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 …

Debate grows over using treated sewage to restore Louisiana’s vanishing wetlands

A scientific rift over wetland restoration methods has turned political in Louisiana, where critics and supporters of using treated sewage to combat coastal erosion are clashing in the statehouse. Wesley Muller and Elise Plunk report for Louisiana …

Entergy Louisiana Introduces Comprehensive Grid Resilience Program in the Capital Region

Entergy Louisiana has launched its comprehensive grid resilience program in the Capital Region to strengthen the region’s electric grid. Over the next four years, Entergy Louisiana will be investing more than $400 million to upgrade approximately 730 miles …

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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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Today is Tax Day in Louisiana. Can you still get a $1,400 stimulus check?