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Apparent Smoothie World Owner Sends Facebook Message After Release From Police Custody
It appears Tai Nguyen, the man accused of allegedly locking himself inside Smoothie World over two weeks ago, is out of police custody.
Smoothie World Owner Remains In Hospital After Standoff At Lafayette Business
KPEL News was able to obtain Facebook postings believed to be from the suspect from throughout the day and during the standoff.
Smoothie Shop Owner Makes Ranting Facebook Video During Police Standoff [VIDEO]
Watch the suspect, Tai Nguyen, as he rants on video while the standoff is happening! (Warning: Graphic Language)
Accident On I-10 East Bound at Whiskey Bay Blocking Traffic
An accident on the I-10 Atchafalaya Basin Bridge is slowing down traffic near Whiskey Bay.
Explosion On West Cote Blanche Platform
The Coast Guard says an explosion took place on a platform in West Cote Blanche around 9 a.m. today.
Two BP Employees, Including Lafayette Man, To Face Manslaughter Charges
Robert Kaluza of Henderson, Nevada, and Donald Vidrine of Lafayette, will face 11 counts each of seaman's manslaughter.
Election Results For Lafayette and Acadiana
Results of the 2012 election are in.
Congressmen Landry and Boustany Debate Wednesday – Ask Your Question
Congressmen Charles Boustany and Jeff Landry will face off in a debate prior to the election on November 6th. The questions will come from you, so what question would you ask either/both men?
Amb. Caffery Road Construction Causing Major Traffic Backups
The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has begun repair work to one of the busiest intersections in Lafayette.
New Court Documents Have Been Released Showing All Evidence In Mickey Shunick Case
Court documents have been released showing the evidence used in the Mickey Shunick case.
New Photos Released In Connection With Whitney Bank Robbery
Lafayette Police release photos of the actual suspect vehicle used in the robbery.
All Clear Sounded After Bomb Threat At LSU Forces Evacuation
Students were evacuated within an hour after the bomb threat was called in.