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Video Shows Gulf Coast Guests Riding Shark Like a Cowboy
These beachgoers take the term "fishing rodeo" to a new level when they try to ride a beached shark like a cowboy rides a horse.
Shaking Out the Good Stuff - Healing House Martinis 2023
This week the Shaking out the Good Stuff spotlight shines on one of Acadiana's favorite fundraisers that supports the efforts of Healing House.
Miami With YoYo Tricks; Eliminates Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns 8-5
The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns fell behind early, battled, but eventually fell to the Miami Hurricanes 8-5. The loss ends the season for the Ragin' Cajuns.
Youngsville Fire Dept. Responds to Fire After Lightning Strike
Youngsville authorities responded a fire at a home that may have possibly been caused by a lightning strike.
Chip's Daiquiris Offers $10,000 Reward After Two Stores Robbed
Chip's Daiquiris is stopping at nothing to track down the thieves that robbed two of their store locations over the weekend.
What to Do if You Feel Watched While Shopping in Lafayette
In recent weeks, a growing number of women in Lafayette have taken to social media to share their unsettling experiences of feeling watched or followed while shopping.
NVYAA Looking for Those Responsible for Vandalizing Their Fields
The North Vermilion Youth Athletic Association (NVYAA) is calling on the community for help in identifying individuals who recently vandalized their fields.
John Conlee Playing Route 92 in Youngsville This Summer
Route 92 in Youngsville has just announced they'll be hosting a legendary country performer this summer as John Conlee is set to play on Thursday, July 20.
Ride the Rails from Louisiana to the Beach - Update
There has been major progress in connecting Louisiana to the beaches of Alabama, Florida, and beyond via passenger rail service. Here's when it might actually happen.
How Clean are Louisiana Restaurants? Check the Report Here
How clean is your favorite Louisiana restaurant? See what their most recent health inspection reveals.
Another Familiar Lafayette Building Torn Down Along Johnston St.
The changes along Johnston Street continue as a familiar Lafayette building has now been leveled.
Skenes Goes The Distance. Sets up Tigers Pitching vs Beavers Bats
LSU's ace Paul Skenes threw a complete game, leading the Tigers to a 7-2 win over the Tulane Green Wave.
Traffic Closures on Atchafalaya Basin Bridge and Interstate 10 in St. Martin Parish to Focus on Sweeping and Asphalt Paving
ST. MARTIN PARISH, La. (KPEL News) - Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development workers will be on Interstate 10 and the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge in St. Martin and Iberville Parishes between now and Friday, June 9, as crews will be sweeping the bridge and performing asphalt paving on I-10...
Six Buried Treasure Spots in Acadiana and What They're Worth
According to treasure hunters, Jean Lafitte has numerous buried treasure throughout Louisiana with six potential hidden jackpots right here in Acadiana.
South LA Drug Dealers Punished After Bust of Trafficking Ring
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - Two men - one from Jennings and the other from Lake Charles - will each be spending a long time behind bars after U.S. Drug
Enforcement Administration (DEA) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) agents tracking a drug ring operating in South Louisiana were able to take a significant amount of fentanyl, heroin, and methamphetamine off the streets.
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Louisiana's Oldest Jambalaya Recipe, Would You Make it?
Everyone in Louisiana has a jambalaya recipe. How does yours compare to this one, the oldest jambalaya recipe in Louisiana.
10 Things Cajuns Do That Confuses the Rest of the Country
As Cajuns, there are things we do and say that we don't think twice about. But, to people outside of Acadiana, these things can be really confusing.
LSU Tigers Go With Their Ace, Paul Skenes vs Tulane
In a last minute decision, Jay Johnson announced just after 12:30p CT, the LSU Tigers would start their #1 pitcher Paul Skenes against 19-win Tulane.
Jelly Roll, ‘Whitsitt Chapel’ — 13 Songs, 22 Easter Eggs [Album Review]
Like the subtle hat tips to Outkast, Willie Nelson, Merle Haggard and more.