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Louisiana's Department of Children and Family Services has announced a plan to give more residents "bonus money" on their EBT card.

A new state law in Louisiana allows those who are out frogging to better protect themselves.

Sheriff's deputies discovered deadly fentanyl pills made to look like prescription drugs at K-C Vapes in New Roads, along with illegal weapons and products.

A Spirit Airlines pilot was arrested in New Orleans for allegedly stalking minors. The investigation is ongoing.

Here's one simple tactic you can do as a parent that may ease the separation anxiety your kids feels for the first few days of school.

A Ville Platte man was arrested after fire officials determined he set a unit on fire inside a senior living complex.

Big changes are brewing in Lafayette’s coffee scene.

A former Secret Service agent who regularly posts safety tips to his TikTok page has released one video that could potentially safe your life the next time you're pumping gas.

Court records meant for preservation were accidentally trashed in New Orleans, prompting a landfill search led by the Clerk of Criminal Court.

This Fall, Louisiana will get its very first Cat Cafe, The Second Chance Cat Cafe.

A New York City blogger is making headlines after skipping out on a $300 bill at a Louisiana restaurant and leaving a 2-star review.

Police are investigating a Rayne apartment shooting where multiple suspects opened fire, leaving one woman injured. Authorities ask for public help in finding answers.

A Louisiana couple were arrested after they allegedly decided they wanted some gaming systems.

Identity theft cases are surging in Louisiana. Experts say these common wallet items could put you at risk.

A quiet afternoon on the highway turned tragic when a lawnmower rider was struck by a wayward truck.

Hernando de Soto's 1542 death in Louisiana predates French exploration by over a century, but his expedition's secret burial and territorial claims fundamentally shaped the state's colonial future.

Saints face Chargers in 2025 preseason opener as rookie QB Tyler Shough debuts under new coach Kellen Moore. Here’s how to watch, listen, and follow the action.

A leading fashion retailer with more than 1,300 locations nationwide could file for bankruptcy protection as early as this week.

We finally know the answer to when residents of Louisiana and Texas might be receiving a "$1,702 stimulus check" from the federal government.

Unsolicited packages delivered directly to your home or office appear to be the new way that scammers are trying to get to you.

A Louisiana house fire claimed a life, and an investigation is underway to determine what happened.

Starting January 15, SNAP users in Louisiana will no longer be able to buy soda, candy, or energy drinks with their benefits.

The Old Farmer's Almanac suggests Texas may avoid catastrophic winter weather this year, but historical patterns show the state faces major storms every decade. Here's what climate experts predict for 2025-2026.

A driver lived to tell the story after lightning hit his truck while he was on a very tall bridge in Lake Charles.