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Where to Find the Best Boudin in Acadiana: Top 8 Must-Try Spots

LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - In south Louisiana, happiness comes wrapped in a casing—a perfectly seasoned mix of pork, liver, rice, and spices that we know and love as boudin. Whether stuffed into links, deep-fried into balls, or served straight from the smoker, it’s a staple that defines Cajun cuisine.

Louisiana · 2025-03-18
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Straight Tail Crawfish? LSU Ag Center Debunks Myth

The best crawfish are found here in Louisiana and are the best in the world. Wild-caught crawfish, from the Atchafalaya Basin area, are still the cornerstone of the state's thriving industry. Louisiana crawfish farmers are harvesting anywhere from 100 to 120 million pounds of crawfish per year, these aren't rookie numbers, we love some crawfish any day that ends with a y in Louisiana. In fact, during crawfish season we the people of Louisiana believe that you should be allowed to have crawfish as many times a week as your bank account will allow it.

Louisiana · 2025-03-18
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Louisiana Teacher Faces Felony Arrest After Forcing Child to Clean Own Feces

A Louisiana mother demanded answers after finding out her 6-year-old child was forced to clean up their own feces in the classroom after having an allergic reaction to dairy. According to the child's mother, Jamisha Augustine, her child has a known dairy allergy that was properly documented with the school prior to the incident. She says she provided documents from her child's doctor at the beginning of the school year.

Louisiana · 2025-03-17
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Louisiana has the distinction of having the largest bald cypress tree. Here's where it stands

Bald cypress trees are native to North America, and are typically found within a range spanning from the Southern U.S. to the southern tip of Illinois. This type of tree is known for being as resilient as it is large, since it can adapt to a wide variety of soil types, no matter if the conditions are wet, dry or swampy. In relation to this, the largest bald cypress tree in the U.S. can be found right here in Louisiana. Largest bald cypress tree in the U.S. can be found in Louisiana The largest bald cypress tree in the...

Louisiana · 2025-03-18

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As Louisiana is set to resume executions, these 56 people are on death row

Louisiana is scheduled to carry out its first execution in 15 years this week, barring a last-minute reprieve from the U.S. Supreme Court. Jessie Hoffman faces the death penalty for the 1996 rape and murder of Mary “Molly” Elliot, 29, in St. Tammany Parish. He would become the first person Louisiana has put to death […]

Louisiana · 2025-03-17

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Border patrol agents make several arrests at Port of Lake Charles

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Eleven people were arrested at the Port of Lake Charles by U.S. Border Patrol agents last week in a “large-scale consensual worksite enforcement operation.”. According to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement Agency, the arrests were made on March 13 after an investigation into...

Lake Charles, LA · 2025-03-17

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Some Louisiana Dollar General Stores May Be Closing Soon

Dollar General has announced it is planning to close a number of its locations across the United States over the next few months due to the rise in cost, and other reasons. Will Louisiana be affected? We're going to take a deep dive to find out the answer to that...

Louisiana · 2025-03-17

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Gov. Jeff Landry signs 'Gulf of America' executive order for Louisiana government

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry has signed an executive order directing state agencies, boards and officers to change "Gulf of Mexico" references to "Gulf of America" on all published materials moving forward. References must also be changed to "Gulf of America" in the Louisiana Administrative Code, a publication that serves as...

Louisiana · 2025-03-17

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Woman dies in Mississippi tornadoes just days after moving from SWLA

OAK VALE, Miss. (KPLC) - A former Southwest Louisiana resident was killed in a tornado outbreak in Mississippi this weekend. Suzette Tolbird, 56, died, along with a family member, Ryan Tolbird, 36, on Storey-Parkman Road in Oak Vale, Mississippi, according to Jefferson Davis County (Mississippi) Coroner Dedra Johnson. Suzette died...

Oak Vale, MS · 2025-03-17

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Texas Man Sentenced to 25 Years for Multi-State RV and Boat Loan Fraud Scheme

The Tarrant County District Attorney's Office recently acknowledged the North Richland Police Department's diligence in a notable fraud case that concluded with a 25-year prison sentence for Matthew Mixon. In a scam that preyed on over 70 individuals and a financial institution, Mixon maneuvered nearly $600,000 to fuel his gambling issues, using his company, Straight Financing, Inc., as the front for his illicit operations. The company was involved in the processing of loans for RVs and boats, an operation which Mixon failed to see through to the end.

Tarrant County, TX · 2025-03-17

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Entergy CEO said $10 billion Meta deal 'changed the narrative' of Louisiana

After luring Meta’s largest data center to Richland Parish, the CEO of Entergy Louisiana said Monday the state is poised to take advantage of economic opportunities driven by the push for artificial intelligence and renewable energy. “We can't really name who is out there, but the Meta announcement created...

Louisiana · 2025-03-17

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Louisiana Reacts to First Tropical Disturbance of 2025, Months Before Start of Hurricane Season

LAFAYETTE, La. – It’s only March, but the National Hurricane Center has already issued its first special tropical weather outlook of the year—sparking reactions and raising eyebrows across Louisiana. On Monday, the NHC identified a non-tropical area of low pressure about 700 miles northeast of the northern...

Louisiana · 2025-03-17

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Annie Spell to Take Louisiana House District 45 Seat Without an Election

LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - Over the past few years, Louisiana voters have seen their fair share of heated elections. Some races have been routine, while others have stirred controversy. Lafayette Parish residents were particularly engaged in the recent special election for the District 23 State Senate seat in February,...

Lafayette, LA · 2025-03-17

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ICE Operation at Port of Lake Charles Leads to Arrest of 11 Suspected of Immigration Violations

A large-scale enforcement operation spearheaded by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) resulted in the arrests of multiple individuals at the Port of Lake Charles, Louisiana. The March 13 action was aimed at rooting out the employment of unauthorized workers by commercial and industrial general contractors involved in a critical infrastructure project. According to an ICE news release, the sweep led to the identification and subsequent arrest of 11 individuals from Mexico, Nicaragua, and Ecuador.

Lake Charles, LA · 2025-03-17

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Lake Charles man accused of murder following McNeese St. shooting

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - A Lake Charles man has been arrested and accused of murder in the investigation into a shooting and vehicle crash near McNeese State University. Keith Demetrius Syas, 19, of Lake Charles has been arrested for second-degree murder as part of that investigation, according to the Lake Charles Police Department.

Lake Charles, LA · 2025-03-17

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Former Walgreens to be converted into ABC Pelican Craft Training Center

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The former Walgreens on 2000 Gerstner Memorial Drive will soon be repurposed. The City of Lake Charles has partnered up with ABC Pelican Craft Training to turn the abandoned facility into a trade school. This will be ABC’s second location in Southwest Louisiana. The other...

Lake Charles, LA · 2025-03-18

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Tornado captured on video in Louisiana

Video of a tornado that struck Kentwood on Saturday, March 15, has been shared with WGNO.

Kentwood, LA · 2025-03-16

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Editorial: We recommend a no vote on Amendment 2

Louisiana voters are frequently asked to make technical fixes to a state constitution that just about everyone agrees has grown too complicated and inflexible. Occasionally they’re asked to approve significant policy changes in the state’s governing document. But not since the current constitution was adopted more than 50...

Louisiana · 2025-03-16