A Hot & Humid Weekend With A Few Storms, More Active Next Week….
It will be a hot and humid weekend with low rain chances, but rain chances will be a little higher Sunday. As deeper moisture returns, rain chances will be higher next week. Heavy rain will be possible at times. The highest rain chances will be Tuesday and Wednesday. Highs will be in the low 90s, […]
Solar speed trailer in St. Landry Parish shows frequent speeding
A solar-powered speed trailer placed on Lalond Road in St. Landry Parish recorded 8,031 drivers going over the 20 mph speed limit, with the highest speed recorded at 72 mph, highlighting the need for drivers to be more cautious and considerate of the community.
Luke Bryan show at Cajundome rescheduled due to illness
Luke Bryan's June 21 performance at the Cajundome has been rescheduled due to artist illness, officials said.
Opelousas to Open First-Ever Animal Shelter After 25 Years Without One
OPELOUSAS, LA (KPEL) — Opelousas has gone without an animal shelter for over two decades, but that's about to change. After years of planning City of Opelousas has announced plans to open its first fully functional animal shelter and adoption center. Stray and abandoned animals will finally have a...
New Iberia City Council tackles mobile home park regulations
The New Iberia City Council moved forward on tightening up regulations for mobile home parks within the city limits in an ordinance that will come back for final adoption in the near future. Mayor Freddie DeCourt introduced an ordinance that would deal with mobile home parks after the city received...
Nicer weather to kick off weekend; Rain chances increase Sunday
It's the First Day of Summer and it sure feels like it. Temperatures have climbed into the low 90s this afternoon, with only isolated thunder developing across the region. That trend will continue into the start of the weekend, but rain chances will increase substantially by the time we head back to work.
Broussard welcomes Loft 18, golf-themed restaurant with games and interactive dining
Broussard welcomed a new entertainment spot as Loft 18 opened its doors on Friday, June 20. The Louisiana-based chain restaurant features food, drinks, and six sports simulator bays where patrons can enjoy various games, including golf. Greg Whitmen, CEO of Loft 18, explained the decision to choose Acadiana for their...
LHS students’ flag wall: A legacy of creativity and effort
Two students, Molly Lai and Kennedi Johnson, spent months crocheting a quilt of almost 200 flags painted by students and teachers over the years, to honor the past students and the physical building they are leaving behind.
45th annual Juneteenth Festival held in Heymann Park in Lafayette
The Southwest Louisiana Music Festival and Stone Soul Picnic in Heymann Park celebrated June 19th, the day enslaved people were declared free, with live music, food, and local vendors, as well as the crowning of the new Miss Juneteenth.
The Meatloaf At This Classic Diner In Louisiana Is So Good, It’s Worth A...
In the heart of Lafayette sits a culinary time capsule where the coffee’s always hot, the booths are forever vinyl, and the meatloaf has achieved legendary status among Louisiana food enthusiasts. Hub City Diner isn’t just a restaurant—it’s a destination that has locals and travelers alike mapping routes across...