Louisiana Sheriff’s Department Posts Hilarious Description of Arrest

(KPEL News) - The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office took to social media to describe the apprehension of a man who jumped into the water to escape authorities, and now their hilarious post has gone viral. This agency is one of my favorites to follow …

AmSurg acquires Louisiana ASC

Nashville, Tenn.-based AmSurg has acquired Pinnacle Surgery Center in Covington, La., according to an April 15 press release shared with Becker’s.  The 8,787-square-foot center features three operating rooms and one procedure room. The practice employs 17 …

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Southwest Louisiana is getting a brand new water park and it could open in time for summer

After seeing success with its a splash pad, the city of West Lake in Calcasieu Parish thought "why not make it a little bigger?" Now, for the past six years, West Lake officials have been working to build a water park, which will be the second in …

Louisiana legislator puts forward bill to end LSU football day games in September

Ilgg's bill points to "health and safety reasons related to the heat during day games" as the inspiration for the legislation. "Due to the often extreme heat of September in this state and in the interest of protecting the health and …

Deadly Fungus Candida Auris Spreads to Louisiana

Louisiana - The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has issued a nationwide alert to be on the lookout for a hazardous fungus that is spreading. There have already been confirmed cases in Louisiana. Candida Auris: What is it? Candida Auris is the name of the …

Buc-ee’s Fans Make Picks for First-Time Louisiana Visitors

LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - The Acadiana region is getting a Buc-ee's, and we couldn't be more excited as a community. As a state, it's one of two travel centers that will be headed our way. SEE ALSO:   The Texas chain that has become a  …

Louisiana Boosts Flood Prep as Mississippi River Rises Toward Cre

LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) — As water levels continue to rise along the Mississippi River, multiple Louisiana communities are ramping up flood prevention efforts to reduce the risk of damage in vulnerable areas. On April 14, the Mississippi River at the …

Louisiana Jury Gives Multiple Sentences to Child Sex Offender

A Louisiana jury convicted and then gave multiple long-term sentences to a child sex offender, according to the 16th Judicial District Attorney's Office. What Is Known About The Case? According to investigators and the 16th Judicial District Attorney …