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Lafayette Prosecutor Becomes First to Enter Race for City Court Judge Saloom's Seat
1+ hour, 51+ min ago (421+ words) LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) " A Lafayette attorney with deep roots in local prosecution and victim advocacy is stepping into the race to replace one of the longest-serving judges in Lafayette City Court history. Emilia Pardo announced her candidacy for Lafayette…...
10 Cajun “Peanuts” Parodies We’d Actually Read
4+ week, 23+ hour ago (231+ words) LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) " The "Peanuts" gang holds a special place in our childhood memories. Whether it was flipping through the one-shot newspaper comics or sitting down to watch timeless classics like'It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,'Charles M. Schulz's beloved…...
Louisiana Lawmakers Split on Maduro Capture After Venezuela Military Operation
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (1199+ words) Louisiana's Congressional Delegation has long called for action against Maduro regime. LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) " President Donald Trump announced Saturday morning that U.S. forces captured Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife during a large-scale military strike on Venezuela overnight, marking…...
Louisiana Teachers Can't Accept These Christmas gifts—Most Parents Don't Know
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (625+ words) LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - As the holiday season unfolds in Louisiana, many parents and students consider giving Christmas gifts to their teachers as a way to show gratitude for their hard work and dedication. However, did you know that Louisiana…...
Governor Halts Carbon Capture Wells After Rural Louisiana Communities Raise Concerns
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (252+ words) LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) " Louisiana is pumping the brakes on new carbon capture projects after years of mounting opposition from rural communities concerned about storing industrial waste underground near their farms and homes. Gov. Jeff Landry issued a moratorium Wednesday…...
From Hunting Alligators to Enjoying Etouffee: Aldean's Time in Acadiana
5+ mon, 21+ hour ago (417+ words) CATAHOULA, La. (KMDL-FM) - Everyone knows Jason Aldean is playing the Cajundome in Lafayette tonight as part of his'Full Throttle Tour, but not everyone knew the country superstar was in Acadiana yesterday. What the heck was Jason Aldean doing in Cajun…...
The US Government's Zombie Apocalypse Plan is Very Real
5+ mon, 6+ day ago (250+ words) Lafayette, Louisiana (KPEL-FM) - The idea of an actual Zombie Apocalypse is a really far fetched one, right? Well, don't tell the United States Government, because there is very real, declassified 30 page plan on exactly how our government, military, and local…...
New Cell Phone Law in Louisiana in Not A Primary Offense, Attorney Explains Law
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (372+ words) (KPEL) - As of August 1, 2025, drivers in Louisiana can no longer legally hold their cell phone while driving their vehicle. Several new laws have gone into effect in the state of Louisiana as of August 1st. While many may understand the surface…...
As The School Bell Rings, Do You Know When To Stop For A Bus?
6+ mon, 3+ week ago (382+ words) (KPEL News) - Each year, Louisiana drivers can feel a tremendous amount of stress as school starts because buses are rolling, and knowing when to stop for a bus can be confusing. For years in the state of Louisiana, you had…...
Church Point Animal Fighting Bust Prompts National Outcry
8+ mon, 1+ week ago (399+ words) CHURCH POINT, La. (KPEL News) " Following earlier reporting on the arrest of Nicholas Daigle for allegedly operating a cockfighting and dogfighting ring in Church Point, a national animal protection organization is calling for aggressive prosecution " and broader action to dismantle…...