Names released in Monday shooting in Ponchatoula
On Monday, April 14, at approximately 5:16pm, Ponchatoula Police were dispatched to McDonald’s on West Pine Street in reference to a report of a shooting. Upon arrival, officers came into contact with a Black male, identified as Kelvin Stanley, 60, of Hammond, who was suffering from non-life-threatening gunshot...
Body Found in Louisiana Pond on Monday, Could Be Missing Person
WEST BATON ROUGE, La. (KPEL-FM) - A body was found in a pond in West Baton Rouge Parish on Monday, April 14, 2025. According to the West Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff's Office, the body was found at a home located off Bueche Road near Section Road. Authorities Responding Due to...
Analyst: Landry plan to restrict lawyer ads unconstitutional
“(T)he First Amendment to the United States Constitution gives lawyers the right to engage in non-misleading commercial speech,” Loyola University law professor Dane Ciolino said.
Louisiana, Is It Illegal to Blow Grass Clippings Into the Street?
Lafayette, La (KPEL) - Summertime in Louisiana brings hot days, backyard BBQs, and, of course, plenty of yard work. But before you blow those fresh grass clippings into the street, you might want to think again. What seems to be a harmless act could be illegal and carry hefty fines.
What Restaurant Is Named ‘Most Famous in Louisiana’?
NEW ORLEANS, LA – Folks all around Louisiana know we have the best food. People travel from all around the globe to try our cuisine. Some of our restaurants are bucket list stops for travelers. THE FAMOUS CRAB BISQUE:. One particular dining spot has been named the most famous...
Beloved teacher’s murder uncovers lies, an illicit affair and a secret pregnancy
The "Barefoot Witness" episode of ABC News' "20/20" limited true crime series "Bad Romance," airing April 15 at 10 p.m. and streaming the next day on Hulu, features a case previously covered in a 2022 episode of "20/20." In June 2016, a 3-year-old girl was found wandering alone in a parking lot in Baton Rouge,...
Level II Endangered/Missing Child Advisory issued for two Lafayette children
The Level II Endangered/Missing Child Advisory for two Lafayette children has been canceled as they have been safely located.
Family honors the life of Breaux Bridge man after tragic bus accident
Family honors the life of Arthur Joubert with balloon release after tragic bus accident
Man arrested for attempted murder in knife fight
Kobe Bibbins, 26, was arrested in Lafayette, La. and charged with attempted second degree murder after an altercation allegedly involving a knife.
UPDATE: Lafayette Toddlers Have Been Safely Located
The Louisiana State Police had issued a Level II Endangered/Missing Child Advisory on behalf of the Lafayette Police Department for two missing toddlers and their parents.
