Sydney DuCharme

3 days ago | kpel965.com | Sydney DuCharme

(KPEL) — The United States Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service has issued a public health alert for a ground meat product sold in Louisiana and nationwide. It's not unusual for Louisiana families to have more than one freezer, especially those who hunt and fish. You will want to be sure to check all of your freezers for this product that was never recalled, because it can no longer be found on store shelves.

3 days ago | kpel965.com | Sydney DuCharme

LAFAYETTE, LA (KPEL) —If you were visiting one of the businesses in the Grand Pointe Village Shopping Center in Lafayette on Tuesday you may have seen something a little more colorful on the roof. Anyone in Lafayette missing a pet Peacock? The Lafayette Parish Lost and Found Pets page on Facebook is known for helping reunite owners with common household pets such as cats and dogs, maybe the occasional tortoise, but a peacock? This has to be a first.

4 days ago | kpel965.com | Sydney DuCharme

LAFAYETTE, LA (KPEL) —A locally owned garden shop was the victim of a late-night break-in Monday night. Break-In at The Urban NaturalistOn June 2nd, around 11:40 PM, a woman broke into The Urban Naturalist, located at 216 Madison Street in Lafayette. The Urban Naturalist, known for their commitment to sustainable gardening and education, posted surveillance footage that captures the moment the suspect kicks the front door open, causing damage, and helps herself to items inside.

4 days ago | kpel965.com | Sydney DuCharme

ST. LANDRY PARISH (KPEL) — The St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office received a call about a domestic disturbance in the Leonville area Monday. When deputies arrived, they found a 6-year-old child with several cuts and stab wounds on the face, neck, and chest. Sheriff Bobby J. Guidroz with the St. Landry Parish Sheriff's Office reported that when deputies attempted to detain the suspect, he became combative and resisted arrest.

5 days ago | kpel965.com | Sydney DuCharme

BATON ROUGE, LA (KPEL) —Last month, news broke that Blue Bayou would not be opening this Summer, but the theme park portion, Dixie Landin', would be open for the summer 2025 season. However, based on a recent Facebook post, the amusement park has changed plans again. Read More: Blue Bayou Water Park Not Opening for Summer 2025After one week of being open for the summer season, Dixie Landin' has announced it will be closing for the entire season.