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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...
Louisiana’s Best Biscuit Recipe Was Born at a Bus Station
Crowley, LA (KPEL News) - The best places to eat in Louisiana are often the best-kept secret in town. You may find great grub in a gas station, a country club, a small space in between two boutiques, in a wood-frame building on a Cajun back road, or even a bus station. Chances are, someone's Maw Maw shared their kitchen recipes to create some of the best food you could get. Through the years, some of these small, locally owned eateries have disappeared for a variety of reasons.
Best Chips and Salsa in Lafayette and Acadiana
I've heard many people say that a Mexican restaurant can have great food but, if they don't have good chips and salsa, they don't want to eat there. I've heard many people say that a Mexican restaurant can have great food but, if they don't have good chips and salsa, they don't want to eat there.
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...
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.
Crowley, Louisiana, Teenager Stars in Popular HULU Series As Leader of Girl Gang
Crowley, LA (KPEL News) - The community of Mire lies northeast of Crowley in south Louisiana. For folks who are unfamiliar with the Acadiana area, that's between Lafayette and Lake Charles. However, one of the most popular shows on HULU right now could catapult that small community and the surrounding towns to the top of America's mindset.
EHS Art Students Shine at 2024 VASE with Top Ratings and Multiple Medals
The 2024 Visual Art Scholastic Event (VASE) featured strong participation from EHS Art students, all of whom achieved a perfect rating of 4 out of 4. This reflects their high level of talent and commitment to the arts. Several students, including Savanna, Debora, Brady, Kross, and Carleigh, presented two artworks each and received medals for both pieces, demonstrating their ability to produce quality work consistently. Other students, such as Amber, Amy, Kaylee, and Knox, earned medals for their individual art submissions, further indicating the success of EHS students at the event. Although the group progressed from the Area to the Regional competition, they did not advance to the State level this year. Nevertheless, the students' accomplishments are recognized, and their artistic development continues to progress. Congratulations to all for their excellent performance at the 2024 VASE.'Visit here for more details.
Local Summer Opportunity: SOWELA's Culinary Camps for Kids in Lake Charles and Jennings
SOWELA Technical Community College will host Culinary Camps this summer at its main campus in Lake Charles and its Jennings site. The camps are for children in seventh to ninth grades. Each site will have two sessions, providing several opportunities for participants.
Crowley, Louisiana, Teenager Stars in Popular HULU Series As Leader of Girl Gang
Crowley, LA (KPEL News) - The community of Mire lies northeast of Crowley in south Louisiana. For folks who are unfamiliar with the Acadiana area, that's between Lafayette and Lake Charles. However, one of the most popular shows on HULU right now could catapult that small community and the surrounding towns to the top of America's mindset.
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.
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.
Best-Kept Biscuit Recipe in South Louisiana Was Born at a Bus Station
Crowley, LA (KPEL News) - The best places to eat in Louisiana are often the best-kept secret in town. You may find great grub in a gas station, a country club, a small space in between two boutiques, in a wood-frame building on a Cajun back road, or even a bus station. Chances are, someone's Maw Maw shared their kitchen recipes to create some of the best food you could get. Through the years, some of these small, locally owned eateries have disappeared for a variety of reasons.
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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