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Newspaper Edits Column About LSU After Tigers Coach Kim Mulkey Blasted it as Sexist
The Los Angeles Times has edited a column it published last week about the LSU women’s basketball team ahead of its game against UCLA following criticism from Tigers coach Kim Mulkey, who blasted it as sexist and hurtful.
Could Louisiana School Boards Soon Sue Social Media Platforms Like TikTok for Disrupting Students?
Could we soon see school boards in Louisiana being able to sue social media platforms like Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram for disrupting students?
NFL Kickoffs Will Look Completely Different as Owners Approve ‘Radical’ New Format
NFL kickoffs as you know them will look completely different in the 2024 season. Here are just a few of the biggest changes.
Police Searching for Suspects Who Stole $3,000 in Merchandise From Lafayette Store
Lafayette Police are requesting the public's assistance to identify three individuals accused of stealing approximately $3,000 worth of merchandise from a retail store off of Ambassador Caffery.
Did Hospital Staff Try to Snoop on Kate’s Medical Records? Investigation Underway
A British privacy watchdog said Wednesday it was investigating a report that staff at a private London hospital tried to snoop on the Princess of Wales ’ medical records while she was a patient for abdominal surgery.
Trump’s lawyers say it is impossible for him to post bond covering $454 million
Donald Trump’s lawyers told a New York appellate court Monday that it’s impossible for him to post a bond covering the full amount of a $454 million civil fraud judgment while he appeals.
South Louisiana High School Teens Invited to Prom Dress Giveaway in Lafayette
This weekend, the Acadiana Mall plays host for the 7th Annual Butterfly Event Project Prom Dress Giveaway.
Princess Kate Apologizes, Admits Editing Family Photo That Fueled Rumors About Her Health
Kate, Princess of Wales, apologized Monday for “confusion” caused by her editing of a family photo released by the palace — an image of Kate and her children that was intended to calm concern and speculation about the British royal’s health, but had the opposite effect.
Two Missing Northside High School Students Found Safe, Return Home
Lafayette Police announced that two missing Northside High School students have been safely located and returned to their homes.
Watch: President Joe Biden Delivers 2024 State of the Union Address
On Thursday night (Mar. 7) President Joe Biden delivered the annual State of the Union address. See the video and full transcript here.
Nikki Haley to Suspend Campaign, Leaving Donald Trump as Last Major Republican Candidate
Nikki Haley will suspend her presidential campaign today (Mar. 6) leaving Donald Trump as the last remaining major candidate for the 2024 Republican nomination.
Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and Threads down in widespread outage
Users of Meta’s Facebook, Instagram, Threads and Messenger platforms are experiencing login issues in what appears to be a widespread outage.
Supreme Court Rules Trump Can Appear on Ballot in Louisiana, All States Despite Capitol Attack
The Supreme Court on Monday unanimously restored Donald Trump to 2024 presidential primary ballots, rejecting state attempts to hold the Republican former president accountable for the Capitol riot.
Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash Claims Life of Young Maurice Man in Vermilion Parish
A single-vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 92 resulted in the death of a young man from Maurice, LA.
McConnell will step down as the Senate Republican leader in November
Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate leader in history, will step down from that position in November.
Are These The Four Players Who Would Be on the Saints Mount Rushmore of the Last Decade?
According to the numbers, these are the best four Saints players of the last decade (2014-2024). Do you agree?
Lafayette Celebrates 20 Years of African American Heritage with Annual Parade
The African American Heritage Foundation of Lafayette is set to celebrate two decades of cultural pride and heritage with its 20th Annual African American Heritage Parade.
AT&T Service Restored for Users in Louisiana and Beyond–But What Happened?
AT&T released a statement after service was out for customers nationwide on Thursday. The FBI is also looking into the outage.
NICU Evacuated Due to Fire at Ochsner Lafayettte General Hospital
A fire at Ochsner Lafayette General Hospital led to an evacuation of its NICU late Wednesday afternoon.
Lafayette Police in Standoff Following Stabbing Incident Near Saint Streets
Lafayette Police are currently engaged in a standoff following a Tuesday morning incident that has sent at least one person to the hospital.