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LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - It's always good to see when someone's passion to help their own community gets rewarded. Jacarde Carter, a former standout linebacker at Northside High School, was recently promoted from Defensive Coordinator of the football program to Head Coach... Continue reading…

While an arrest has been made in the theft of the 12 monkeys from Zoosiana in Broussard, there is currently no information on their whereabouts. Continue reading…

As we ramp up the Mardi Gras celebrations around Acadiana, Lafayette needs to make preparations for one of the biggest carnival season traditions: Barricades. Continue reading…

Severe storms will bring big changes to the South Louisiana forecast ahead of this weekend's Mardi Gras parades. Continue reading…

This may be one of the best stories that Anthony Bourdain ever told. It was about that time he "ran Mardi Gras with a bunch of drunk Cajuns in Mamou". Continue reading…

The Lafayette Animal Shelter and Care Center (LASCC) is reducing adoption fees for Valentine's Day. Continue reading…

The Galveston Diet, created for women in menopause, by local Dr. Mary Claire (Pastor) Haver has sold out in its first pressing as the world discovers how this Acadiana native teaches women how to cut through fat-shaming and diet fads. Continue reading…

LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - For the third week in a row, Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development workers will be in Lafayette to perform signal upgrades to selected intersections in the Hub City. Daytime Traffic Closures Happening At Various Lafayette Intersections There will be intermittent lane closures happening at several...

LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - For the third week in a row, Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development workers will be in Lafayette to perform signal upgrades to selected intersections in the Hub City. Daytime Traffic Closures Happening At Various Lafayette Intersections There will be intermittent lane closures happening at several...

LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - "The Voice of Louisiana" will be heard across the country once again as Moon Griffon will guest host The Dan Bongino Show on Monday, February 6th. "I got the call this morning and I told them 'I'm ready,'" says Moon Griffon... Continue reading…

The arrest comes with a long list of drug charges. Continue reading…

An audit of Grand Coteau shows several problems from last year's audit have not been corrected. Continue reading…

LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - Of the names that have been tossed around for a possible run at Louisiana Governor from the Democrat side of the aisle, this name wasn't expected. Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development Secretary Shawn Wilson - who has roots in Lafayette, Louisiana Democratic Party Chairperson Katie Bernhardt, State...

The New Orleans Police now has the power to shut down a business with criminal activity after an ordinance was passed Thursday. Continue reading…

Patty in the Parc will be held on Friday, March 17, 2023, at Parc International in Downtown Lafayette. Continue reading…

LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - As another workweek begins, another round of traffic closures begin as well. Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development crews will be focusing on Interstate 10 and Interstate 49 this week as construction to help make the interstates as safe as possible will continue this week... Continue reading…

One of the most talented football players in the Acadiana area has announced where he'll be playing college football. Continue reading…

This Airbnb is a must-visit if you are in need of a little getaway, especially if you like the water. Continue reading…

Enter to win front-row seats to see Lyle Lovett in concert at the Heymann Performing Arts Center in Lafayette. Continue reading…

The second accusation involves a 12-year-old girl. Continue reading…

In recent weeks you may have seen several local bakeries on social media claim to have the best King Cake Bread Pudding. Continue reading…

The 2022 Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year will now coach at LCA. Continue reading…