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A joint investigation by Louisiana State Police and the Louisiana Department of Insurance has resulted in the arrests of three Acadiana men accused of orchestrating a multi-million dollar staged vehicle crash in Lafayette

The Lafayette Police Department is currently on scene after an Amtrak train collided with a motor vehicle.

A surprise guest turned heads in Lafayette when a colorful peacock was seen perched on a shopping center rooftop.

Authorities in New Orleans raided a home believed to be the filming location of now-viral videos posted by fugitive Antoine Massey.

Have you ever seen a boot on a fence? If you do, don't touch it. Here's why...

The Urban Naturalist shared shocking footage after a late-night break-in. Locals are being asked to help ID the suspect.

Louisiana softball ace and former Ragin' Cajuns coach meet as opponents in WCWS semifinal, with Texas Tech eliminating Oklahoma 3-2 in a walk-off victory that ended emotional embrace.

Police departments across the state are issuing a public safety alert about a dangerous street drug that could be hiding in plain sight.

LSU's Tigers are roaring into the Super Regionals once again, ready to face off against the Mountaineers at Alex Box. Can they keep the momentum going?

In a heartbreaking sequence, two bicyclists were killed on Louisiana roadways in sepearte crashes.

The day Louisiana Snack Wrap fans have been waiting for is finally here—well, almost.

A store in Florida has been slapped with a lawsuit from Buc-ee's over the store's punk rock and Krampus t-shirts and stickers re-imagining the iconic Buc-ee's Beaver logo.

A man is dead after he was shot in front of his house while city officials walked through a neighborhood promoting peace.

It was a tough year for the Ragin' Cajuns softball team, but change is on the horizon as they shake things up.

A person in Texas is a bit richer after he or she purchased a lottery ticket and won the jackpot.

New analysis shows coastal Louisiana has nearly 1-in-2 odds of hurricane impact in 2025, with elevated risk extending inland to Lafayette and Baton Rouge areas.

Louisiana scored just 19.83 out of 100 in WalletHub’s 2025 income ranking, placing 48th nationwide. While top earners make over $400,000, the median is only $58,352, leaving many residents struggling to cover basic costs.

A terrifying story as a Louisiana man has been arrested for stabbing a 6-year-old child.

Traffic’s about to get a facelift in Acadiana, but it means some detours for your daily drive. Buckle up, folks!

Casino players in Louisiana and across the nation are being target by scammers via social media sites. Here's what you need to be looking for.

According to national media reports the parent company of a Lafayette, Louisiana TV group has begun the process of selling off its stations. Which stations would be affected?

The State Department has relaxed travel advisories for Louisiana guests with plans to visit this tropical destination. It's not all the way safe, but it is safer.

When it comes to paper plates in Louisiana, we usually see them piled high with barbecue at a backyard cookout. Not on the back of a car.

Acting FEMA administrator told staff he wasn't aware U.S. has hurricane season, sparking confusion as Louisiana faces 46% hurricane probability and agency loses one-third of workforce.