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You stare through them every day as you drive around Louisiana. But why are they there? At last the black dot mystery is solved.

Louisiana cruise guests are up in arms about a controversial change one popular cruise line has made concerning their dining offerings on board.

In a narrow 5-4 vote, the Lafayette Parish School Board decided to keep Comeaux High open, preserving a vital community hub and its top-rated academic programs.

From dazzling light displays to towering bonfires, Louisiana is brimming with Christmas magic during the Holidays.

Lafayette police seized $368K in drugs, including fentanyl, meth, and marijuana. Learn about the risks of fentanyl and how law enforcement is taking action.

Three Louisiana residents, dubbed the 'Stanley Cup Bandits,' are behind bars after an attempted heist ended in a high-speed police chase.

Lafayette’s Early College Academy ranks No. 1 statewide in 2024 with an SPS of 138. See how other Lafayette Parish schools performed this year.

WalletHub has a breakdown of which national retailers will offer the steepest sales for Black Friday.

The Northgate Mall, Lafayette’s first and oldest shopping mall, is officially up for sale.

As one commentator puts it, this is either video of someone in a suit, or this is video of an actual Sasquatch in the wild, there's no in between.

The Chapel of Madonna is an attraction in Point Pleasant, La. and many say that this very small chapel is a "must-see".

The New Iberia Police and US Marshals seek help finding Derrick Mouton, a murder suspect on the run. Contact Crime Stoppers with any tips.

Louisiana shoppers, discover how grocery apps like Instacart and DoorDash are helping families save on delivery fees, discounts, and more.

Tragic news from Acadia Parish after a crash claimed the life of a Lafayette television reporter's father.

A major movie theater chain is warning Louisiana guests of a major concern with the release of the movie adaptation of Wicked, the popular Broadway musical.

Thousands of Louisiana residents will be essentially grounded from commercial airline flights next spring, unless they take action today.

Recently, South Louisiana residents noticed “white stuff” floating in the air, causing widespread speculation. Were there really spiders flying in the sky?

Tchoup’s Mid-City has announced it will be closing its doors for good before the end of the year, but there's still time to grab one (or more) last meal.

Many in South Louisiana are asking what's the white stringy material falling from the sky, and now we know.

Louisiana will soon be home to an epic, new holiday drive-thru lights display that is sure to delight those of all ages this Christmas season.

Both suspects in an armed robbery at a Dollar General store in south Louisiana are now in custody after stealing a total of $28.

Meta is building a multi-billion-dollar AI data center in north Louisiana, expected to create 500 high-paying jobs and elevate the state’s role in the tech industry.

Would you dance for free beef jerky? At Bourgeois Meat Market in Thibodaux, Louisiana, locals busted a move for a free stick of their famous jerky.

A car is seen recklessly driving through lawns on private property in south Louisiana to avoid flooding on the street.