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The arrests come as LPSS and law enforcement continue to crack down on threats made against schools.

LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - Imagine you are in your home late one night and two masked men wearing all black break into your home. Then, you and your friends/family are held at gunpoint. That's what happened one Monday night in November (11/7) when Lafayette Police were called to a shooting in progress in the 1000 block of North Pierce Street...

OPELOUSAS, La. (KPEL News) - Stealing a gun from a police vehicle is not one of the smartest crimes to commit. That's what 18-year-old Braylon Jones of Opelousas is accused of doing a week ago when he came across a police unit from outside of St...

Patrick Jenkins has led St. Landry Parish for 6 years and is getting recognized for the district's growth.

Franklin Police made an alarming discovery when they responded to multiple complaints of a male subject sunbathing in the nude.

Lafayette Police are on the scene of a major crash involving a motorcycle with at least one confirmed fatality.

Here is a list of Chistmas films that were filmed right here in Acadiana.

Obie Hulin is one of the most fun-loving, caring, honest, kind, give-you-the-shirt-off-his-back kind of guy you'll ever meet.

Terrance St. Julien's video has been chosen as a finalist on ABC's America's Funniest Videos. Now he's got some merchandise to help promote the video.

This is not the first time that a St. Landry Parish Animal Control Director has made headlines.

The Sonic Christmas Parade will take place in Downtown Lafayette this Sunday, December 4, 2022.

OPELOUSAS, La. (KPEL News) - The four people charged in the killing of a 15-year-old boy have been indicted on Second Degree Murder charges for the November 2nd shooting. The incident happened on North Main Street in Opelousas, according to the St...

This upcoming weekend in Acadiana will be a great one for high school football. There will be mini wars taking place all over the state. But specifically with STM, Westgate, Vermillion Catholic, Carencro, and Teurlings/LCA. Here are 3 reasons why LCA will defeat Teurlings.

The December 10th Election is approaching as early voting has begun and lasts through Saturday, December 3. While there are local races across the state - including the runoff for Lafayette City Court Judge featuring Roya Boustany and Jules Edwards - there are also eight Constitutional Amendment proposals up for your vote. Brief Hi...

The Lafayette Police Department was called out to the scene of a homicide earlier this afternoon.

There are some positive signs for Lafayette Parish, but a lot more work that needs to be done as well.

STM faces off against E.D. White this Friday for a chance to play for a championship, here is why they will be victorious.

The woman claims it takes longer than 3 1/2 minutes on the cup to make the macaroni and cheese, which led her to file a $5 MILLION dollar lawsuit against the cheese makers.

The Teurlings Rebels took a significant leap this season. Last season the Rebels were average at best sitting at 6-5. This year they matured and went to a different stratosphere finishing 12-1. Now they are gearing up to face LCA this Friday, where the winner will advance to the state championship. Here are 3 reasons why Teurlings will beat LCA to go to the state championship game.

Lafayette Council members support an expert in-depth study and robust public input before a final decision is made.