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The spring Angola Prison Rodeo will be returning in just a few weeks, and tickets are now on sale.

Motorists will need to exit I-10 on Louisiana Ave. in Lafayette. Here are the details.

A late night crash in Maurice claimed the lives of two people and sent another to the hospital.

Sad news out of Evangeline Parish as a local icon in Mamou has passed away.

Louisiana swamps are famous around the world for their beauty and unique ecologically rich wetlands. Let's take a look at 4 of the most amazing Louisiana swamps.

One of our favorite downtown Lafayette restaurants is preparing for an unexpected visit this Friday — not from diners, but from a national animal rights group aiming to make a statement.

A video making the rounds on social media shows an unknown young boy pulling off an unexpected—and painful—stunt in the heart of the French Quarter.

If you put pickles on everything, Popeyes’ new menu is calling your name.

Teen escapes juvenile detention center and leads police on chase in stolen side-by-side.

The 2025 Thoroughbred season at Evangeline Downs in Opelousas, Louisiana, will kick off a 73-night stand this Friday, April 4, 2025.

Celebrate 25 years of Miles Perret Cancer Services with a themed scavenger hunt at Games of Acadiana, honoring the legacy of a courageous young boy from Lafayette.

A disturbing fight caught on video in a New Iberia neighborhood is making rounds on social media after a confrontation between two women turned violent.

A sad situation unfolded in Louisiana Monday night when a woman was struck and killed.

A Louisiana family is picking up the pieces after their beloved dog Stormy was struck by a car and left for dead on the side of a road in Cecilia. Their journey is one of heartbreak, healing, and grace.

Heartbreak on a Louisiana roadway as another bicyclist was killed after being hit by a truck.

Is there really a significant difference between the price you pay for food at home and the price for food at restaurants? Here are the figures.

Louisiana hot sauce lovers, before you plop another drop on what you're about to eat, check the label, make sure that hot stuff hasn't been recalled.

Walmart is closing stores across the U.S. in 2025. Are any of them in Louisiana? Here’s what’s behind the closures, and what it means for local communities and shoppers.

Support Hospice of Acadiana’s mission and enter to win a Hyundai, camper, or travel prizes in the 2025 “Hit the Road with Hospice” raffle. Tickets are $20 and open now.

A photo from the morning commute in Lafayette shows a vehicle at an intersection with tons of stuff on its roof.

In recent weeks have you noticed that there are more crawfish on the roads? If so, there's a reason why crawfish are on the move.

LSU star Livvy Dunne posted a video of her eating boiled crawfish and she didn't hold back on how she enjoys her crawfish, which many applaud.

Where can you find the best cheeseburger in Louisiana? We've uncovered the top spot to satisfy your cheeseburger cravings, as ranked by rave Yelp reviews.

A Texas woman's dream of winning the Lottery has turned into a nightmare as the Lottery Commission is refusing to pay the jackpot because of where she bought her ticket. Could this happen in Louisiana too?