YouTubeKentwood, LA (KPEL News) - Shocking video of a brawl at a Louisiana Popeye's is the latest chapter in a long story involving altercations between employees and customers.  The town in eastern Louisiana is most famous for being the home of Britney Spears and, if the video continues to get views, the fight may add to Kentwood's notoriety.It's not the first fight that's happened at the chicken chain, and it's not the first time an employee was involved in the throw down.A brawl broke out between employees at a Milwaukee Popeyes in November of 2019. The video shows three...…YouTubeKentwood, LA (KPEL News) - Shocking video of a brawl at a Louisiana Popeye's is the latest chapter in a long story involving altercations between employees and customers.  The town in eastern Louisiana is most famous for being the home of Britney Spears and, if the video continues to get views, the fight may add to Kentwood's notoriety.It's not the first fight that's happened at the chicken chain, and it's not the first time an employee was involved in the throw down.A brawl broke out between employees at a Milwaukee Popeyes in November of 2019. The video shows three...WW…

unsplash via Nicolas J LeclercqLAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - Scammers seem to be everywhere nowadays and now they are showing up in smart TVs across Louisiana.Get our free mobile appThis should be no surprise as scammers already use our phones and computers to try to steal our information and our hard-earned money.Imagine you have turned on your smart TV and you're about to open your favorite streaming service. Then, a pop-up appears, telling you there is a problem with your device or your streaming subscription. You need to call a phone number or visit a website to fix it.One consumer...…unsplash via Nicolas J LeclercqLAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - Scammers seem to be everywhere nowadays and now they are showing up in smart TVs across Louisiana.Get our free mobile appThis should be no surprise as scammers already use our phones and computers to try to steal our information and our hard-earned money.Imagine you have turned on your smart TV and you're about to open your favorite streaming service. Then, a pop-up appears, telling you there is a problem with your device or your streaming subscription. You need to call a phone number or visit a website to fix it.One consumer...WW…

You can find them in big cities such as Houston, Texas, Dallas, Texas and San Antonio, Texas, but they are also at home in the smaller towns in Texas. So places like College Station, Huntsville, and Denton Texas have them too. Of course, we are speaking of the discount chain, Dollar Tree. Texas has 714 of them, so chances are you're fairly close to a location right now. And while the "dollar store" landscape hasn't been exactly friendly lately. With Family Dollar announcing the closing of some 1,000 stores nationwide. Dollar General has generated their share of headlines too. The news on...…You can find them in big cities such as Houston, Texas, Dallas, Texas and San Antonio, Texas, but they are also at home in the smaller towns in Texas. So places like College Station, Huntsville, and Denton Texas have them too. Of course, we are speaking of the discount chain, Dollar Tree. Texas has 714 of them, so chances are you're fairly close to a location right now. And while the "dollar store" landscape hasn't been exactly friendly lately. With Family Dollar announcing the closing of some 1,000 stores nationwide. Dollar General has generated their share of headlines too. The news on...WW…

Get our free mobile appJeff Davis Parish Schools SurveyThe good old days... remember them? Here are the top ten things that Louisiana residents say they miss from high school. If you're the sort of parent that spends the summer pining away for the start of the school year, you've found good company here!Listen, when it comes to our kids, our cup runneth over. But that doesn't mean they don't drive us nuts eight weeks a year. Of the hundreds out there, we've narrowed down a list of 11 reasons parents have the hard-earned right to celebrate back-to-school season!Gallery Credit: Ryan...…Get our free mobile appJeff Davis Parish Schools SurveyThe good old days... remember them? Here are the top ten things that Louisiana residents say they miss from high school. If you're the sort of parent that spends the summer pining away for the start of the school year, you've found good company here!Listen, when it comes to our kids, our cup runneth over. But that doesn't mean they don't drive us nuts eight weeks a year. Of the hundreds out there, we've narrowed down a list of 11 reasons parents have the hard-earned right to celebrate back-to-school season!Gallery Credit: Ryan...WW…

Lafayette, LA (KPEL News) - It's almost hurricane season in Louisiana, and the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) is urging everyone to get prepared in case a storm has south Louisiana in its sites. Whether it's a hurricane or strong storms like we recently saw effect St. Landry Parish, downed power lines become a real possibility. We all know downed powerlines are dangerous and avoid them at all costs. But what happens if one falls on your car while you're in it? Do you know how to safely escape? Louisiana State Trooper Thomas Gossen visited...…Lafayette, LA (KPEL News) - It's almost hurricane season in Louisiana, and the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness (GOHSEP) is urging everyone to get prepared in case a storm has south Louisiana in its sites. Whether it's a hurricane or strong storms like we recently saw effect St. Landry Parish, downed power lines become a real possibility. We all know downed powerlines are dangerous and avoid them at all costs. But what happens if one falls on your car while you're in it? Do you know how to safely escape? Louisiana State Trooper Thomas Gossen visited...WW…

LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - A Lafayette man is in custody after a domestic disturbance led to a high-speed chase and ended in a major crash on Kaliste Saloom. The Lafayette Police Department released a statement on Sunday night detailing the events of the day, which culminated on Farm Ridge Road, which is just off Kaliste Saloom in Lafayette. Officers with Lafayette Police Department responded to 100 block of Shady Ridge Lane around 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, where there were reports of a domestic disturbance involving weapons. Once at the scene, the responding officers met with...…LAFAYETTE, La. (KPEL News) - A Lafayette man is in custody after a domestic disturbance led to a high-speed chase and ended in a major crash on Kaliste Saloom. The Lafayette Police Department released a statement on Sunday night detailing the events of the day, which culminated on Farm Ridge Road, which is just off Kaliste Saloom in Lafayette. Officers with Lafayette Police Department responded to 100 block of Shady Ridge Lane around 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, where there were reports of a domestic disturbance involving weapons. Once at the scene, the responding officers met with...WW…

A shocking video showing a man clinging to the hood of a moving car is making waves online. The clip, posted on Facebook by Jordan Tillotson, shows a man hanging onto the hood of a moving sedan during a rainstorm, and nearly 200 people have shared it already. The video is quickly becoming a topic of discussion with its caption "Just a normal day in Marrero," showing a bizarre and dangerous moment unfolding in real-time. The visual shows a man in jeans and a white shirt lying flat on the car's hood, his head dangerously close to the windshield. The rain makes everything look even riskier....…A shocking video showing a man clinging to the hood of a moving car is making waves online. The clip, posted on Facebook by Jordan Tillotson, shows a man hanging onto the hood of a moving sedan during a rainstorm, and nearly 200 people have shared it already. The video is quickly becoming a topic of discussion with its caption "Just a normal day in Marrero," showing a bizarre and dangerous moment unfolding in real-time. The visual shows a man in jeans and a white shirt lying flat on the car's hood, his head dangerously close to the windshield. The rain makes everything look even riskier....WW…

A lifeless alligator sprawled across a busy road in Chalmette, LA was the cause of a multi-vehicle accident earlier this week. Photos of the alligator spread on social media, causing skeptics to debate whether it was real or just another Photoshop or AI job. As it would turn out, the St. Bernard Parish Sheriff's Office confirmed that the alligator was very real, causing an accident that occurred around 6:30 a.m. on the 5400 block of Paris Road. According to spokesperson Kim Gritter, the alligator had died before the accident and was not struck by vehicles. The scene quickly escalated when a...…A lifeless alligator sprawled across a busy road in Chalmette, LA was the cause of a multi-vehicle accident earlier this week. Photos of the alligator spread on social media, causing skeptics to debate whether it was real or just another Photoshop or AI job. As it would turn out, the St. Bernard Parish Sheriff's Office confirmed that the alligator was very real, causing an accident that occurred around 6:30 a.m. on the 5400 block of Paris Road. According to spokesperson Kim Gritter, the alligator had died before the accident and was not struck by vehicles. The scene quickly escalated when a...WW…

Lafayette, LA (KPEL News) - Louisiana is known for having a great community and even better food. Our people like to cook for friends and family, and they love to eat. Every gathering, small or large, is wrapped around food. It's no wonder the Bayou State has one of the highest obesity rates in the country. More than 40% of residents in Louisiana, Oklahoma, and West Virginia self-reported obesity to the CDC in 2022. Obesity leads to numerous dangerous conditions like diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and cancer. The Louisiana Department of Health and medical professionals have worked...…Lafayette, LA (KPEL News) - Louisiana is known for having a great community and even better food. Our people like to cook for friends and family, and they love to eat. Every gathering, small or large, is wrapped around food. It's no wonder the Bayou State has one of the highest obesity rates in the country. More than 40% of residents in Louisiana, Oklahoma, and West Virginia self-reported obesity to the CDC in 2022. Obesity leads to numerous dangerous conditions like diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and cancer. The Louisiana Department of Health and medical professionals have worked...WW…