Nathan Pike

Lafayette Parish Declares State Of Emergency
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL) — Lafayette City-Parish President Joey Durel has declared a state of emergency, and all non-essential government workers will be off Wednesday.
“These declarations by communities and states are simply legal requirements to position themselves for reimbursement by FEM…
Isaac Closes, Hurricane Watches Issued For Louisiana Coast
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL) — Hurricane watches have been posted from Morgan City to the Florida gulf coast as forecasters shift Tropical Storm Isaac’s predicted path further to the west.
As of 11 a.m. Isaac was just north of Cuba, moving to the west-northwest at 18 miles per hour, wi…
Arrests Made In Disappearance Case Of Keiosha Felix
(KPEL) — Family and friends of missing teen Keiosha Felix say police have made arrests in connection with her disappearance.
Keiosha’s cousin Portia Felix and her aunt Patricia Andrus have been arrested.  Felix was charged with obstruction of justice in the case. Andrus is
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Bring Mickey Home — Lafayette Gathers For Candlelight Vigil
LAFAYETTE, La.–Hundreds gathered Tuesday night at Park Sans Souci in Lafayette for a candlelight vigil in honor of 22-year-old Mickey Shunick, the UL Lafayette anthropology student who went missing early Saturday morning. Her disappearance has sparked an intense search effort by family, friends and …
Opelousas Girls Give Of Themselves–During Life And After
Morgan Adams and Sarah Jarrell were the poster girls of vibrant youth–both cheerleaders, both good students, both involved in their church and school. Jacqueline Robinson, who is a junior at Opelousas Catholic School and co-captain of the cheerleading squad, remembers them fondly as girls…