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Jennings man accused of breaking into Rocket Drive Inn; police searching for 2nd suspect
JENNINGS, La. (KPLC) - A Jennings man is under arrest and police are searching for another suspect after a burglary at a Jennings drive-in restaurant. On Aug. 24, shortly after 1:30 a.m., someone broke into the Rocket Drive Inn, according to the Jennings Police Department. Joshua Musser, 33, was arrested...
Channing Tatum Explains What Hollywood ALWAYS Gets Wrong About This Louisiana Accent
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - When someone in Hollywood is asked to play the role of a character from Louisiana, they are always taught to use one of two generic accents. The first is a standard southern twang if the character is from north Louisiana. The other? A Cajun accent if they are from south Louisiana.
Tickets Available, Selling Fast, for McNeese’s Home Opener vs Southern
McNeese State University's home opener is just around the corner, and tickets are selling out quickly! The Cowboys will face off against Southern University this Saturday, and you won't want to miss it. The game will be packed with excitement, including a special halftime performance by Southern’s famous band, the Human Jukebox.
Storms in Crowley knock down trees and power lines
CROWLEY, La. (KADN) — Crowley is dealing with significant storm damage after severe weather hit the area on Sunday afternoon. The National Weather Service reported downed trees and power lines in Acadia Parish. A tree fell on a shed on Sidney Richard Road near US 90 outside Crowley. At...
Montegut Middle School teacher, Gayle Westley, celebrates 50 years of making a difference
Beloved Montegut Middle School teacher, Ms. Gayle Westley, is celebrating 50 years of educating local students in the bayou community. Ms. Westley has been teaching 8th grade U.S. History at Montegut Middle School for all 50 years of her education career. “Gayle has somehow managed to touch the lives of everyone in our community,” said Montegut Middle School Principal Jennifer Pitre. “It’s magical what she has managed to do. There is never a day that goes by where she doesn’t amaze everyone.” Principal Pitre has worked with Ms. Westley for the past 10 years.
Fierce rally falls short in heartbreaking fashion in McNeese season opener at Tarleton
STEPHENVILLE, Texas – History nearly repeated itself for the McNeese Cowboys here in Memorial Stadium in front of a nation audience on ESPN2. Trailing 26-7 at the half, McNeese scored 16 unanswered second half points and had a chance to tie the game in the end, but Tyler Larco’s 44-yard attempt against a stiff wind had the distance but sailed just right of the upright and No. 21 Tarleton State was able to hold off a fierce McNeese rally for a 26-23 win.
Lake Charles truck driver pleads guilty to killing cyclist on River Road in Marrero
A Lake Charles truck driver pleaded guilty Monday to negligent homicide for the death of a bicyclist on River Road in Marrero, according to Jefferson Parish District Attorney Paul Connick Jr. Philemon Lyons-Feemster, 29, was sentenced to three years of active probation for the death of Pedro Manzuela-Villa, 32, of...
Why was Garrett Nussmeier willing to wait to become LSU's QB? The answer is in Lake Charles.
Forty-seven years ago, construction began on a two-story brick house in Lake Charles. Paul and Melanie Hebert did a lot of the work themselves as they built a place for their young family. She stained kitchen cabinets in the middle of the summer and painted the walls. He installed studs, electrical wiring and sheetrock, working while he maintained his cattle.
Off-duty Louisiana trooper arrested, charged with DWI for second time this year
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — An off-duty Louisiana State Police trooper accused of driving while intoxicated was arrested for the second time in 2024. Louisiana State Police said Isaiah Gilbert, 28, of Hammond, was stopped after 1 a.m. Monday after his vehicle was seen crossing the divider line while driving south of I-110 in East Baton Rouge Parish.
Would You Rather—Louisiana School Transportation Edition
Louisiana is officially in a state of emergency due to extreme heat and its raised some serious concerns in terms of transportation for students. Over 100 school buses in central Louisiana are operating without AC making conditions for the bus drivers and students on board less than ideal.
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