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New Orleans Man Arrested in Heroin Bust on Interstate 10 in Lafayette, Louisiana
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - It's no secret that Interstate 10 is used to traffic illegal drugs across Louisiana.
A New Orleans man found out the hard way that not only are local law enforcement authorities on the lookout for these often deadly narcotics but will be proactive and persistent at catching suspicious criminals...
Flag Day: Born In The Heartland Of America
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - It’s believed the idea of Flag Day began 138 years ago when a schoolteacher in Fredonia, Wisconsin, had his students observe June 14 as ‘Flag Birthday,’ or ‘Flag Day.’
According to USFlag.org, BJ Cigrand began ‘Flag D...
Overnight Crash Kills Henderson Woman in St. Landry Parish, Louisiana
ST. LANDRY PARISH, La. (KPEL News) - It was a tragic weekend for a Henderson woman whose late-night drive ended in death just after midnight on Sunday, June 4.
Louisiana State Police say the fatal crash happened on Louisiana Highway 71 north of Louisiana Highway 361 in St...
Daytime Traffic Closures Happening Saturday on the Evangeline Thruway in Lafayette, Louisiana
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - As the summer driving season begins, the roadwork continues across Lafayette and the surrounding areas.
You can expect to see more teenage drivers on the road, so watch out for them and be patient with them. Parents, please ensure you are doing everything in your power to communicate to them the importance of being a driver on the roadways...
2 Women From Morgan City and Thibodaux, Louisiana Arrested in Prostitution Sting at Separate but Connected Massage Parlors
MORGAN CITY, La. (KPEL News) - A prostitution sting happening at two massage parlors in Morgan City and Thibodaux has landed two local women behind bars.
According to Morgan City Police, detectives and Narcotics Divisions began investigating the Morgan City massage parlor in the area of Brashear Avenue after suspicious activity was reported to them in February 2023. Investig...