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We Asked AI What It Thinks a Cajun Summer Vacation Looks Like in Louisiana
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - By this point, a lot of us have either returned from vacation or are currently on it. As we get closer to August, we know that families are settling back down and getting ready for the start of the upcoming school year. But, that doesn't...
Viral Video Shows Woman Watching Man Walking With Three Legs
A woman at a railroad crossing was left scratching her head and eyes after she spotted a man walking around with "three legs." The man obviously does not have three legs, but he rigged his pants to make it look like he does, and he has certainly caught the attention of many.
Is Louisiana Ready for the ‘Pickle Cupcake’ Trend? (VIDEO)
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - The Internet is a strange and wondrous place, filled with so so many marvelous things. It is also filled with things that appear to be very, very wrong. This is one of those times where the Internet could probably not be more wrong. And it...
Louisiana Architecture Students Build Home for Man Unhomed for 20 Years
David Begnaud, with CBS Mornings, once again illuminates a story that will tug at your heartstrings in the best way. Architecture students at Tulane University in New Orleans, Louisiana, collaborated to build a tiny house that had a massive impact on a man who had been homeless for two decades.
Superior Grill Lafayette Opening Date Announced
After bringing you two exclusive sneak peeks inside of the new Superior Grill Lafayette on Kaliste Saloom Rd, we now have confirmation of the official opening date. (Previous Superior Grill Sneak Peek Article Below) Lafayette Superior Grill. Superior Grill's sign reads "Fabulous Mexican Dining" because they mean it. The new...
Wreck Closes Lane on I-10, Major Delays Announced
Another wreck on I-10 has caused many traveling the highway to stop or detour. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announced on Wednesday afternoon, July 10, 2024, that the left lane on I-10 East was closed due to an accident. The lane closure is on I-10 at the Atchafalaya...
Dramatic Footage Shows Shooting From Outside of Popular Louisiana Bar
A shooting outside of Houma, Louisiana bar left three people injured and after watching the video it's a miracle that more were not shot. The shooting happened outside of Thirsty's Bar on Barataria Avenue on Sunday, June 30. According to FOX 8 News, "One of the victims, a 49-year-old man,...
Inmate Nearly Escapes From Louisiana State Prison ‘Angola’
An inmate in the Louisiana State Penitentiary nearly escaped from the facility after allegedly stabbing someone. WBRZ reports that an inmate made his way to the roof of the facility after allegedly stabbing another inmate. The inmate who was stabbed received non-life-threatening injuries in the incident. The inmate who made...
Lafayette Man Arrested for Stealing Over $500K From Infirmed Person
The St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office has arrested a Lafayette man after he allegedly exploited an infirmed person totaling over $500,000 in theft. Gregory T. Red, 62, was arrested on a slew of charges that include:. Exploitation of Person with Infirmities. Mortgage Fraud. Credit Card Fraud by Person Authorized to...
Louisiana Apparently Has a Beetle Infestation and Our Legislation Wants to Do Something About It
Louisiana has a beetle problem and it's so bad that our Legislative House created an "emergency beetle subcommittee" to deal with it. On Tuesday, July 9, the subcommittee met to discuss how to deal with this ongoing environmental crisis that is reportedly threatening Louisiana's citizens and the timber industry. What...
Two Arrested for Church Point, Louisiana ATM Theft
CHURCH POINT, La. (KPEL News) - Two people have been arrested in connection to a June 26 ATM robbery at a Church Point bank. According to Church Point Police, twenty-three-year-old Brennan Jean-batiste of Breaux Bridge and 19-year-old Jakavon Jermaine Sam of Arnaudville were arrested and booked into the Acadia Parish Jail.
Louisiana Library Announces They Are Hosting a Toddler Prom
A library in Lafayette, Louisiana is hosting a Toddler Prom and now it's time to get the kids dressed up. The Lafayette Public Library announced on social media that they are hosting the event on Friday, July 12, 2024. Kids ages 2-5 are invited to the prom and no registration...
Child That Drowned Behind Louisiana Welcome Center Identified, 1-Year-Old Brother Also Found
The body of the child found floating in the water behind a Louisiana Welcome Center has been identified as a 4-year-old boy, according to the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office. The story gets even sadder as the deceased boy's 1-year-old brother was also found abandoned in a ditch on I-10 eastbound...
Lafayette, Louisiana Road Closing for Next Two Weeks Due to Drainage Construction
Lafayette Consolidated Government has announced that part of a road in the city has closed due to construction. The 100 block of Aymar Road, right off Pinhook Road near Verot School Road, is closed to all traffic starting on Wednesday, July 10, 2024. The closure is expected to be daily...
Louisiana Lottery Confirms $50,000 Winner Will Expire in 8 Days
In Louisiana thousands of people make a living traveling around the state or placing phone calls to Louisiana residents to remind them to pay their bills. Yeah, there is not shortage of people who are willing to ask you to pay up. However, the tables in this scenario have been flipped as far as the Louisiana Lottery is concerned. They are desperately trying to give some money away.
Are You a Victim of Walmart ‘Policy’? Louisiana Shoppers Warned
Retail giant Walmart has been accused in court of not being "truthful" with shoppers. Many shoppers at Louisiana's 138 different Walmart locations may have noticed the practice but one shopper has finally taken the retail giant to court. And it appears as though the evidence is quite damning. A lawsuit...
Hurricane Experts Update Forecast – It’s Not Good for Louisiana
Residents of coastal Louisiana have just dodged a major bullet in the form of Hurricane Beryl. The storm's track brought it onshore early Monday morning along the middle Texas coast and for the most part Louisiana was spared the bulk of torrential rains, high winds, and storm surge. Our neighbors in Texas were not so lucky but in true Texas fashion, they're pulling themselves back up and getting on with the recovery.
Louisiana Coffee Shop Under Fire For Allowing Customer To View NSFW Content Uninterrupted
A Louisiana coffee shop is in the hot seat after how they responded to a patron watching NSFW content inside the cafe. Woman's Post Goes Viral About Man Viewing NSFW Content In Louisiana Coffee Shop. Chelsea Derise's Facebook post has spread like wildfire after detailing the lengths she went to...
Another Exclusive Sneak Peek Inside of the New Superior Grill in Lafayette
As Acadiana waits for the brand-new Lafayette location of Superior Grill to open, we've been able to get another exclusive sneak peek inside showing you even more of what's inside and what's in store. Lafayette Superior Grill. Superior Grill's sign reads "Fabulous Mexican Dining" because they mean it. The new...
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