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School in Louisiana Gives Students Days Off For Good Performances
One school in Louisiana has found a way to motivate students and that comes with giving them a day off for their good behavior and performances.
How to Get Rid of June Bugs
The good news is that June bugs are not poisonous or toxic to people and pets and do not bite.
Shelters At Capacity Across Louisiana Offer Low-Cost Pet Adoption
Shelters in Louisiana are at capacity and animals need homes. A low-cost pet adoption event will help empty the cages and find homes for the dogs and cats.
How Much Do Texas Singles Need to Earn to Live Comfortably?
Experts have figured out how much a single person in Texas need to earn to live comfortably.
Louisiana Teacher Finds Cocaine in Kindergartener's Cubby
The 7-year-old boy was checked out by his mother, Mari Mejia Zelaya, from his Metarie Elementary School in hopes of removing four bags of cocaine from her son's book sack. Whether she intentionally or accidentally stashed the drug there is still unconfirmed.
The 6 Popular Snack Foods Disappearing From Louisiana Stores
Some of these snacks are pretty well-loved. It's sad to see them leaving Louisiana's store shelves.
Lafayette Community Mourns Local Deputy's Tragic Passing
The Lafayette community is in mourning following the tragic loss of a Sheriff’s Deputy who succumbed to life-threatening injuries after a self-inflicted gunshot incident.
Louisiana Lottery Confirms $240,000 Win in Wednesday's Drawings
The Louisiana Lottery has confirmed that a ticket sold for Wednesday night's drawings is worth $240,000 this morning. Here's where the winner was sold.
Texas Lottery Confirms $150,000 Powerball Wins on Wednesday
The Texas Lottery is confirming that two tickets sold in the Lone Star State for Wednesday's Powerball earned $150,000.
How Texas Phenomenon Buc-ee's Actually Got Its Start in Louisiana
Although Buc-ee's is a proud home-grown Texas business, did you know that Buc-ee's actually got its start in Louisiana?
The 5 Cheapest Homeowners Insurance Companies in Louisiana
If you own a home in Louisiana, there's a good chance that you were not happy when you got your last renewal notice.
Louisiana Mayor Says Councilmember Threatened His Life With Gun Violence
The mayor of Bogalusa, Louisiana says that a council member threatened his life during a meeting.
Over 400,000 Ford Broncos Sold in Louisiana, Texas Recalled
Ford has issued a recall for over 456,000 Bronco vehicles due to a battery detection issue that poses a potential safety risk.
Educational Fund Established for Children of April Rollins
A local business has announced the creation of an educational trust to benefit the three sons of a woman who was fatally shot last Sunday in Broussard.
Which Louisiana Parishes Are the Healthiest and Unhealthiest?
When it comes to healthy living, we don't always do our best in Louisiana. A lot of it is the food, but there are other things that we don't do quite as well as other places.
Zion Williamson Out With Hamstring Injury
The New Orleans Pelicans were 7-5 on the season without Williamson, and they're still shooting for the playoffs without him.
If Hurricanes Had Cajun Names, Here's What They Would Be
We came up with some real Cajun names of people we know and also some Cajun words we thought you might get a kick out of.
Crowley Man Booked on Rape Charge After Shocking Series of Events
Police booked a Louisiana man on a rape charge. The suspect had been in jail, bonded out, and cut his ankle monitor when they discovered the other crime.
UPDATE: Lafayette Deputy Dies After Self-Inflicted Gunshot
The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office confirms that a deputy has died as a result of his injuries from a self-inflicted gunshot.
1.6 Million Texas Residents May Lose Internet Service
More than 1.6 million Texas residents may lose internet service when a federal program ends this month.