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Is the practice limited to kids just horsing around or do those dangling shoes denote areas for illegal activity? Here's what we found out.

The story behind the song Paint Me a Birmingham isn't about the city in Alabama. Here's what the song's writer really wanted painted.

Efforts to recall New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell reached a milestone on Wednesday (Feb. 22) as organizers announced they have gathered enough signatures to "trigger a referendum" on Mayor Cantrell.

Urinating in feed and shooting up someone's deer stand lands one person in jail and two others cited for harassment.

TICKFAW, La. (KPEL News) - Dozens of stolen cell phones are being returned to their owners after Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's deputies say members of a Colombian theft ring took them from Mardi Gras parade-goers celebrating in New Orleans. ...

I know we literally just got done with Mardi Gras but I have something interesting to tell you in regarding next year's celebration.

Gabrielle Jones is charged with eight counts of Cruelty to Juveniles after allegedly assaulting children at a Monroe childcare center.

A convicted sex offender was arrested on Lundi Gras night after police discovered him selling candy and novelty items along the parade route.

A man wanted by police is accused of stealing more than $10,000 worth of items.

LAFAYETTE PARISH, La. (KPEL News) - Mardi Gras Day turned out to be a fatal one for a Texas woman who was traveling along Interstate 10 near the Acadia/Lafayette Parish line when troopers say her car caused a four-vehicle crash. In a press release, Louisiana State Police say they responded to the crash shortly after 4:00 p...

One of the best ways to get someone's attention that may be on a Mardi Gras float is to hold up a sign.

Have you ever wondered why people walk around with ashes on their heads for Ash Wednesday?

Watch as people ran from Bourbon St. after they thought a man had a gun in his possession.

Three people were shot Mardi Gras night in Breaux Bridge.

I came across a Louisiana road trip that will take you to 5 of the best hole-in-the-wall BBQ restaurants.

Cajuns softball had a tough weekend in Clearwater but it wasn't all bad, here are the Cajun's key takeaways from their weekend in Florida.

Around 12:57 am on Wednesday, February 22, Lafayette Police responded to a shooting in progress in the 200 block of Verdun Street.

What's a surefire way to ensure that the seat next to you on an airplane is always empty? According to this Tik Tok video, the solution is already on the plane.

Peyton Manning reveals a surprise video from Mardi Gras in the French Quarter.

Wind gusts in excess of tropical storm strength are likely across Louisiana today. Here's what you need to do to stay out of harm's way.