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Keith Lee has officially arrived in Lafayette, and the city is ready for its moment.

Police investigate a late-night Gueydan crash after a driver slams into Johnny’s Drive Inn and flees, leaving critical evidence behind.

Behind the kitchen doors of a Pineville eatery, a startling discovery has community members raising eyebrows. You won't want to miss the details of this unusual case.

Jarrod Degroat, 56, was arrested after allegedly stabbing his caretaker with a kitchen knife at his Lafayette home Saturday. He faces attempted second-degree murder charges.

You might want to check your pizza receipts closely — a hidden fee is drawing the attention of legal eyes across the country.

Last night’s lottery draws brought excitement to Louisiana, with one lucky ticket scoring a sweet $70,000—let’s see who hit the jackpot!

A North Carolina man was arrested in Florida after authorities say he was headed to Louisiana to carry out a mass shooting at a festival.

Shreveport is reeling after a heartbreaking tragedy, leaving families and friends searching for a way to heal amidst the sorrow.

Mayor-President Monique Boulet selected Earl Borden Jr. to lead the Lafayette Fire Department after a national search that began in August 2025.

Our slice of South Louisiana is famous for our food, and when you're traveling along I-10, you'll find local restaurants that prove it...every time.

Pet safety alert for Festival International: heat, crowds, and noise create serious risks.

You might be surprised where the most germs are lurking in your home. Let’s talk about the cleaning habits that could save your health.

Just when you thought spring was here to stay, another chilly front is on the way, bringing gumbo weather back to Lafayette.

The Saenger Theatre has announced its 2026-27 Broadway in New Orleans season, featuring “The Lion King,” “Jersey Boys,” and four local debuts.

The Museum of Illusions in New Orleans offers over 50 interactive exhibits that challenge your senses.

A New Orleans anti-theft trick using a mannequin backfires as burglars fire 20 shots.

The 2026 Etouffee Festival runs April 23–25 in Arnaudville, La. Free admission and parking. Live music, mayor's cook-off, auto show, carnival, and bingo.

Charles Ford, 56, faces federal charges for possessing the gun used by Shamar Elkins in the Shreveport mass shooting that killed eight children on April 19, 2026.

Winnsboro Mayor Alice Wallace faces 6 counts of fraud after LBI says she kept Medicaid benefits while earning a taxpayer-funded salary.

Whether your state is actually part of Tornado Alley comes down to the time of year.

Where is the best shrimp and grits in Acadiana? We asked our audience and the results are in — spanning restaurants from Abbeville to Lafayette and beyond.

A letter from Judge Valerie Gotch-Garrett's office arrived Friday morning. By evening, LPSS had canceled the public hearing it had just scheduled.

A late-night break-in has rattled a Lafayette neighborhood, and the police need your help to catch the suspect caught on camera.

Lafayette now has six 24/7 pet microchip scanning stations to help reunite lost animals with their families.