This Day in History: December

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First Alert Forecast: Rain ending tonight, but more rain likely later this week

The widespread rain from Monday will taper off through the evening and overnight hours. Temperatures will fall overnight with ...

Kinder receives $3.5 million for drainage improvements

KINDER, La. (KPLC) - The town of Kinder will receive $3.5 million through the Louisiana Watershed Initiative Program to ...

Southern introduces Marshall Faulk as head football coach

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - It’s official. Marshall Faulk will be the 22 nd head coach of Southern football. A press conference ...

I-10 West closed in Lafayette after 18-wheeler crash

LAFAYETTE, La. (KPLC) - I-10 West is closed in Lafayette due to an overturned 18-wheeler, police said.

Chennault International Airport receives $20M federal investment for expansion

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - Chennault International Airport will receive more than $20 million in federal funding from FEMA ...

SWLA plumber says now is the time to protect pipes against bursts

The colder months are now officially here in Southwest Louisiana, and that means your pipes may be at risk of bursting.

Merryville police officer accused of raping young child for years

A Merryville police officer has traded his uniform for an orange jumpsuit after a young child said he sexually assaulted her ...

National Guard member shot in DC has shown positive signs, West Virginia governor says

West Virginia's governor says a National Guard member from his state who was shot last week in an attack in Washington, D.C., ...

Sheriff’s Office asking for information after copper wiring stolen from church

RAGLEY, La. (KPLC) - The Beauregard Parish Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying who is responsible for a theft that happened at the Faith Baptist Church on Louisiana ...