Louisiana’s Angel Reese Makes History with McDonald’s Collaboration
Louisiana didn't need another reason to love McDonald's, but partnering with our Bayou Barbie is an easy way to get our attention. McDonald's has a long list of elite athletes and celebrities who have endorsed the brand, and some have even had a special meal named after them,...
Spring Forecast: Louisiana Expected to See Warm Temperatures, More Rain
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - Despite an unexpectedly frozen week in the middle of January this year, Louisiana tends to avoid extremely cold weather. When ice and snow does come, we're kind of at a loss. But when Spring rolls around, we tend to get excited. Spring means warmer...
Scholarships open for Louisiana students whose parents suffered workplace injury
Interested students must apply by February 14, 2025, and meet basic eligibility requirements.
Mon 9 AM | Archaeologists reunite wildfire survivors with deceased loved ones
One devastating byproduct of the rapid spread of wildfires is that precious items are often left behind. That includes the cremated remains of loved ones. In 2017, a group of archaeologists founded a nonprofit called the Alta Heritage Foundation to help reunite families with...
John Kennedy to chair Appropriations subcommittee
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. John N. Kennedy was named chair of the Subcommittee on Energy and Water Development for the Senate Appropriations Committee. The subcommittee oversees spending in several agencies, such as the Department of Energy, the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and...
Amazing History of How These Louisiana Towns Were Named
Uncover the captivating past of Louisiana cities, from Bogalusa's Native American roots to New Orleans' establishment by French explorer Bienville in 1718.
Record rains, significant floods grip Dallas as cross country strom sweeps through Texas and...
A severe cross-country storm brought record rains and significant flooding to the Dallas-Fort Worth area through Thursday, January 30, 2025, leading to severe travel disruptions across the region. The storm also brought significant rain across Texas, Arkansas, and Oklahoma...
Unemployment claims are declining in Louisiana
Following national trends, initial unemployment insurance claims in Louisiana dropped last week, according to the latest figures available from the Louisiana Workforce Commission. The initial unemployment insurance claims for the week ending January 25 dropped more than 45%, to...
Deadly crash near DC halts flights to and from Louisiana, leaders react
Louisiana officials share their condolences after a deadly helicopter and American Airlines passenger jet collision near Washington D.C.
Judge blocks enforcement of Louisiana’s 25-foot buffer zone for police
NEW ORLEANS – A federal judge has temporarily blocked enforcement of a state law, approved last year, that creates a buffer zone around police, making it a criminal offense to come within 25 feet of a working officer after being ordered to step back. The preliminary injunction...
