Lafayette shooting on Louisiana Avenue sends 1 to hospital; roadway reopened

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — The Lafayette Police Department blocked off part of Louisiana Avenue after a shooting that sent one person to the hospital with injuries on Wednesday, July 2. Authorities said Louisiana Avenue was blocked at Randolph Drive, which …

Texas, Louisiana Senate rces in 2026 could reshape power in Washington

SHREVEPORT, La. — Though the 2026 midterms may feel distant, the races for U.S. Senate seats in Texas and Louisiana are already drawing early attention—and could have national implications, according to a political expert. Dr. Mark Jones, a professor of …

Red, White, and 48th: Louisiana’s Patriotism Check for the Fourth of July

The American South takes pride in its American roots, and that becomes obvious when you see the sky full of fireworks on the 4th of July. Despite Louisiana's dedication to the country, a study ranked the state as the 3rd least patriotic state in the …

Cenla veteran named President of Louisiana VFW Auxiliary

ALEXANDRIA, La. (KALB) - The Veterans of Foreign Wars Department of Louisiana recently hosted its annual state convention at the Randolph Riverfront Center in Alexandria, where a local veteran was elected to a top leadership position. Ann Kieffer Barnett, …

Thank You Southwest Louisiana - Matthew Travis

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - After three years, and by my calculations, more than 3,000 shows between the 6:00, 10:00, morning shows, and other shows here and there, my time at KPLC has come to a close. You’ve allowed me the opportunity to share your stories …

Shooting on Louisiana Ave Sends One to Hospital

LAFAYETTE, LA – A busy stretch of Louisiana Avenue was shut down Monday night as Lafayette Police responded to a shooting that left one person hospitalized. The incident happened just after 8:00 p.m. in the 2000 block of Louisiana Ave, not far from the …

Fake Construction Worker Steals from Louisiana Business

BATON ROUGE, LA — Authorities in Baton Rouge are asking for the public's help in locating a man who allegedly posed as a construction worker and stole computer equipment from a local business. Man Caught On Surveillance Posing as Construction Worker to …

Cenla veteran becomes President of Louisiana VFW Auxiliary

Louisiana Deputy Indicted in Child Porn Case

LAFAYETTE, LA (KPEL) — According to authorities, a deputy with a history of indecent behavior involving juveniles has been arrested. Previously, Joshua Uhlman was reported for taking pictures of minors in 'compromising situations'. An investigation …

Lafayette shooting on Louisiana Avenue sends 1 to hospital; roadway blocked

LAFAYETTE, La. (NEWS 15) — The Lafayette Police Department has blocked off part of Louisiana Avenue after a shooting that sent one person to the hospital with injuries. Authorities said Louisiana Avenue is blocked at Randolph Drive, which is between East …