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There are a variety of programs that inmates at the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center can take to try to improve reading skills, get a GED and more.  Julio Nadin highlighted some of the programs on The Morning Report.

State Senator Mike Michot joined The Morning Report to discuss Louisiana legisltors who have recently decided to switch political parties.  Michot also talked about what needs to be done to tackle the state's budget issues.

Congressman-elect Jeff Landry, of the Third Congressional District, spoke with Bernadette Lee on The Morning Report about his committee assignments after he takes the oath of office.  Landry has been appointed to Transportation & Infrastructure along with Natural Resources.

The Lafayette Fire Department's increase in fire calls and calls for help is not because of the cold weather snap. Fire Chief Robert Benoit tells KPEL news the increased population and more and more people living under one roof are the reason for the increase.

Mariusz Smolij, Maestro of the Acadiana Symphony talks about a Christmas concern December 16th at the Heymann Center featuring Beau Soleil and local school children.

On today's segment of Wingin' It Wednesday panelists Warren Caudle, Mike Stagg and Carol Ross debated several issues dealing with the Bush-era tax cuts, the latest with the healthcare law and Wikileaks.

The Greater Lafayette Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Rob Guidry says their group, along with the national organization, are working to remind Congressmen and others of the benefits of a strong domestic oil production program.

The new UL Lafayette football coach is very enthusiastic about his new home and the team.  Bernadette Lee and Ken Romero had a chance to sit down and talk with Mark Hudspeth.

WWE wrestler Dolph Ziggler joined The Morning Report today to talk about tonight's wrestling event.  He shared some of his personal insights into the world of WWE.

7th District Congressman Charles Boustany joined Bernadette Lee and Ken Romero on The Morning Report to discuss the latest in debate over the new healthcar law.  One element of the law was struck down by a federal judge this week.  Boustany answered questions about that issue along with the latest on unemployment benefit extensions and tax cuts.

Both Lafayette Police and State Police say they're seeing a significant increase in DWI arrests by narcotics.

On today's edition of Acadiana Live, State Representative Joel Robideaux talked to hosts Bernadette Lee and Ken Romero about Civil Service, candidates changing parties and that state's budget woes.

George Choplin with the St. Martinville Knights of Columbus #1276 joined The Morning Report today to talk about Sunday's Christmas parade.

The replacement of a bridge on Chemin Metairie Road along with the construction of roundabout at Bonin & Fortune Roads has travellers very frustrated.  Lafayette City Parish President Joey Durel and Youngsville Mayor Wilson Viator talked about it on The Morning Report.

It's the first bit of good news for Lafayette City Parish employees who didn't get an annual pay increase over the sumemr due to economic uncertainty.

A large variety of live and silent auction items have been selected to showcased tonight during a fundraiser for the Boy Scouts of Acadiana.  Art Hawkins spoke about on The Morning Report.

Warren Caudle, Carol Ross and Mike Stagg joined the Morning Report to discuss the deal President Obama worked out with Congress dealing with unemployment benefits and tax cuts.

Apiyo Obala with the Performing Arts Society of Acadiana speaks to Bernadette Lee and Ken Romero on the Morning Report about the lastest with PASA.

On tonight's Lafayette City Parish Council agenda is an item dealing with a proposal for a 2 percent pay increase for all employees.  Council Chairman Jay Castille talks to Bernadette Lee and Ken Romero about this issue and others before the council.

State Representative Page Cortez was the guest for latest edition of Acadiana Live during the Morning Report.  Cortez spoke to Ken Romero and  Bernadette Lee about the budget shortfall, redistricting and more.