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UL Lafayette Helps Students Cope With Flooding Challenges
The University has started a fundraising campaign to make sure that flood-affected students can afford to enroll for the fall semester.
Roads Closures Throughout Acadiana (UPDATED)
The Department of Transportation and Development has announced the following REVISED road closures due to flooding in Acadiana.
Acadia Parish Enacts Curfew For Monday Night
The Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office is placing a curfew for Monday evening from 8:00 pm to 5:00 am in the unicorporated areas of the parish.
Lafayette Parish Road Closures (LATEST UPDATE)
The following areas are still reporting problems with high water in the roadway. The public is asked to avoid these areas until the water subsides and the streets are cleared of abandoned vehicles.
Message For Youngsville Residents Trapped By Floods
Lafayette Parish School Board member Jeremy Hidalgo has a message for those trapped by the waters in the Youngsville area.
State Of Emergency Declared For Lafayette Parish
Lafayette Parish Mayor-President Joel Robideaux has declared a state of emergency for Lafayette Parish as a result of severe weather.
Funeral For Montrell Jackson (Video)
Jackson is the last of the three Baton Rouge police officers to be buried after all three were gunned down in an ambush on law enforcement a little over a week ago.
Days After Attack, KPEL Shared Some Cajun Love With Orlando Station
People across the country are searching for ways to help in Orlando. Some are donating to funds for families. Others are giving blood. KPEL sent PIZZA!
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Lafayette Police Offer Shopping Safety Tips For Holiday Season
The Lafayette Police Department offers the following safety tips while shopping.
Statewide Election Results 2015
Check here for the latest election results from October 24th.
Former Carencro Police Officer Admits To Taking Payments From Former Desperado’s Owners
United States Attorney Stephanie A. Finley announced today that a Carencro Police officer pleaded guilty to receiving cash payments from James Panos, former owner and manager of Desperado's Cabaret, while the officer was in charge of regulating exotic dancer permits for the Carencro Police Department, and during a time Desperado's operated as an illegal enterprise.
Mardi Gras Safety Tips & Safety
The Lafayette Police Department is in final preparation for the 2015 Mardi Gras parade season here in the City of Lafayette.
Fatal Crash Victims Are People, Not Stats: Letter To The Editor
As I sit here awake, I can’t help but recall the phone calls I’ve received or made over my seven years as Superintendent and 34 years as a State Trooper.
State Officials Announce Installation Of “Move Over” Signs Along State Highways
In support of Louisiana’s “Move Over” law, Louisiana State Police Superintendent Colonel Mike Edmonson alongside Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development Secretary Sherri H. LeBas announced the installation of several dozen Move Over for Emergency Vehicle signs across the state.
Cow Shortage Causes Projected Increases In Beef Prices
Beef production continues to fall in the U.S., and production is almost 6 percent lower than this time last year.
Texting Challenge Continues For UL, Southern Contest
Southern University and University of Louisiana at Lafayette fans, alumni and students are encouraged to make donations to support each school's student scholarship program by sending text messages on Friday and Saturday, Aug. 29 and 30.
Lafayette’s Direct Flight To Denver Began Today
Planes are looking pretty full through the first month of service.
84-MPG Commuter Cars To Be Manufactured Next Fall In Shreveport
Elio says it plans to produce 250,000 cars a year at the Shreveport facility by 2016.
Lafayette Man Indicted For UL-Lafayette Bomb Threat + Bank Robbery
A federal grand jury indicted a Lafayette man for allegedly making a bomb threat and attempting to rob a bank, according to U.S. Attorney Stephanie A. Finley.
Look Out For Meteors In The Sky Tonight
The annual Perseid meteor shower lasts for several days.