S. brought a trade case against Mexico because they flooded our market with subsidized sugar.
Driver’s Ed Courses To Teach How To Handle Traffic Stops
Driver’s education courses will teach soon-to-be drivers about what to do during a traffic stop.