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In Lafayette Parish, Terry Reed, 54, has been sentenced to 180 months in prison, according to Acting U.S. Attorney Michael M. Simpson. Reed's sentencing on Tuesday follows his guilty plea to charges of possessing methamphetamine with intent to distribute, being a felon in possession of a firearm, and possessing a...

The House Ways and Means Committee approves legislation to increase the state tax on vapes and e-cigarettes, but the same panel did not approve a bill to increase Louisiana’s tax on cigarettes. 7-4 was the vote against the cigarette tax hike. But Vacherie Representative Ken Brass’s legislation to raise the tax on...

(KHLA - Lake Charles, Louisiana) - In the Louisiana, people enjoy many different kinds of meat, like chicken, beef, and fish. But did you know that some types of meat are actually illegal to eat here?. There are a few important reasons for this, and most of them have to...

DENHAM SPRINGS - A man whose shoplifting arrest at Juban Crossing Shopping Mall in February 2022 led to officials uncovering a theft ring targeting heavy equipment across several parishes pleaded guilty to multiple charges, the Department of Justice said. Christopher Byerley, 45, pleaded guilty to conspiracy to...

Opelousas, La. (KPEL) - An Opelousas, Louisiana car dealer has been arrested and is facing charges after an investigation found four vehicles that are allegedly stolen on the dealer's lot. Louisiana Car Dealer Accused Of Selling Stolen Cars. According to KADN, 55-year-old Allen Guillory Sr., co-owner of AJ Auto...

TICKFAW — The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office and Louisiana State Police executed a warrant along U.S. 51 on Tuesday morning. "The activity is focused further onto the property in the 51000 block and not considered a danger to neighboring properties or any highway traffic," a TPSO spokesperson said, noting that...

Attorney General Liz Murrill wants state lawmakers to pass a new law that may move hundreds of criminal cases with 15- and 16-year-old defendants from juvenile to adult courts every year.

A new video posted by WAFB Sports Director Jacques Doucet is making the rounds on social media—not just because of Coach Ed Orgeron's unmistakable gravelly voice, but because of the language he’s using. In the clip posted to X (formerly known as Twitter), Orgeron is seen having a...

A Louisiana mother has pleaded guilty following the fatal beating of her 3-year-old daughter while left with a group of unsupervised children.

(NEWS 15) — Parts of Acadiana are experiencing water woes from water main breaks, low water pressure, and other problems, resulting in some boil water advisories being issued. NEWEST ADDITIONS:. ST. LANDRY PARISH:. Opelousas - Residents and businesses in Opelousas are facing water pressure issues due to an ongoing...