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Halloween is the perfect opportunity to get creative and replicate a Lafayette celebrity that has an iconic look. We asked our listeners what local celebrity they would dress up as for Halloween and here are the top 5 responses and details you need to pay special attention to in order to nail it for your Halloween party this year.

Ghost towns have always captured people's imaginations. Louisiana has quite a few of them, and many are closer than you might think.

A Thursday evening single-vehicle crash in Vermilion Parish took the life of a Lafayette man, Louisiana State Police have confirmed.

Wally's laidback personality allowed Henney to get him licensed as an emotional support pet. This special alligator has been a comforting companion for Henney as he has gone through radiation treatments for cancer.

The state fire marshal modified the burn ban earlier this week. But Lafayette Parish will not be taking part in those modifications.

I'll never forget where I had my first Louisiana-style crawfish pistolette. They had them at an Exxon gas station on the side of 190 in Port Barre, LA, and now I get them every time I head to Baton Rouge or New Orleans!

For several years, Phil Devey and his family have transformed their Lafayette home's exterior into an elaborately decorated Halloween display that families love visiting.

LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - When you see a red light, do you notice if it's a round one or an arrow? Did you know that there is a difference between the two? When you approach a red light looking to turn right, you know that you must stop first,  then you can proceed through to the right turn. But...

Are there really names that are against the law in Louisiana?

Where are the best sushi restaurants in Lafayette? Well, don't worry here are the top 5 sushi restaurants in Lafayette, Louisiana according to Yelp.

The Ochsner Lafayette General Breast Center, in collaboration with Ochsner Cancer Center of Acadiana, has planned a special event to usher in Breast Cancer Awareness Month this October.

There are many natural sources available to ward off mosquitoes.

LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - An Acadiana man convicted of sexually exploiting a 12-year-old girl will spend the next three decades behind bars. According to a press release by the U.S. Attorney's Office, 40-year-old Jason Eric Lott began a relationship with the child and, with the child's parents unaware, started engaging in sexual acts with the girl...

A felony warrant has been issued in connection with the fatal shooting of Denzell ’Tue Shoe’ Alexander.

It's no secret that Louisiana has issues when it comes to poverty, education, blight, and crime, these towns just seem to have more than others.

In his notice of veto, Guillory argued that a tax hike should be up to Lafayette citizens.

Authorities were notified this past weekend of the fact that a 17-year-old fathered a child with the employee.

Eagle Produce LLC recalls whole cantaloupe sold in Louisiana grocery stores because of possible health risks. On Wednesday afternoon Eagle Produce initiated a voluntary recall of 6,456 cases of whole cantaloupes due to the potential of them being contaminated with Salmonella. According to the FDA, a test was conducted in a distribution center where they concluded this information.

Earlier today, the organization announced the election of eight new members of its board of directors, of whom one is from right here in Acadiana.

Ozempic is a prescription drug that has generated significant attention recently, not only for its primary purpose of managing blood sugar levels in people with type 2 diabetes but also for its potential to aid in weight loss.There has been controversy around people taking this drug to lose weight because the FDA has not approved it as a standalone weight loss medication. In addition, many are concerned about the potential long-term side effects especially now that they are changing their warning label to reflect a major side effect users are suffering from after taking Ozempic.