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LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - As one traffic project closes on Johnston Street in Lafayette, another continues for the upcoming week. On Thursday night, an asphalt blow-up caused an emergency closure on Johnston Street near Arnold Boulevard...

LADOTD worked the scene overnight and into the day on Friday, clearing the buckle and laying new asphalt.

The National Weather Service is warning residents that it's not just hot - it's dangerously hot.

The National Hurricane Center is reportedly monitoring an area in the Atlantic Ocean where there could be tropical development in the days ahead.

A woman who went back into a burning home to find her pets was then trapped inside.

LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - It's no secret that Interstate 10 is used to traffic illegal drugs across Louisiana. A New Orleans man found out the hard way that not only are local law enforcement authorities on the lookout for these often deadly narcotics but will be proactive and persistent at catching suspicious criminals...

LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - The high school football world was a bit surprised this week to find out that Cedric Figaro was not only resigning as the Head Football Coach at Lafayette High School but was joining the Northside High School football program as an assistant coach...

I recently started looking into a few state symbols for our great state of Louisiana and I was quickly reminded of a few that I honestly forgot about.

SCOTT, La. (KPEL News) - Those who live, work, and travel along Dulles Drive in Lafayette/Scott have definitely had to exercise patience over the last couple of years with needed construction taking place. The Dulles Drive Widening Project, for instance, has resulted in its stretch between Ambassador Caffery Parkway and N. Domingue Road...

The Best Stop Supermarket announced on social media that they are officially expanding into Texas this fall.

The records show that the buyer paid $1.2 million for the 6,740-square-foot building located at 2418 Pinhook Road.

A photo surfaced on social media recently and it shows construction on a popular site and coming to that site is Bath & Body Works.

According to their post on Facebook, they will shudder operations at their store located at 2810 Chemin Metairie Pkwy on Thursday, June 15, 2023, at 7:00 pm.

Those storms can produce high winds, hail, and frequent lightning across Louisiana.

The Bayou Vermilion District posted several photos on social media that show a white truck hauling a trailer filled with debris and dumping it in Lafayette

At approximately 5:15 pm on Saturday, June 10, 2023, the LPD was informed that a threat was sent to a local news channel via email, stating that there were bombs at each of the Target locations.

If you are one that enjoys shopping with local vendors and companies, then a new market in Downtown Lafayette may be the perfect addition to your weekend.

The annual award by Lafayette attorney Glenn Armentor has been an amazing benefit to students in need.

The injuries are serious, according to Lafayette police. No other information is available at this time.

A well-known Lafayette restaurant has decided to close their doors.