Penelope Lopez
Multimedia Journalist, MMJ/Weekend Anchor at KATC-TV (Lafayette, LA)
Vermilion Parish reporter for @KATCTV3 in Lafayette, LA! Story ideas? Email me: [email protected]
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6 days ago |
katc.com | Penelope Lopez
LAFAYETTE — As more parents question what’s really in their children’s snacks, a growing number are taking aim at artificial food dyes often added for eye-catching color but now drawing scrutiny over potential health risks. This is a favorite of my kids,” said Adrienne Doucet, a mother of four, as she stocks her family's refrigerator with assorted snacks. “We can keep it in a cooler bag if we’re on the road.
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1 week ago |
katc.com | Penelope Lopez
Vermilion Parish, KATC - It’s a common sight after a heavy rainstorm to see streets submerged under murky floodwaters, and cars trying to muscle their way through them. But before pressing the gas pedal, drivers may want to consider what it could cost them. “It ain’t a good idea, it can get very expensive,” said Marlin Istre, owner of Cajun Pro Automotive Repair in Abbeville.
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1 week ago |
katc.com | Penelope Lopez
LAKE CHARLES, KATC - With less than a month until the start of hurricane season, Louisiana emergency officials gathered Tuesday in Lake Charles to emphasize the importance of preparedness amid forecasts of an active Atlantic season. The annual emergency management conference brought together state leaders, local emergency managers, and private-sector partners to coordinate disaster response efforts and provide training.
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1 week ago |
katc.com | Penelope Lopez
LAFAYETTE, KATC - A tragic shooting early Saturday morning left two people dead in an apparent murder-suicide in a parking lot outside of Legends, a Lafayette bar. Authorities say the incident occurred just after 8 a.m. at the intersection of Johnston Street and Lana Drive. Police confirmed that 30-year-old Jonovan Dauphine, of Sunset, fatally shot his significant partner, 27-year-old Samantha Breaux, of Church Point, before turning the gun on himself.
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1 week ago |
katc.com | Penelope Lopez
BREAUX BRIDGE — With large crowds expected to top 35,000, St. Martin Parish Sheriff Becket Breaux is taking no chances when it comes to public safety at this year’s Crawfish Festival. “Our main priority is to make sure that everyone is safe,” Breaux said.
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For months, Louisiana state has seen their driest season yet and farmers are feeling the brunt. I spoke with a Kaplan farmer who said this was probably the worst drought since the 90's. More of his story on @KATCTV3 https://t.co/8NYhE3eGEA #Louisianafarmers #drought
ICYMI: 10 years old? Louisiana says you can be certified to hunt Check out my latest on @KATCTV3 about the youth hunting education course hosted by the Vermilion Parish Sheriff's Department. https://t.co/tEtTea2n8q
My latest story on @KATCTV3 The Math Depot, an affordable math tutoring and aftercare center for children, and community sponsors teamed up for a community cleanup project. Full story below https://t.co/0kmknbV8fG