Lafayette LA

LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) — A downtown Lafayette business that helped breathe new life into Jefferson Street is preparing to close its doors, less than a year after opening. And the owner says she’s far from the only one facing these kinds of challenges. Le Grenadier, a speakeasy-inspired...

EAST BATON ROUGE PARISH, La. (WAFB) - Multiple people have been arrested following a drug investigation in East Baton Rouge Parish, deputies said. Alleged drug trafficker Quintin Chambliss, along with Dwayne Williams, Bryson Lumbers, and Daviyon Ventress, are facing charges, according to the East Baton Rouge...

SCOTT, La. (NEWS 15) — Scott firefighters responded to a fire at a mobile home park on Tuesday, April 22. It happened at Acadian Villa Estates Mobile Home Park, which is located in the 2900 block of West Willow Street in Scott. Fire crews arrived at the scene to...

Authorities arrested a man, Brian Henry, after a vehicle chase and narcotics search, discovering he possessed over 16 grams of drugs, and he was charged with several counts including distribution and possession of marijuana, methamphetamines, and suboxone.

RAYNE, LA (KPEL) - On May 9th through 10th, Rayne, Louisiana, will host their annual Frog Festival. As the Frog Capital of the World, Ryane will host folks from Duson, Monroe, to Lafayette who all look forward to live music, food, arts and crafts, and many other family-friendly activities. However,...

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...