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Alligator Wanders onto Rural South Louisiana School Campus
Midland, LA (KPEL News) - I've been a south Louisiana resident my entire life, and people who aren't familiar with this part of the country inevitably ask if we have alligators as pets. If you live in the more rural parts of south Louisiana, like Vermilion or Acadia Parish, you don't have a pet gator, but you are likely familiar with them. The reptiles populate several of the waterways, and it's not uncommon for some of to catch a glimpse of them from time to time as they wander outside of their normal area.
Massive Swarm of Termites Seen Moving Between Eunice and Iota, Louisiana
Termites are swarming in South Louisiana and a massive swarm was recently spotted over Hwy 91 in Acadiana. Ashley Borque spotted the swarm between Eunice and Iota last weekend. As Rob Perillo put it, they were moving in a "curtain-like formation" above the highway. Termites usually begin swarming in mid-May...
South Louisiana Road and Bridge Closures Announced for May
Lafayette, LA (KPEL News) - Road closures because of work can be a headache, but they are certainly a necessary evil in Louisiana. From Lafayette to Jennings, and from Opelousas to Kaplan, state roads require maintenance and, in some cases, a full overhaul. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) proactively notifies the public about when closure will take place so drivers can plan accordingly.
Alligator Wanders onto Rural South Louisiana School Campus
Midland, LA (KPEL News) - I've been a south Louisiana resident my entire life, and people who aren't familiar with this part of the country inevitably ask if we have alligators as pets. If you live in the more rural parts of south Louisiana, like Vermilion or Acadia Parish, you don't have a pet gator, but you are likely familiar with them. The reptiles populate several of the waterways, and it's not uncommon for some of to catch a glimpse of them from time to time as they wander outside of their normal area.
South Louisiana Road and Bridge Closures Announced for May
Lafayette, LA (KPEL News) - Road closures because of work can be a headache, but they are certainly a necessary evil in Louisiana. From Lafayette to Jennings, and from Opelousas to Kaplan, state roads require maintenance and, in some cases, a full overhaul. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) proactively notifies the public about when closure will take place so drivers can plan accordingly.
South Louisiana Road and Bridge Closures Announced for May
Lafayette, LA (KPEL News) - Road closures because of work can be a headache, but they are certainly a necessary evil in Louisiana. From Lafayette to Jennings, and from Opelousas to Kaplan, state roads require maintenance and, in some cases, a full overhaul. The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) proactively notifies the public about when closure will take place so drivers can plan accordingly.
Massive Swarm of Termites Seen Moving Between Eunice and Iota, Louisiana
Termites are swarming in South Louisiana and a massive swarm was recently spotted over Hwy 91 in Acadiana. Ashley Borque spotted the swarm between Eunice and Iota last weekend. As Rob Perillo put it, they were moving in a "curtain-like formation" above the highway. Termites usually begin swarming in mid-May...
City Worker in Louisiana Seen Assisting Elderly Woman Across Roadway
A man in Crowley, Louisiana was seen assisting an elderly woman as she attempted to cross a roadway. The young man, who works for the City of Crowley is named Trevor, and he is seen holding the elderly woman as she steps down onto the road. As you can see in the photos here, the woman was also using a walking cane.
Alligator Wanders onto Rural South Louisiana School Campus
Midland, LA (KPEL News) - I've been a south Louisiana resident my entire life, and people who aren't familiar with this part of the country inevitably ask if we have alligators as pets. If you live in the more rural parts of south Louisiana, like Vermilion or Acadia Parish, you don't have a pet gator, but you are likely familiar with them. The reptiles populate several of the waterways, and it's not uncommon for some of to catch a glimpse of them from time to time as they wander outside of their normal area.
Alligator Wanders onto Rural South Louisiana School Campus
Midland, LA (KPEL News) - I've been a south Louisiana resident my entire life, and people who aren't familiar with this part of the country inevitably ask if we have alligators as pets. If you live in the more rural parts of south Louisiana, like Vermilion or Acadia Parish, you don't have a pet gator, but you are likely familiar with them. The reptiles populate several of the waterways, and it's not uncommon for some of to catch a glimpse of them from time to time as they wander outside of their normal area.
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