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Major chains including JoAnn Fabrics, Party City, and Walgreens have shuttered thousands of locations across Louisiana and Texas as the retail apocalypse intensifies, with all JoAnn and Party City stores now permanently closed.

Not all seafood buffets are created equal, and one website has chosen what they feel are 5 best ones in Louisiana.

Two more arrests have happened since the death of a Louisiana teenager whose homicide is being investigated.

A rat was spotted by a musician late at night in a popular New Orleans restaurant, we assume it was hungry too.

A white Corvette slammed into a parked car off Jefferson Street in Lafayette, totaling a single mom’s vehicle before speeding away.

As storms swept across much of Louisiana on Wednesday, July 30, there were thousands of lightning strokes recorded in the state.

Students planning to graduate from high school in Louisiana are now required to complete this course prior to graduating.

A Louisiana woman died in a crash when her car ran off of the roadway and hit a tree.

In a heartbreaking twist, a simple spider bite spiraled into a life-altering surgical nightmare for one inmate at the Fountain Correctional Facility. Stay tuned for the details.

Residents of coastal Louisiana and Texas got some good news from the federal government regarding the 2025 Hurricane Season.

A popular brand of coffee pods used in those instant drip coffee makers has been recalled over a contamination issue. Here's what you need to know.

Al Landry, father of Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry and longtime St. Martin Parish architect, passed away Wednesday. The governor mourns the loss while celebrating his parents' reunion in heaven.

Other states offer tax breaks on critical emergency supplies you'll need if a hurricane hits. But Louisiana does. Here's why.

A Baton Rouge mother says officers stormed her home by mistake and her kids are still shaken.

Louisiana can now sip the famous Swig drinks from the reality show The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives. Here’s what to order.

The excitement is building as Acadiana's high school football teams prepare for kickoff. Three champions from last year set the bar high—who’s ready to rise to the occasion?

In just a few weeks, 10s of thousands of tarantulas will begin their mating march across Louisiana.

UL Lafayette President Dr. Joe Savoie will step down July 31, nearly a year before his contract ends.

One Louisiana BBQ restaurant has been recognized one of the best in the State, as well as one of the best BBQ restaurants in America.

A Louisiana woman is facing felony charges after investigators say her flashy social media posts led to her arrest for government benefits fraud.

Two men in southeast Louisiana are behind bars after they allegedly stole over $1500 of meat.

A major earthquake near Russia sent shock waves across the globe, and waves were even registered in Louisiana.

As the sun rose, tragedy struck on Highway 61, taking with it a man's life and leaving questions lingering in the air.

Get ready for a weekend filled with soulful sounds and unforgettable performances from some of the biggest names in music on the Westbank.