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Lake Charles man accused of multi-parish crime spree indicted on 8 counts of rape. A Lake Charles man accused of a multi-parish crime spree was indicted on eight rape charges in Lafayette Parish.

NEW ORLEANS — The Louisiana Judiciary Commission is considering how to discipline 15th Judicial District Court Judge Royale Colbert after a hearing Friday in which they questioned the sincerity of the Lafayette judge's apologies for his behavior during a 2023 traffic stop. Colbert was investigated by the commission,...

LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) — If you’ve ever ordered groceries to your door during a hot Louisiana summer or a surprise downpour, chances are you’ve relied on Instacart at some point. Now, the grocery delivery giant is shaking things up with a new worker rating system —...

KNGT-FM - Louisiana McDonald’s locations are making a big move that chicken lovers won’t want to miss, and we’ve got everything you need to know! After a five-year break, McDonald’s is bringing back a fan-favorite item to menus across the state, and it could be the start of even more exciting changes.

PORT ARTHUR, Texas — Two Louisiana men have been identified after being killed in a work boat explosion at a boat ramp at the J.D. Murphree Wildlife Management Area on the west side of Port Arthur. The vessel was working on a levee project at the WMA through a...

The grocery store chain ALDI has announced plans to open more than 225 new locations in 2025, with many openings planned in the South. Around 100 Winn-Dixie and Harveys Supermarkets within the Southeastern U.S. will be converted into ALDI grocery stores this year, according to a press release. ALDI plans...

Following a Verite News and ProPublica investigation, a district judge vacated the death sentence of Jimmie Duncan, whose 1998 murder conviction was based on allegedly fabricated bite mark analysis. It remains unclear if Duncan will walk free.

Anglers over the age of 16 are required to have a Basic Fishing License in order to fish recreationally in Louisiana waters . In Louisiana , a Basic Fishing license for residents costs $17 and a Saltwater license for residents costs an additional $15 with a Basic Fishing license. A non-resident 5-day Basic Fishing...

Many employees who work in Louisiana state government will be required to work from an office, not from home, beginning July 1 under an executive order issued by Gov. Jeff Landry this week. “No later than June 30, 2025, all state departments, agencies, boards and commissions under the governor’s authority...

(KPEL-FM) - College students across South Louisiana are soaking up the last few days of spring break before going back to wrap up the end of their semesters. What is supposed to be a time to let loose and regroup before finals turned into a nightmare for one Louisiana college student.