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Louisiana Lottery Confirms One Ticket Wins $213 Million Powerball
In Louisiana, we are blessed to be surrounded by the kind of things that money can't buy. For example, a quiet kayak ride on Lake Martin at dawn, a sunrise over the Atchafalaya Basin, and the sound of music, laughter, and dancing coming from a neighborhood block party in New Orleans, Lafayette, or Alexandria, they're all part of the Louisiana experience. And no, they aren't for sale.
Texas Lottery Confirms One Ticket Wins $213.8 Million Powerball
Texans don't have to be told but just in case you're new to the Lone Star State, you are blessed. Our amazing state offers some incredible money-can't-buy experiences. If you've ever tried to count the stars while camping in the Big Bend of Texas, or seen the wildflowers blooming between Abilene and Austin, or caught a sunrise on Lake Ray Hubbard you know the value of these Texas-only experiences.
Dustin Poirier Teases Final UFC Fight at Lafayette CAJUNDOME: But Could It Really Happen?
Over the weekend, UFC legend and Lafayette’s own Dustin Poirier ignited excitement among local fans by hinting at a potential UFC event at the CAJUNDOME. This wouldn’t just be any fight—it could mark Poirier’s final bout, allowing him to retire in his beloved hometown. It all...
New Firearm-Free Zone Designated in Major Portion of Downtown Lafayette
The University of Louisiana at Lafayette (ULL) Science Museum in downtown Lafayette has been officially designated as a Firearm-Free Zone. This designation, effective immediately, prohibits the possession of firearms within the museum and extends to a 1,000-foot radius surrounding the building located at Jefferson and Congress Street. The announcement comes...
Ten Facts That Make Louisiana Truly Unique
If you are from Louisiana, you likely know a lot more unique facts about the Bayou State than those who aren't. But for those who don't know, Louisiana is a world all its own and here are ten unique facts about Louisiana that you may or may not know:. Parishes...
Horrifying Plane Crash in Brazil Kills All 62 Aboard as Aircraft ‘Falls’ Out of Sky
A passenger plane crashed into a gated residential community in Brazil’s Sao Paulo state Friday, killing all 62 people aboard and leaving a smoldering wreck, officials and the airline said. Officials did not say if anyone was killed on the ground in the neighborhood where the plane landed in...
Louisiana Oil Field Workers Discriminated Against on The West Coast
Some Louisiana oil field workers say that they are being discriminated against while doing work on the West Coast. if you know anyone who works in the oil field, you know that they work hard and they work very long shifts. In addition to that, many work very far away from home, and sadly some now say they are being discriminated against while in their oil field uniforms.
Interactive Maps Show Which Texas Cities Will Be Under Water in 50 Years
HOUSTON, Texas (KPEL News) - Hurricane season has arrived and we've already seen a lot of big storms - including one that has done a lot of damage in southeast Texas. There is more activity expected to brew in the Gulf, a lot of folks along the Gulf Coast in Texas are on edge about flooding. And that's the short-term worry.
Louisiana’s Most Commonly Committed Crimes
While we love to have have good time in Louisiana, we also have our fair share of crime. Actually, it seems Louisiana might have our unfair share of crime according to the statistics. Out of all of the crimes committed in Louisiana, what are the most common?. Louisiana Incarceration Rate.
Nostalgic Collectors Cups Available At Louisiana McDonald’s Locations
Millennials across Louisiana are about to lose their minds over these nostalgic collector cups McDonald's announced they are bringing back. I will be making a call to my grandparents to see if they still have the OG glass collector cups from McDonald's from back in the day. As a kid,...
St. Martin Parish Sheriff’s Office Seeks Public’s Help to Find Missing Teenager
On Monday, August 12, the St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office is seeking help from the local community to locate a missing 16-year-old girl that has been missing for several days. Makaila Lafrenierre, was last seen August 9th, 2024 around 7:30 p.m in the 1000 block of Wyatt Road in Arnaudville,...
SHOCKING VIDEO: 2 Babies Ejected From Vehicle On Houston Freeway
Warning: Please be advised that the article contains graphic photos/videos. A startling video that has gone viral on Facebook reveals the chilling aftermath of a catastrophic wreck on a Houston freeway, that ejected two young children from a vehicle. WITNESS CAPTURES SHOCKING VIDEO. The footage begins after the collision, capturing...
Louisiana Native Theo Von Bringing Comedy Tour to Cajundome
Comedian and podcast host Theo Von announced today that he's bringing his widely popular comedy tour Return of the Rat to the Cajundome in Lafayette, Louisiana on Friday, Nov. 29, 2024. Tickets for the event will go on sale to the general public this Wednesday, August 14 at 10:00 am...
Bankruptcy Filing for Lumber Liquidators Leads to Louisiana Closures
The announcement came down Sunday evening that LL Flooring, previously known as Lumber Liquidators, had filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, and that filing will impact Louisiana. Officials with LL Flooring announced they will be closing 94 of their locations including two in Louisiana. According to officials with the company, they...
Louisiana Has Made the Top Ten on the Homicide List
In the state of Louisiana, there has not been a lack of deadly shootings in the last several years, and those numbers have led to a not-so-flattering rating for our state according to BRProud. Zinda Law Group has been analyzing data from all fifty states about the number of homicides...
Louisiana Woman Falls Out of Jeep During ‘Red Dress Run’
Many in our region converged on the city of New Orleans, Louisiana this past weekend for the annual "Red Dress Run" and the event did not disappoint. So many people took part in the annual fundraiser, while others elected to just be part of the festivities, but sadly, it didn't go down without some sort of commotion.
ALERT: Baby Formula Sold at 2 Major Texas Chains Under Recall
HOUSTON, Texas (KPEL News) - Did you know that too much Vitamin D can be a bad thing? Well, it's bad enough that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a recall of a vital product for young families. Baby formula sold at two major chains in Texas...
Goodwill Will Tell You ‘No’ to These Donations in Texas
While you stay inside to avoid this Texas heat, you may take the time to do some cleaning around the house. You probably ran across some stuff you don't need anymore or just want to get rid of to free up some space. You may just have a garage sale to get rid of that stuff but you may also feel the need to donate those items to a charity. There are a plethora of places in East Texas to donate used items and all of them are perfect options to do so. One such organization is Goodwill which can be found in Longview, Texas and other East Texas cities. While they accept a long list of items, there are some items they will not take.
Louisiana Police Searching For Two Teens in Attempted Murder Case
(Port Barre, Louisiana) - Two groups of young people were in a convenience store last week, and Port Barre Police Chief Deon Boudreaux says two 16-year-olds are now wanted for attempted-first-degree murder after shots were fired according to KLFY. Officials say that while they have been searching, including at the...
The Top 10 Worst Places To Live In Texas Now Revealed
From the northernmost parts of Dallas, TX to the southern tip of San Antonio, TX; and from east to west, these places have been declared the worst to live in The Lone Star State. Texas is rich with great places to settle down and raise a family, but there's always...
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