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On Monday's edition of Acadiana Live, State Representative Jonathon Perry spoke with Bernadette Lee and Ken Romero about the state's budget problems, census data, redistricting and more.

Panelists Warren Caudle, Carol Ross and Mike Stagg joined The Morning Report today to talk about politics, The Federal Reserve and more.

A hard freeze lasting up to six hours is being predicted overnight across Acadiana.  One of the biggest concerns is one of safety.  Fire Chief Robert Benoit and fire fighters had a Fire Prevention Bureau awareness meeting in light of forcasted freezing temperatures.

Power officials are doing everything they can to ensure a major blackout like what happened in Acadiana about two weeks ago doesn't happen during these freezing temperatures.

Acadiana came together today for the national moment of silence and prayer for the Arizona shooting victims.

On this morning's edition of The Morning Report with Bernadette Lee and Ken Romero, former Governor Edwin Edwards' biographer Leo Honeycutt spoke about the ex-politician.

This week, former Lafayette and Scott councilman Purvis Morrison, was sworn in as the Mayor Scott.  He tells Bernie and Ken of The Morning Report, he wants the great development to continue.

During this morning's edition of Lafayette Live with Joey Durel, Bernadette Lee and Ken Romero talked to Mr. Durel about City-Parish Attorney Pat Ottinger's decision to end his public career as the attorney.

U.L. Lafayette is maintaining  increased enrollment despite huge budget cuts.  University President Dr. Joe Savoie tells KPEL news preliminary numbers show nearly six-hundred more students for Spring.  U.L. had the highest enrollment ever this past fall with nearly seventeen-thousand students...

Anthony Emmons, sitting in for Warren Caudle, Carol Ross and Mike Stagg debated issues related to the repeal of the healthcare reform law, the new food regulations, and personal responsibity during today's Wingin' It Wednesday segment.

The murder rate in Lafayette increased by one, according to preliminary police statistics that reflect up to November of 2010.    There were twelve murders in 2010 and eleven in 2009.

If you are tired of sitting in traffic due to construction, the news is either good or bad depending on how you choose to view it.  Bill Fontenot, Acadiana Manager with the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development says there are many projects in play.

Louisiana State Police say two fatal crashes this past weekend could have ended differently if only the motorists would have buckled up.

Lafayette City Parish Council Chairman Jay Castille joined The Morning Report to discuss the night's agenda as one of their items includes appointing someone to the District 1 seat after it was vacated by Scott Mayor Purvis Morrison.

The flu season is getting an early start here in Acadiana as well as statewide.  Flu season normally peaks in February or even March.

State Representative Freddie Mills joined The Morning Report to talk about the upcoming budgetary issues in our state, redistricting and the ongoing race for the District 22 State Senate seat.

Bernadette Lee and Ken Romero talk city-parish issues with City-Parish Pres. Joey Durel

Bernadette Lee and Ken Romero talk about city-parish issues with City-Parish Pres. Joey Durel

One item on tonight's Lafayette City Parish Council meeting agenda is final adoption of a two percent pay increase for all Consolidated Government employees.

U.S. Senator David Vitter joined The Morning Report to discuss the defeat of the Dream Act, the Omnibus Spending Bill, the Census and more.