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Breaux Bridge, Louisiana native Renee Poche made her debut on season 5 of the popular Netflix show 'Love is Blind'.

Have you ever wondered who Louisiana's most wanted fugitives are? We have too, and we found out.

The annual parade and grand spectacle will feature Grammy Award-winning artist Sting and celebrated hip-hop sensation Flo Rida as the headliners.

Number 4 on this list might surprise you...

Witnesses described the disturbing scene on the Mississippi River Bridge in Baton Rouge Tuesday night when nearly 30 pigs fell from a trailer and were struck by passing cars.

The company points to something they call 'organized retail crime' as a major factor.

The Endymion Extravaganza is an over-the-top celebration by one of New Orleans' most-storied krewes.

KATC VP/General Manager Sean Trcalek promises that "Lafayette will see a dramatic INCREASE in local content."

This home USED to be the second most expensive home in Louisiana, but now this Baton Rouge paradise is hands down the highest priced home for sale in the Bayou State.

BATON ROUGE, La. (KPEL News) - The October 14th Election is approaching with early voting happening from Saturday, September 30, through Saturday, October 7, (with Sunday as the exemption) across Louisiana. While there are statewide races on the ballot such as Governor, Secretary of State, and others  - as well as local races in your area - there are also four Constitutional Amendment proposals up

You've got at least two opportunities to hear their plans for Lafayette and Lafayette Parish before you head to the polls to cast your ballot early or on election day, October 14: One Acadiana's in-person forum or each morning at 8 am Wednesday through Friday when the candidates join the Acadiana's Morning News to answer questions.

Scalpers have officially gotten the IRS's attention. In the past ticket sellers had to report earnings if they made over $20,000 in 200 transactions per year. Now with this new tax regulation, anyone who profits over just $600 via Venmo, CashApp, Ticketmaster, or StubHub is legally required to report those earnings to the IRS. It's no surprise that we are seeing this change in the wake of two massive record-breaking tours from the music industry's biggest stars, Taylor Swift and Beyonce of course.

In an effort to curb the spread of COVID-19, the U.S. government is offering every household the opportunity to order four free COVID-19 rapid tests.

The Chimes is now open in Lafayette, but what's the first thing you should order?

D.L. Menard's "The Back Door" turned 55 this year. But there are five things you probably don't know about the most popular and recognizable Cajun song ever.

The filing is the latest drama in an increasingly toughening Mayor-President race in Lafayette.

Hall of Fame athletes, musicians, actors, even US Presidents, and people accused of killing US Presidents, have called Louisiana home.

We've all been hearing for years that eventually, Daylight Saving will come to an end and we won't be "springing forward" or "falling back" any longer. But, will it actually happen? And if so, when?

Louisiana has been dubbed "America's Shining Star of Tidiness".

The lengthy October 14 election ballot could take a while for you to complete, but you have limited time In Louisiana to make those decisions. It's vital that you are aware of the candidates and initiatives you will see when you walk into the booth.