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SHREVEPORT, La. (KPEL News) - A Bastrop man will spend the next two decades behind bars after he pimped multiple women in Louisiana and Texas and his greed and violent tendencies caught up with him. According to a press release from the U...

Higgins, however, has been silent on social media since the post went live on Thursday evening.

The man's report of an object falling from the sky is actually confirmed by another police officer's body cam video.

If you think you've had a rough day at your job, just remember that you probably didn't get shot in the butt.

Portions of Louisiana will be at an enhanced risk for hail, high winds, heavy downpours, and even tornadoes during the day on Saturday.

If you are one that enjoys shopping with local vendors and companies, then a new market in Downtown Lafayette may be the perfect addition to your weekend.

According to a press release from the Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office, the suspect escaped before officers set up a perimeter around the apartment where they believed the hostage situation to be unfolding.

A devastating incident took place on Wednesday morning at the Baker Hughes location in Broussard, resulting in the death of an employee.

LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - Once you exit a burning building, never go back inside. That's the message being sent by Lafayette firefighters today after a fire nearly took the life of a woman who was trying to rescue her pets from the destructive blaze on Wednesday night. It ...

Why is boudin so important to Louisiana? It's everywhere.

A new update from Apple feels like it was almost exclusively made for the people of Louisiana.

ACADIA PARISH, La. (KPEL News) - A year after an inmate at the Acadia Parish Jail died with fentanyl in his system the man accused of dealing him the drugs is now charged with his death. According to a press release from the Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office, 35-year-old Tyrone Vankeith Robinson of Crowley has been charged with Second Degree Murder in his fellow inmate's death that happened in June 2

Yep, I'm that lady you see on social media complaining about the neighbors and their fireworks. Just call me Karen.

Sulphur Parks & Recreation (SPAR) Waterpark offers a wide variety of slides, splash pads, a lazy river, pools, and just overall good summertime fun.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife is hosting Louisiana's Free Fishing Weekend this weekend, Here's how you can join in the fun.

IBERIA PARISH, La. (KPEL News) - A Lafayette felon is now in trouble with the law once again after a vehicle he was riding as a passenger in was pulled over for allegedly speeding in Iberia Parish. It's what sheriff's deputies say they found on the convicted felon, though, that is sending him back behind bars...

The Lafayette Police Department has issued a warning to the public about a recent surge in scams involving individuals impersonating police officers.