You've got at least two opportunities to hear their plans for Lafayette and Lafayette Parish before you head to the polls to cast your ballot early or on election day, October 14: One Acadiana's in-person forum or each morning at 8 am Wednesday through Friday when the candidates join the Acadiana's Morning News to answer questions.
Some Lafayette residents are getting phone calls telling from someone claiming to be from local law enforcement, and it's come to the attention of the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office.
The construction of the new Lafayette High School officially this week, right on schedule. Construction crews have been preparing the site, and officials announced today (9/25) that the groundbreaking ceremony will happen Friday at 9 am.
The Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry (LDAF) is offering a cash reward of up to $15,000 for information that leads to an arrest and conviction of the person or people responsible for starting the large wildfires that have plagued the southwestern part of the state.
The investigation comes amid a growing number of disturbing headlines and lawsuits against the department over the treatment of detainees, including strip-searching a grandmother.
A man wanted for the statutory rape of a child in North Carolina faked his own death in a "kayaking accident" in Louisiana before being arrested in Georgia.
Louisiana Citizens Fair Plan policyholders may be eligible for a grant of up to $10,000 under the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program (LFHP). The program is designed to help homeowners repair or replace their roofs to withstand hurricane-force winds and possibly save on insurance costs.
Acadiana shoppers head to the Cajundome Convention Center in Lafayette this weekend for the 2023 Tinsel and Treasures to peruse the offerings of 135 vendors. Whether you want to shop around or enjoy the additional events, we've got all the information and links you need for a wonderful experience.
(KPEL News) - One of my favorite movie franchises of all-time is the "Rocky" movie series. While superstar actor Sylvester Stallone is known for a wide variety of characters he has played, his Rocky Balboa character is who I will always identity him with...