Sydney DuCharme

Lafayette, Louisiana

Radio Host at KHXT-FM (Lafayette, LA)

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Another Animal Hoarding Case in Louisiana — 20+ Animals Rescued, Woman Arrested

1 week ago | kpel965.com | Sydney DuCharme

HOMER, LA ( KPEL) —Louisiana-based Animal rescues have been busy this summer, and certainly have their hands full with hoarding cases. A woman was arrested for hoarding over thirty animals in Bienville Parish. Not only were the animals removed from the home, but her three kids were also removed from the home. Now another woman from Claiborne Parish was arrested and over twenty animals were sized by rescuers.
Texas Man Busted in Baton Rouge After ATM Scam Hits 346 Customers

1 week ago | kpel965.com | Sydney DuCharme

BATON ROUGE (KPEL) — The East Baton Rouge Sheriff's Office arrested a Texas man accused of using skimmers to obtain ATM customers' debit card information. What is a Card Skimmer? These devices are illegally installed on ATM's, gas pumps, or any card terminal and used to steal the user's card information, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Skimmers are illegal card readers attached to payment terminals. They grab data from your card’s magnetic stripe without your knowledge.
Lafayette Police Seek Help Identifying Felony Theft Suspects at Lululemon

1 week ago | kpel965.com | Sydney DuCharme

LAFAYETTE, LA (KPEL) —The Lafayette Police Department and Lafayette Crime Stoppers are seeking help from the community to identify two women accused of committing felony theft at the Lululemon store. The thefts were reported on May 20th and May 29th, and surveillance photos of the suspects have been released in an effort to identify the individuals who allegedly shoplifted items from the store.
Louisiana Hispanic Heritage Festival Canceled Amid ICE Raid Concerns

1 week ago | kpel965.com | Sydney DuCharme

KENNER, LA (KPEL) — The City of Kenner has made a tough call and announced it will be canceling the Hispanic Heritage Festival this year.
70 Foster Families Urgently Needed to Ease Overcrowding at Louisiana Animal Shelter

1 week ago | kpel965.com | Sydney DuCharme

BATON ROUGE, LA (KPEL) — Louisiana animal shelters are struggling to keep up with the constant influx of animals on a daily basis. Ideally, more families would start adopting from shelters to help decrease the number of animals in our shelters. However, fostering is often overlooked. Fostering an animal from a shelter not only frees up a space for another animal, but it can also be a great opportunity to determine whether you or your family are well-suited for a permanent pet.
Lafayette Idol Gears Up for a Big Finale, and an Even Bigger Season 3

1 week ago | kpel965.com | Sydney DuCharme

LAFAYETTE,LA (KPEL) — Louisiana is overflowing with incredibly talented musicians, artists, and seasoned vocalists. With so much talent across the state, it's crucial that our communities have enough opportunities to showcase it. Dillion Demone with Lafayette Idol is working with Devon McKinny and Elisee Grub to meet that need here at a local level.
Search Intensifies for 10-Year-Old Girl Swept Away in Destin While on Family Vacation

1 week ago | kpel965.com | Sydney DuCharme

(KPEL) — Louisiana families often head down the coast to Gulf Shores, Orange Beach, and Destin during the summer for a family vacation. Unfortunately, tragedy still strikes even on what should be a time to make happy memories with your family on vacation. South Louisiana families know these beaches well, and this story hits hard. What was supposed to be a fun family vacation turned into a nightmare for one when their 10-year-old daughter went missing last Thursday in Destin, Florida.
Tragic Louisiana Crash: Passenger Ejected After Vehicle Hits 18-Wheeler

1 week ago | kpel965.com | Sydney DuCharme

GIBSLAND, LA (KPEL) — Louisiana State Police responded to a fatal two-vehicle crash on Sunday around 5 pm near Louisiana Highway 154. The crash is still under investigation; however, it has been confirmed that Lauren Carkeet of Lewisville, TX, was traveling west on I-20 in a 2010 GMC Acadia when she veered from the main roadway and hit a parked 18-wheeler.
Louisiana Law Requires Victim Alerts After Jail Escapes

2 weeks ago | kpel965.com | Sydney DuCharme

LOUISIANA (KPEL) — Following the recent jailbreak in New Orleans, a new law has been proposed to protect victims. Derrick Groves and Antoine Massey, two of the ten inmates who escaped on May 16th, are still at large. Read More: Louisiana Fugitives Offered Legal Help to Surrender Not only are authorities offering a 50K reward, but they are also urging the escapees to come forward.
LSU Fans Can Now Join Rocco’s Jell-O Shot Contest From Home in Louisiana

2 weeks ago | kpel965.com | Sydney DuCharme

LAFAYETTE, LA (KPEL) — LSU fans are once again taking over Omaha ahead of the 2025 College World Series. The LSU Tigers are set to face off against Arkansas at 6 pm on Saturday, but the Jello shots are already flowing, and the first pitch hasn't even been thrown out yet. Rocco's Famous Jello Shot CompetitionPlaying a drinking game with anyone from Louisiana is a bold choice, especially thousands of LSU Tiger Fans, the week of the College World Series.