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Family Of Mickey Shunick To Hold Celebration Of Life
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL) — The family of Mickey Shunick announced plans for a public celebration celebrating the murdered woman’s life to be held September 29 in downtown Lafayette.
Schools In Acadiana Set To Re-Open [UPDATED]
Now that Hurricane Isaac has moved through the area, schools throughout Acadiana are assessing damage and determining when to resume classes.
The Latest on Hurricane Isaac – What’s Happening Tonight and Tomorrow Where You Are
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL) — Lafayette City-Parish President Joey Durel says wind is his biggest concern as Hurricane Isaac approaches the Louisiana coast.
According to Durel, the National Weather Service says winds should hit sustained speeds of 39 miles per hour at about 10 p.m. Tu
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Lafayette Parish Declares State Of Emergency
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL) — Lafayette City-Parish President Joey Durel has declared a state of emergency, and all non-essential government workers will be off Wednesday.
“These declarations by communities and states are simply legal requirements to position themselves for reimbursement by FEMA, primarily,” Durel said through his Facebook page.
Officials are al
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Hurricane Warnings Issued; State Of Emergency Declared
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL) — Hurricane watches in effect from Morgan City to the Florida gulf coast have been upgraded to hurricane warnings as forecasters shifted Tropical Storm Isaac’s predicted path even further to the west.
Isaac Closes, Hurricane Watches Issued For Louisiana Coast
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL) — Hurricane watches have been posted from Morgan City to the Florida gulf coast as forecasters shift Tropical Storm Isaac’s predicted path further to the west.
As of 11 a.m. Isaac was just north of Cuba, moving to the west-northwest at 18 miles per hour, with maximum sustained winds of 65 miles per hour...
Family Of Missing Texas Woman Believes There May Be A Connection To Brandon Scott Lavergne
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL) — The family of a missing Texas teen believes there may be a connection between her disappearance and Brandon Scott Lavergne, the man accused of killing Mickey Shunick and Lisa Pate.
16-year-old Ali Lowitzer disappeared on April 26, 2010, in a county near where Lavergne’s white truck was found burned. Mac Sanfor
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Court Documents Released: Lafayette Prosecutors Outline Case Against Brandon Lavergne
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL) — Documents filed Thursday in district court are providing an idea of what kind of evidence prosecutors have against Brandon Scott Lavergne, the man accused of murdering Lisa Pate and missing University of Louisiana at Lafayette student Mickey Shunick.
Volunteers Establish Headquarters For Missing Teen Keiosha Felix
Friends, family, and volunteers assisting in the search for missing Duson teen Keiosha Felix have set up a headquarters from which to base their organization.
Arrests Made In Disappearance Case Of Keiosha Felix
(KPEL) — Family and friends of missing teen Keiosha Felix say police have made arrests in connection with her disappearance.
Keiosha’s cousin Portia Felix and her aunt Patricia Andrus have been arrested. Felix was charged with obstruction of justice in the case. Andrus is
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Debby Threat To Louisiana Lessens
(From Nathan Pike, KPEL) — The National Hurricane Center has adjusted the forecast track for Tropical Storm Debby, providing residents in southern Louisiana with some relief.
Forecasters now predict Debby will track to the north over the next couple days, eventually making landfall along the Florida panhandle...
Bring Mickey Shunick Home [UPDATE]
(UPDATE: 6:00 p.m., 5/23/12) The founder and director of Texas Equusearch, a nonprofit group that specializes in missing persons cases, is en route to Lafayette to meet with the Shunick family and police. The group has been asked to assist with the search...
Opelousas Girls Give Of Themselves–During Life And After
Morgan Adams and Sarah Jarrell were the poster girls of vibrant youth–both cheerleaders, both good students, both involved in their church and school. Jacqueline Robinson, who is a junior at Opelousas Catholic School and co-captain of the cheerleading squad, remembers them fondly as girls whom you couldn’t help but smile when you were around them.
“Morgan…lo
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