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Hazmat scene at Highway 1 near Morganza Spillway
MORGANZA - Fire officials are managing a Hazmat scene on Highway 1 near the Morganza Spillway, according to the Morganza Fire Department. Fire officials say there is no threat to the public and the situation is isolated to one specific area. Officials did not identify what substance leaked or how the Hazmat scene took place.
New fire station in the works for Iowa
IOWA, La. (KPLC) - It’s a bittersweet moment for Iowa firefighters as one of their stations was demolished earlier this week. The Iowa Volunteer Fire Department Thomson Ave. Station has seen its fair share of unfortunate situations. But, Fire Chief Charlotte Lantier says the station has also seen some good times too.
Residents say Tommasi landfill causing problems in the neighborhood
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) -Residents who live near Tommasi landfill didn’t have many complaints when the facility was mostly a dirt pit. But over the years it’s grown and it could get much taller. Some residents would like to see DEQ put a stop to it. DEQ tentatively...
Saints sign pair of familiar names at LB, DT ahead of preseason finale
The New Orleans Saints executed a pair of moves Friday morning ahead of their open practice at the Caesars Superdome, bringing back a pair of familiar South Louisiana names. See more on WWL and Audacy.
Thibodaux Police Department announces traffic modification to Canal Boulevard Roundabout during construction
Effective Tuesday, August 27, 2024, a slight modification to a portion of the current traffic pattern regarding the roundabout will go into place. Motorists are asked to be aware of new signage in the area and message boards that will direct traffic into new lane switches. This modification will require...
Channing Tatum Explains What Hollywood ALWAYS Gets Wrong About This Louisiana Accent
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - When someone in Hollywood is asked to play the role of a character from Louisiana, they are always taught to use one of two generic accents. The first is a standard southern twang if the character is from north Louisiana. The other? A Cajun accent if they are from south Louisiana.
Drivers in Louisiana Facing New Threat on Roadways
Driving in Louisiana can be scary sometimes and there's a new danger for those who travel through communities across the state. Sure, we know that the condition of the roads in the "Bayou State" isn't the greatest, but that isn't always the biggest threat or issue on the roads. For...
‘Alison Solis’ Email Scam Resurfaces in Louisiana and Texas
Don't be fooled by this classic email scam circulating once again. I'm not proud to admit that I even questioned its legitimacy at first. It seems like every week, a new scam pops up in Louisiana and Texas. I am starting to think that scammers believe we are particularly naive because of how often we are targeted and warned of a new scam they have crafted.
The Top 10 Richest Schools In Louisiana – Tuition & Fees
The American Institutes for Research is - Private School vs. Public School “The diversity of public school is a strength.” Robert Pianta, professor of early childhood education and founding director of the Center for Advanced Study of Teaching and Learning at the University of Virginia, says parents should be “clear about the specific benefits that they are seeking for their child.”
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