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Schools across Acadiana joined the nationwide celebration of "Read Across America" week, embracing the joy of reading and storytelling. At Katharine Drexel Elementary School in Broussard, students engaged in lively reading sessions, delighting in stories told by teachers, local leaders, and volunteers. Rachel...

Patchy areas of fog are possible early this morning before clearing to partly cloudy skies this afternoon, with highs in the low to mid-80s. Unseasonably warm, moist air from the Gulf will persist, pushing temperatures into near-record high territory through Saturday. This prolonged warmth precedes significant...

(KPEL News) - The Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office has made an arrest for Second-Degree murder after an investigation began on February 26 in the northern part of the parish, according to officials. Man Found Shot Inside Acadia Parish Home. Sheriff K.P. Gibson says a man was shot inside his home,...

The mayor of Scott delivered his State of the City address, focusing on the city's achievements and future plans. Mayor Jan-Scott Richard highlighted practical improvements, financial stability, and his commitment to the city's prosperity.

Starting tomorrow, Lafayette residents can grab a box (or more) of some of their favorite seasonal treats. Girl Scouts across Louisiana will set up booths for their iconic cookies beginning Friday, March 6, 2026, according to a news release. The Girl Scout Cookie Program has been a tradition for more than 100 years —...

Firefighters tackled a blaze at a motel overnight that caused significant damage, according to the Lafayette Fire Department. Officials reported it happened at the Express Inn on NE Evangeline Thruway on Wednesday, March 4, around 9 p.m. They said the fire sparked in an unoccupied two-story building on the property....

A new Tractor Supply is coming soon at 6806 Ambassador Caffery Parkway in Broussard, Louisiana. This will make it the 4th Tractor Supply location in Lafayette Parish. Fezzo’s of Broussard, a popular local restaurant, is located less than a mile away from the new store. The new Broussard store...

From HPC's Tunnel Tube Technology to budget Bayou Classic kits, here's how to pick the right crawfish boiler for your 2026 backyard boil.

On this week's Friday Feed, Al Hebert travels to Washington to check out the crawfish etouffee' at Richard's Soul Kitchen. He speaks with co-owners Marvin and Lanisha Richard. Mayor Dwight Landreneau even stopped by. Friday Feed is brought to you by Kirk's U Needa Butcher.

New court filings reveal lawsuits, an arrest, and ownership disputes surrounding the Tsunami sushi chain following its Chapter 11 bankruptcy filing.