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State Senator 22 elect Fred Mills joined State Representatives Taylor Barras and Page Cortez on this morning's edition of Acadiana Live.  Mills spoke of his weekend win, and his fellow lawmakers addressed redistricting and the state's shortfall.

State Senator 22 elect Fred Mills joined State Representatives Taylor Barras and Page Cortez on this morning's edition of Acadiana Live.  Mills spoke of his weekend win, and his fellow lawmakers addressed redistricting and the state's shortfall.

Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Lt. Craig Stansbury spoke with Bernadette Lee and Ken Romero on The Morning Report about how inmates are assigend to duties outside the jail, and navigating the issue of deadly force.

Scott Brazda talks with Secretary of the Louisiana Department of Natural Resources Scott Angelle about the Louisiana oil industry.

Scott Brazda talks with Republican Congressman Jeff Landry about healthcare and his first few weeks in office.

Armon Schwing, candidate for State Senate District 22, spoke to Bernadette Lee about what motivated him to run.

Lafayette City Parish President Joey Durel tackled issues of the day during today's edition of Lafayette Live targeting topics important to those in Lafayette.

KPEL news has learned Lafayette police have two new programs rolling out this month that will help them fight crime.  Details will not be unveiled to the public until next week, however Police Chief Jim Craft gave KPEL's Suzanne Ferrara a sneak peak.

Wingin' It Wednesday panelists Warren Caudle, Carol Ross and Mike Stagg battered over the oil and gas industry along with healthcare reform today.

Apiyo Obala with the Performing Arts Society of Acadiana joined The Morning Report to talk about two upcoming shows.

David Groner, one of the candidates vying to win the State Senate District 22 seat, says the economy and representation are two big issues in the race.

Lafayette's Environmental Quality Manager Mark Pope says some Tuesday and Friday garbage customers in Lafayette will have their collection day changed.

Lafayette Congressman Charles Boustany tells KPEL there will be plenty to debate this week as the House takes up a measure to repeal President Obama's Healthcare Reform Law.

There's been a  handful of fatalities and accidents with injuries in Acadiana, all within 24-hours of each other.  Some shutting down our interstate systems.  Acadiana State Police are sending drivers a message.

State Representative Simone Champagne joined Bernadette Lee and Ken Romero for Acadiana Live this moring to talk about the upcoming session dealing with districting and the fiscal only session.

Rob Guidry, President and CEO of the Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, spoke to Bernadette Lee and Ken Romero about a recent trip to Washington to meet with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

Charles Hebert with the LSU Agriculture Center/4-H Director dropped by The Morning Report Thursday with students to share information about their hard work.

Changes will be coming to the budget office at Lafayette Consolidated Government.  City Parish President Joey Durel talks about this issue and many more during Lafayette.

KPEL news has learned State Police has been forced to cancel it's academy class because of lack of funding.  In fact, there hasn't been an academy class in two years because the economic downturn.  On average, fifty troopers graduate from the academy...

Nick Gautreaux, the former State Senator from District 26, has moved on to head up the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles, leaving his seat open.  The special primary election will be held of February 19th.  Candidate Nathan Granger spoke on The Morning  Report about why he wants the job.