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Wanted: Sex Offenders From Acadia Parish
Acadia Parish Crime Stoppers asking for your help to bring these sex offenders to justice.
Midyear Budget Shortfall At $313 Million; Gov. Edwards Says There Is “Need For A Special Session”
State legislators will likely be called into a special session next month to deal with a budget deficit. The Revenue Estimating Conference has determined the midyear shortfall is around $313 Million.
REPORTS: Suspect Dead In Ohio State University Attack [Updated]
Eyewitness accounts say at least one person was badly injured or killed.
Lafayette General Foundation Announces Mayci Breaux Scholarship Winners
The scholarship began with a $100-donation from a benefactor in Montana. The scholarship soon grew to a $50,000 award.
UL Lafayette-Boise St. Game To Be Televised In Acadiana
Can't make it to the game Saturday? Catch it on TV.
Lafayette, Acadia Parish DSNAP Sites Open Monday
The Blackham Coliseum and the Rayne Civic Center will be open for DSNAP benefits distribution next week.
Disaster Food Stamp Benefits Now Available, But By Alphabetical Order
The best way to pre-register is online at www.dcfs.la.gov/preregister, or you can call 1-888-LAHELP-U (1-888-524-3578).
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.
DCFS Announces Locations for Disaster SNAP Benefits
Assistance available for eight parishes next week. Schedule for additional parishes announced.
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.
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!
Slow Sales Tax Collection Prompts Review Of LCG Budget
Mayor-President Joel Robideaux calls for review of the municipal budget priorities amid a three-month sales tax decline.
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.
Upper Lafayette Foundation To Host Sheriff’s Forum
District Attorney Keith Stutes will moderate the event.
Teen Leadership Day To Be Held Friday In Lafayette
Teen Leadership Day is sponsored by the Louisiana Safe and Supportive Schools' Initiative and hosted by the Lafayette Parish School System.