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LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - Lafayette Parish is a fantastic area full of growth and incredible people who make it one of the most unique places to live and raise a family. With that growth comes heavy traffic. With that heavy traffic comes the increase in probability for crashes...

The hazmat technicians have stabilized a chemical solution that was producing orange smoke at a Lafayette business Thursday afternoon.

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette is set to commemorate its 125th anniversary with an exciting birthday bash!

The Glass Chapel is currently available for wedding ceremonies of up to 50 people and we desperately want to see it all decked out with strings of lights and flowers ASAP. Bridge Point Farms is already notorious for being an excellent wedding venue and for offering everything from decorating services to vendor, bartender, and caterer recommendations for your big day.

To coincide with the release of her highly anticipated memoir.

The Lafayette Fire Department Hazmat Team is currently investigating a hazardous materials issue on Cameron Street in Lafayette.

Louisiana's unemployment hit a new record low on Tuesday at 3.3%. While great for workers, employers are struggling to find new employees.

The cross-country drive would have taken 37 hours.

"Number one, you don't infuriate African-American women..."

A private Louisiana zoo is crying foul after federal regulators swooped in last week and seized an ailing giraffe.

The school, located on the north side of Lafayette, was evacuated Thursday morning while law enforcement searched the campus.

The Jonas Brothers musician filed for divorce on Sept. 5.

LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - Finally, this Lafayette intersection will get the attention it needs! As construction continues on busy roads across Lafayette including Johnston Street and Pinhook Road, just to name a couple, there is one intersection I've been sounding the alarm about since February 2022 - E. Bro...

They're asking for $2.85 million within 45 days.

Football season is back and there is nothing better than getting the whole family in on the fun. Sometimes it can be stressful trying to figure out which restaurants or sports bars are actually family and kid-friendly. In an effort to ease some of that stress this football season, Lafayette moms created a list of local places that are perfect for families with young kids who may need something to keep them entertained throughout the game. Here is a list of family-friendly places for you to bring your kids to watch games this football season here in the Lafayette area.

In a tragic incident, Louisiana State Police are investigating a fatal one-vehicle accident on Interstate 10 westbound near Mile Marker 107.

The free at-home tests are by request only.

"That was so not OK really."

Three members were taken to the hospital.

Mayor-President Josh Guillory blasted the poll results on social media, tying the firm behind the poll to one of his opponents.