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Daytime Traffic Closures Happening at Lafayette Intersections
Major roadways such as Ambassador Caffery Parkway, Johnston Street, and Pinhook Road are a part of the roadwork.
Lafayette Parish Man Arrested Following Home Break-in
A Lafayette Parish man is sitting in jail following a home invasion just after midnight early Friday.
Jennings, Louisiana Teens Admit They Made Threatening Calls
Two teenage girls admit to authorities they were responsible for threats against their high school.
Lafayette Couple Arrested as Burns and Drugs Hospitalize Toddler
A mother and her boyfriend are now behind bars after the woman's daughter was hospitalized Thursday night with burns and drug ingestion.
Opelousas, La. Inmate Escapes from St. Landry Parish Courtroom
An inmate from St. Landry Parish escaped from the courtroom.
Louisiana State Police to Conduct Impaired Driving Checkpoint in Iberia Parish
In their efforts to make driving on the roadways as safe as possible, Louisiana State Police will be conducting an impaired driving checkpoint at an undisclosed location in Iberia Parish.
Lafayette, La. Officials Looking for Missing Woman
Lafayette Sheriff's officials are asking for the public's help in finding a woman last seen on Christmas Day in Lafayette.
Former Broussard, Louisiana Mayor Charles Langlinais Has Died
The former Mayor of the City of Broussard, Charles Langlinais, has died.
Fentanyl Kills Louisiana Teen Who Thought It Was Percocet
LAROSE, La. (KPEL News) - A 15-year-old girl who thought she was taking Percocet is now dead and the toxicology report says fentanyl was what led to her death. With those toxicology results now revealed, charges have been upgraded against the man accused of selling her the drugs...
Best Collection of Joe Burrow Memes
As Joe Burrow gets ready to take his Cincinnati Bengals to a second straight AFC Championship Game, his popularity is through the roof!
Meth, Grenade, & Body Armor Seized During Local Traffic Stop
A traffic stop made after a Lafayette Parish Sheriff's deputy said he noticed illegal window tint violations on a vehicle led to a huge haul of illegal weapons and narcotics that are now off the streets.
Lafayette Man Sentenced in Torture of Gay Teenager
In a truly disturbing case of a young man with a clear obsession and hatred for gay males, 21-year-old Chance Seneca has been sentenced to stay behind bars for a long time.
Inclusive Prom to be Held in Lafayette, Louisiana in March
An Inclusive Prom is set to be held Saturday, March 11 in Lafayette.
2 Encouraging Stats in Louisiana's Fight to Keep its Teachers
A new report being touted by the state Department of Education is showing an apparent reversal in what many feared would be a growing outmigration of teachers either to the same positions out of state or to a career change.
Youngsville, La. Teacher Gets Prestigious $25,000 Educator Award
A Youngsville teacher was given a national award of excellence worth $25,000 from the Milken Foundation Wednesday.
Abbeville Woman Dies in Lafayette Crash
Sheriff's officials say a woman is dead after crossing the center line of traffic at the intersection of Pinhook and Verot School Roads.
Cajun Harley Davidson to Host Punt-Pass-Kick Competition
SCOTT, La. (KPEL News) - Cajun Harley-Davidson in Scott hosts many great events each month. Whether it be chili, gumbo, or jambalaya cookoffs to benefits various charities, HOG rallies, or even parties with Elvis, Cajun HD is the place to be on Saturdays.
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