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4 days ago | 
kpel965.com | Jamie Angelle
BATON ROUGE, La. (KPEL News) – Louisiana travelers planning trips to Mexico this summer are being urged to use extreme caution when using dating apps abroad. A new U.S. security alert warns of kidnappings and extortion schemes targeting Americans through app-based meetups—especially in tourist destinations like Puerto Vallarta and Nuevo Nayarit.
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5 days ago | 
kpel965.com | Jamie Angelle
LOUISIANA (KPEL News) - Louisiana’s place near the bottom of WalletHub’s 2025 “States Where People Have the Highest Income” list may surprise those who associate the Pelican State with booming energy and tourism sectors. Scoring just 19.83 out of 100 and ranking 48th nationwide (50 states plus D.C.), Louisiana’s income figures reveal a deeper economic struggle: while a small share of residents earn six-figure salaries, the vast majority face stagnant wages that lag well behind national norms.
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6 days ago | 
kpel965.com | Jamie Angelle
BROUSSARD, La. (KPEL News) — A $3 million investment in St. Martin Parish is poised to bring new energy to Acadiana’s manufacturing sector. Construction is now underway on a state-of-the-art steel manufacturing plant located just outside Broussard, along Labit Road. Owned by US Frame Factory, the facility will span 40,000 square feet and is expected to open in early 2026.
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1 week ago | 
kpel965.com | Jamie Angelle
OPELOUSAS, La. (KPEL News) – A month-long investigation by St. Landry Parish narcotics detectives has led to several arrests, a suspect still at large, and the seizure of dangerous drugs and cash. Major Drug Seizures in St. Landry ParishSheriff Bobby J. Guidroz says detectives have taken nearly 20 ounces of suspected fentanyl and 27 ounces of crystal meth off the streets. The street value of those drugs is estimated at more than $187,000.
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1 week ago | 
kpel965.com | Jamie Angelle
LOUISIANA (KPEL News) - When it comes to healthcare costs, Louisiana residents are digging deep into their pockets—but not necessarily getting what they pay for. According to a new report from WalletHub, Louisiana ranks second among the states where people spend the most on healthcare with residents spending an average of 17.82 percent of their income on health needs .
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1 week ago | 
kpel965.com | Jamie Angelle
SHREVEPORT, La. (KPEL News) — A local rapper known as “Green Eyez” will be spending the next several years behind bars after being convicted on federal gun charges. Traffic Stop Turns into Felony ArrestOn April 15, 2024, officers with the Shreveport Police Department tried to pull over 29-year-old Keynon Frazier, better known by his stage name “Green Eyez,” in the downtown area. The traffic stop didn’t go smoothly—Frazier crashed his vehicle into a telephone pole and another car.
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1 week ago | 
kpel965.com | Jamie Angelle
BATON ROUGE, La. (KPEL News) – As the Louisiana Legislature moves past the halfway mark of its 2025 Regular Session, lawmakers have already made significant strides on legislation that could reshape the state’s future in education, public safety, health, and environmental policy. With final adjournment set for June 12, here’s a look at the key accomplishments and major bills still in progress.
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2 weeks ago | 
kpel965.com | Jamie Angelle
Lake Charles, LA (KPEL News) – If you’re ordering shrimp in Lake Charles, there’s a good chance you’re actually getting what you paid for. According to a new multi-state study backed by the Southern Shrimp Alliance and the Louisiana Shrimp Task Force, 19 out of 24 shrimp dishes tested at Lake Charles restaurants were either made with verified wild-caught Gulf shrimp or properly labeled imported shrimp.
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2 weeks ago | 
kpel965.com | Jamie Angelle
LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) – Former Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Secretary Jack Montoucet has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Lafayette on multiple charges tied to an alleged kickback scheme involving state contracts. Acting U.S. Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook announced Wednesday that Montoucet faces one count of conspiracy to commit bribery and wire fraud, three counts of wire fraud, and one count of conspiracy to commit money laundering.
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2 weeks ago | 
kpel965.com | Jamie Angelle
BATON ROUGE, La. (KPEL News) — A bill to eliminate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives from Louisiana’s state agencies and public colleges has cleared a major hurdle in the Legislature. House Bill 685, authored by Rep. Emily Chenevert (R–Baton Rouge), passed the Louisiana House of Representatives this week in a 57–32 vote and now heads to the Senate for further consideration.
