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Evangeline, St. Martin Parish DSNAP Sites Announced
More than 91,000 households approved for DSNAP so far
UL Lafayette-Boise St. Game To Be Televised In Acadiana
Can't make it to the game Saturday? Catch it on TV.
Registration Details Released For Shelter At Home Program
Today, Gov. John Bel Edwards released registration information for the Shelter at Home Program, a new program that will allow Louisiana residents whose homes flooded to shelter at their own home while they continue to rebuild, rather than relocating to a shelter, hotel or rental property.
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!
When Rob and Bernie from NewsTalk 96.5 KPEL (kpel965.com) heard that a fellow "96.5" h...
House Backs Bill To Punish Louisiana ‘Sanctuary Cities’ (Audio)
Attorney General Jeff Landry discusses his views on the 'sanctuary cities' legislation.
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.
Destin, Florida Restaurant Off-Limits To LSU Fans
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Waste Schedule For Good Friday
Residents in Lafayette Parish who have regularly scheduled garbage or recycling collection on Friday, will receive those services on Friday, as both Republic Services and the Recycling Foundation will work on Good Friday.
Watch: Louisiana National Guard To Identify Guardmen Killed In Black Hawk Crash [Live Stream]
The Louisiana National Guard will hold a press conference to update the public on the helicopter accident that occurred March 10 in the Santa Rosa Sound, Florida. Live from the Jackson Barracks Museum on Jackson Barracks in New Orleans, LA.