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SCOTT, La. (KPEL News) - A crash early Friday morning involving an 18-wheeler carrying hazardous materials caused Brothers Road in Scott to be shut down but, thankfully, the situation did not get any worse. Scott Fire Chief Chad Sonnier says firefighters were dispatched to the 100 block of Brothers Road just after 4:00 a...

The fire, which severely damaged the roof of the fire, was eventually put out by responders from all over Lafayette Parish.

As Carnival season ramps up, city officials in Carencro and Scott are reminding paradegoers of policies and a few new changes for their upcoming Mardi Gras celebrations.

Louisiana is home to at least 14 "capitals of the world" from fish to fried food and everything in between, how many can you name?

Two people were evacuated safely, and only one unit sustained any damage.

The City of Scott puts on one of the best and biggest Mardi Gras parades in all of Acadiana, but if you're planning to attend this year, you should be aware of a major change.

All three will be sworn in after the New Year.

A high school football rematch leads to a friendly wager between two fire chiefs.

There were several competitive races throughout Lafayette Parish on Tuesday night.

A charcoal grill leads to a house fire, but it was someone passing the home who helped save lives Friday night.

Drier than usual conditions, coupled with high brush, has left Acadiana more susceptible to grass fires than normal.

Knowledge of the law (and courtesy towards one's neighbor) hasn't seemed to have caught on yet for some residents of Scott and police there handed out friendly (and costly) reminders.

According to Scott Mayor Jan-Scott Richard, this project is expected to take eight months, weather permitting, and the completion date is projected for April 16, 2023.

A man with an amputated knee riding in a wheelchair is accused of stealing liquor from a local store.

It's always nice to live in a community where citizens take pride in where they live. And it appears that the good folks of Scott fit into that category.

Ella Goodie has been missing for two months.

Parents say no one on the bus was injured.

A road rage incident left one person wounded and landed another in jail.

In Scott, police are looking for whoever took a 43" flat screen television set from a local home.

According to Richard's story, a group of young adults was outside the home arguing about something and one of them was strangling the dog.