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UPDATE: Sandbags Available Ahead of Potential Flood Event
OPELOUSAS, La. (KPEL News) - While we are no strangers to the rain here in South Louisiana, there is still a limit to what the ground can handle. With the weather forecast calling for a good bit of rain over the next few days, the time to prepare for possible flooding is now.
Dozens of Acadiana youth participate in the AWS Summer Work Experience Program
The Acadiana Workforce Solutions Summer Work Experience Program recently wrapped up; the program offers students the chance to do a week-long boot camps to get work experience from local businesses.
Paralyzed Lafayette police officer speaks 1 year after fatal shooting: 'Lost my entire identity'
Struggling emotionally, mentally and physically, the road to recovery has been bumpy for Hali Bradford, a Lafayette police officer who was shot and injured in the line of duty. Bradford was one of two officers shot Aug. 5. A toddler, 19-month-old Kaci Cyprian, was killed and her older brother, Kaisyn...
Broussard man sentenced on federal drug charges
Morris James, 52, of Broussard, has been sentenced to 42 months in prison on drug-related charges. U.S. Attorney Brandon Brown, in a news release, said James was sentenced by U. S. District Judge S. Maurice Hicks Jr. to 42 months in prison, followed by 3 years of supervised release for possession with the intent to distribute cocaine.
I-210 Westbound Shutdown Here Is What We Know
If traveling west on I-10, Southwest Louisiana motorists be advised. According to the Louisiana State Police, I-210 Westbound is shut down, and it is estimated that it will remain closed for an estimated four hours due to an overturned 18-wheeler. Be safe, everyone. For updates on the accident or other...
Heavy traffic on I-10 eastbound, westbound near Texas/Louisiana border
LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Two separate incidents are causing heavy traffic going east and west on I-10 near the Texas/Louisiana state line. All lanes are now open after an accident on I-10 W near Vinton, but congestion remains around eight miles. On I-10 E from the Texas/Louisiana state line...
Louisiana reclassifies drugs used in abortions as controlled dangerous substances
Louisiana lawmakers have added two drugs commonly used in pregnancy and reproductive health care to the state’s list of controlled dangerous substances, a move that has alarmed doctors in the state. Mifepristone and misoprostol have many clinical uses and one use approved by the FDA is to take the...
What Louisiana City Has Most DWI Arrests?
SHREVEPORT, LA – I recently heard some shocking stats about drunk driving in Louisiana and I have been wondering why Shreveport leads this dangerous category by such a wide margin. You be the judge of what the numbers show. Shreveport Police made 625 DWI arrests in 2023 and there...
United Way Southwest Louisiana announces new grant recipients
Special to the American Press In a substantial move toward bolstering the resilience and capacity of local social services, United Way Southwest Louisiana is proud to announce its latest round of grant awards. Numerous regional organizations have been selected to receive funding to support critical community services ranging from youth mentoring programs to senior care, […]
Northside hires familiar face to take over its boys basketball program
The Northside boys basketball program will be led by a familiar face this upcoming season, after rehiring Ross Rix to be their head coach. Rix, who had spent the past two seasons at JS Clark serving in the same capacity as well as the Bulldogs' athletic director, was the Vikings head coach from 2014-18.
Fines might not deter abuse at La. facilities caring for the disabled, audit finds
A review of how state officials respond to allegations of abuse at Louisiana facilities that care for the developmentally disabled found that fines assessed for infractions haven’t been effective in preventing abuse. A Louisiana Legislative Auditor’s report issued Monday noted that maximum fine amounts handed down to intermediate care facilities (ICFs) haven’t been adjusted since […]
Himbola apartment tenants warned by management they 'will be charged for repairs'
Residents of Lafayette's Himbola Manor apartments received letters Monday from the apartment manager alerting them to inspections scheduled to take place Tuesday and Wednesday. The letter, signed by property manager Quoizael Green, warned residents that "violations would be given for unreported repairs and housekeeping issues." It went on to say,...
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