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The Glass Chapel is currently available for wedding ceremonies of up to 50 people and we desperately want to see it all decked out with strings of lights and flowers ASAP. Bridge Point Farms is already notorious for being an excellent wedding venue and for offering everything from decorating services to vendor, bartender, and caterer recommendations for your big day.

The Lafayette Fire Department Hazmat Team is currently investigating a hazardous materials issue on Cameron Street in Lafayette.

Louisiana's unemployment hit a new record low on Tuesday at 3.3%. While great for workers, employers are struggling to find new employees.

A private Louisiana zoo is crying foul after federal regulators swooped in last week and seized an ailing giraffe.

The school, located on the north side of Lafayette, was evacuated Thursday morning while law enforcement searched the campus.

LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - Finally, this Lafayette intersection will get the attention it needs! As construction continues on busy roads across Lafayette including Johnston Street and Pinhook Road, just to name a couple, there is one intersection I've been sounding the alarm about since February 2022 - E. Bro...

Football season is back and there is nothing better than getting the whole family in on the fun. Sometimes it can be stressful trying to figure out which restaurants or sports bars are actually family and kid-friendly. In an effort to ease some of that stress this football season, Lafayette moms created a list of local places that are perfect for families with young kids who may need something to keep them entertained throughout the game. Here is a list of family-friendly places for you to bring your kids to watch games this football season here in the Lafayette area.

In a tragic incident, Louisiana State Police are investigating a fatal one-vehicle accident on Interstate 10 westbound near Mile Marker 107.

Although it seems to be a fairly polarizing subject, have you ever heard about why you should soak your weed eater trimmer line in water?

Mayor-President Josh Guillory blasted the poll results on social media, tying the firm behind the poll to one of his opponents.

A constant in a sometimes revolving door in one of the nation's most unique TV markets.

After captivating the palates of Acadiana residents for over four years, Scratch Farm Kitchen has officially reopened its doors at a new location, elevating the farm-to-table dining experience in Lafayette.

BATON ROUGE, La. (KPEL News) - Help is on the way for Entergy utility customers across Louisiana. Historic heat has driven energy bills to higher-than-normal levels over the summer as consumers are already having to deal with inflation taking more money out of their wallets...

If you've never been to Michael's Mens Club "Stripper Olympics", then make 2023 the year you make it all happen!

If you go inside, you'll reportedly go insane or worse; the devil will appear and take your soul.

Louisiana Citizens Fair Plan policyholders may be eligible for a grant of up to $10,000 under the Louisiana Fortify Homes Program (LFHP). The program is designed to help homeowners repair or replace their roofs to withstand hurricane-force winds and possibly save on insurance costs.

In the video, you can see one of the teens hilariously dancing with a mask on while holding one of the rolls of toilet paper. Something tells me that he wasn't expecting this video to go viral online. All 5 teens are blissfully unaware that the homeowner, Jada Derouen, is fully aware that they are cutting up in her yard. She says she heard them outside and her son opened the door to shoo them off when their dog Skye bolted out the door to save the day. In the video, you see the boys are about to start throwing the toilet paper when Skye charges at them. You can hear a few high-pitched screams from the teens as they are chased off by Skye.

The Vermilion Parish Sheriff's Office is working with local emergency responders to put out a fire that has gotten out of control in Erath.

Spotting a paw print sticker you didn't add to your mailbox shouldn't be a reason for alarm or removal. Here's why you shouldn't touch it.

The Chick-fil-A on Louisiana Avenue is undergoing substantial renovations aimed to bring it on par with its newer counterparts on Kaliste Saloom and Johnston Street at Ridge Road. Louisiana Senator Gerald Boudreaux discussed the upgrade in a recent Facebook post, referencing information initially reported by Developing Lafayette.