Traffic delays are to be expected this morning in the area of Ihop on Ambassador Caffery. It appears a gas leak has occurred causing the Ihop to be evacuated. Emergency responders are already on the scene.
This story will be updated as more information becomes available...
7-Year-Old Suspended For Aiming Pencil And Making ‘Gun Noises’ – Emulating his Marine Father
7-year-old Christopher Marshall, a 2nd grader at Driver Elementary in Virginia was recently suspended for making "gun noises" while pointing his pencil in what his teacher described as a "threatening" manner.
Earlier this morning Broussard Middle School administrators were informed that a student had written on a bathroom stall’s wall that there was a “pressure-cooker bomb” on the school’s campus.
Lafayette Comprehensive Plan Scenarios Seek To Centralize Population – Lafayette Live
Over the past several months the city of Lafayette has been collecting community input to develop a Comprehensive Plan that hopes to guide and accelerate every aspect of the city's growth for the future.
Are Film Industry Tax Credits Helping Or Hurting Louisiana – Wingin’ It Wednesday
On this week's edition of "Wingin' It Wednesday", panelist Mike Stagg, Carol Ross, and Warren Caudle joined "Mornings with Ken and Bernie" to discuss Congressman Cassidy's recent legislation as well as the film industry tax credits in Louisiana.
Morning After Pill Now Available To 15 Year-Olds With ID
The Plan B contraceptive pill is about to become a whole lot more obtainable for consumers.
A federal judge has ordered the removal of current restrictions requiring Plan B to be sold behind pharmacy counters and only to those 17 years and older...
‘Brown Devil’ Tweeter Joe Green Apologizes To Bobby Jindal
Yesterday, KPEL 965s Brandon Comeaux published a story on our website in which he reported a tweet written by Joe Green of "Forward Louisiana" and the subsequent controversy that erupted in its wake. In the tweet, which has since been deleted, Green called Louisiana Governor Bobby Jindal, "the brown devil".
Is Lafayette’s LUSFiber Doomed To Fail? – Lafayette Live
With Google announcing the acquisition of Provo, Utah's iProvo fiberoptic initiative, many around Lafayette are wondering if LUSFiber is next. City-Parish President Joey Durel commented on why he believes LUSFiber will succeed where iProvo failed.
Panelist Mike Stagg, Carol Ross, and Warren Caudle were given the opportunity to discuss the tragic Boston Marathon bombing and the following search and apprehension of the suspected bombers.
Proposed Bill Could End Tax-Free Internet Shopping
Currently, states can only require stores to collect sales taxes on online purchases if the store has a physical presence in the state. This loophole has allowed online sales to thrive in an economy where everyone is looking for the best deal possible.
Longtime NFL linebacker Scott Fujita signed a one-day contract with the New Orleans Saints on Monday in order to retire as a member of the team with which he won a Super Bowl.
Durel Says Red Light Camera Amnesty Period Not About Money
Tuesday night Lafayette City Council voted to defer a decision till May 21 on the much debated ordinance that would grant an amnesty period for red light camera violators owing more than $125 in fines.
Bostonians Belt Out National Anthem Before Bruins Game
Emotion was on full display when singing of the National Anthem turned into a packed stadium of grief stricken Bostonians belting out the anthem in full voice.
Should Amnesty Be Granted To Red Light Camera Violaters – Wingin’ It Wednesday
Panelist discuss the amnesty period for violators of Lafayette's controversial red light cameras, as well as the tragic bombings at the Boston Marathon.
Private Nonprofit Seeking $200,000 From Cajun Dome
From humble beginnings 26 years ago, Lafayette's Festival International de Louisiane has grown into one of the region's premiere events. Voted world's best free festival by About.com for the 2nd year in a row, Festival International brings the world to Acadiana, and in turn shows Acadiana to the world...
California Man Cuts Own Arms With Saws In Home Depot
An odd and grotesque scene went down Wednesday in a Los Angeles Home Depot when an unidentified man walked into the tool section of the store and began cutting his own arms with various small saws.
He cut both arms with hand saws down to the bone -- West Covina police Cpl...
A Look At Margaret Thatcher And Jindal Cries “No Mas” – Wingin’ It Wednesday
On this edition of "Wingin' It Wednesday" panelist Carol Ross, Mike Stagg, and Warren Caudle joined "Mornings with Ken and Bernie" to discuss Bobby Jindal's recent decision to abandon his tax swap plan, as well as the economic impact of the late Margaret Thatcher.
New Orleans Woman Arrested For Throwing Puppies Off Hotel Balcony [Graphic Video]
A surveillance video has emerged showing what appears to be two small puppies being thrown from a balcony at Crystal Inn on Tulane Ave. in New Orleans. Police say the video was recored on Saturday, April 6.