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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.
Top 5 Places People Fly To From Louisiana
Here are the five most popular destinations people are flying to in the U.S. from Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
9 Wacky Things We Admit That Make Us Distracted Drivers
You might let something distract you while driving, but how many others are doing the same thing?
Louisiana School Bus Gets Sideswiped By 18-Wheeler
An 18-wheeler sideswiped a school bus Tuesday afternoon and just kept on going.
Louisiana Lottery Confirms $40,000 Winner Sold for Tuesday Night
Another drawing another major money win on a Mega Millions lottery ticket sold in Louisiana. Here are the details on the $40,000 winner.
Baton Rouge Rapper NBA YoungBoy Arrested on Multiple Charges
Baton Rouge native and popular rapper NBA YoungBoy, real name Kentrell Gaulden, has been arrested on a series of charges while under house arrest in Utah.
Texas Woman 'Romances' Man Out of Over $1 Million
A Texas woman conned her online boyfriend in to giving her over a million dollars.
Louisiana Parrot Heads Rejoice, Jimmy Buffett is Back
Louisiana fans of the late Jimmy Buffett will get the chance to experience his music the way it was meant to be heard beginning this summer.