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3 days ago · State police say 35-year-old Dusty Rudolph Johnson is accused of driving a Chevrolet Trax to a home in Eunice, threatening the homeowner with a gun, attempting to kidnap the person and …

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The St. Charles Parish Sheriff’s Office shared footage of the man who was attacked by an alligator during a DWI investigation on Sunday.

May 8, 2026 · The latest coverage of McNeese Cowboys football and basketball, Southwest Louisiana high school sports, LSU and the Saints.

May 18, 2026 · Qualifying wraps up for US Senator, Sulphur and DeRidder mayors, other races Updated: Feb. 13, 2026 at 3:53 PM PST | By KPLC Digital Team

Jillian Corder is the News Director at KPLC 7News. Cynthia Arceneaux has been on the anchor desk at KPLC for the past 27 years on 7News Live at Five, 7News at Six and 7News Nightcast. Amanda …

Mar 4, 2026 · KPLC, DeWanna’s Closet, Wendy’s wrap up annual school supplies drive Updated: Jul. 22, 2025 at 9:09 PM PDT | By Stephanie Obediku, Kaley Frith and Mari Wilson

Feb 17, 2026 · KPLC’s new online-only show is for those who need some good news in their lives.