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A Baton Rouge woman is headed to federal prison after defrauding COVID relief programs. She’s one of hundreds charged in a $10 billion nationwide scam still unfolding.

Crawfish cook-offs, Holi Festival, Italian food, live music, and more! Here’s your guide to the best events happening this weekend across South Louisiana.

Dr. Henry Goolsby, his wife, and their clinic will pay $450K to settle Medicare fraud claims over improper neurostimulator billing. Read the full case details.

A cow escaped RodeoHouston Tuesday morning, causing chaos as it ran loose near NRG Stadium. The Houston Police Officers' Union shared video of the bovine beauty sprinting down the road while a brave bystander attempted—but failed—to wrangle it.

LOUISIANA, La. (KPEL News) — Louisiana has long been an oil and gas powerhouse, but over the past four years, the energy industry has been hamstrung by excessive bureaucracy, burdensome regulations, and what many see as an anti-energy agenda from the Biden Administration. Howe ...

Join the Down Syndrome Association of Acadiana (DSAA) for the Inaugural Bad Pants Open Golf Tournament at Le Triomphe on April 7, 2025! Enjoy golf, prizes, food, live music, and a $10,000 Hole-in-One giveaway—all for a great cause! Register today!

Trader Joe’s is recalling its Organic Acai Bowls due to potential plastic contamination, urging customers to discard or return the product for a full refund. The recall affects 10-ounce packages sold under the Trader Joe’s brand. While no details have been provided about the source of the contamination, the company is taking precautionary measures to ensure customer safety. Customers with concerns can contact Trader Joe’s Customer Relations at (626) 599-3817 or via email.

Mardi Gras is full of festive throws, but what do you do with all those beads after the parade? Discover creative and sustainable ways to reuse your Mardi Gras beads for crafts, donations, and decorations!

You can find many secrets in the waters of Texas, including abandoned cities underwater.

Explore the controversies surrounding the Paycheck Protection Program and the extensive fraud issues faced by the government, after four in Louisiana are accused of fraud.

Roya Boustany, known for prosecuting high-profile cases, aims to reform juvenile justice and reduce recidivism in Lafayette as City Court Judge.

Brach Myers wins Louisiana Senate District 23 special election, replacing Jean-Paul Coussan. Myers secures victory with 55% of votes, promising a positive approach.

Tensions with and within Russia have brought the subject of nuclear attacks back to the forefront. Should an attack on the USA occur, big cities in Texas and Phoenix, Arizona will see major losses.

Louisiana man arrested in Opelousas for receiving illegal goods via mail. Understand the risks associated with online deliveries in your area.

Yes, Valentine's Day, the day of love actually has bloody, brutal beginnings.

Spring may still be weeks away, but it’s never too early to start preparing your garden in Southwest Louisiana! While the ground might not be ready and a few cold snaps are still in the forecast, now is the perfect time to get ahead. Start propagating seeds indoors for cool-season vegetables like lettuce, kale, and broccoli, and begin mapping out your garden layout. With guidance from the LSU AgCenter’s Vegetable Planting Guide, you can plan for a successful growing season and be ready to plant as soon as the weather warms up. Stay tuned as we walk through each step of the process in the coming weeks!

Join Mayor Ray Bourque in promoting the significance of youth sports at the Broussard Sports Complex, offering Spring registrations for baseball and softball programs.

President Donald Trump plans to stop minting pennies, citing high production costs. Find out what this means for your spare change and the history of rare, valuable pennies.

With the right timing, soil preparation, and pest management strategies, growing a backyard garden in Southwest Louisiana is easier than you think. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced gardener, now is the perfect time to get your hands in the dirt and start planning for a bountiful harvest!

Texas is big, 2nd largest state in the USA in case you didn't know. We have one ranch, 1, that's bigger than the entire state of Rhode Island.