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Recently, a video has gone viral showing an enormous UFO slowly traveling over a Walmart.

Just when you think you've heard it all, a local man allegedly uses a frying pan in an assault on a disabled woman.

School Resource Officer discharged weapon after driver tried to run him over in Peabody Montessori parking lot. Driver fled scene; investigation ongoing.

Celebrate Halloween with Lafayette and Acadiana’s best pumpkin patches full of pumpkins, games, and family fun.

How would you like to take a cruise where you speak the language, your money is good, and the food is what you'd make at home only better.

The United States Postal Service has just issued an important statement regarding the cost of stamps and mailing packages ahead of the holiday shipping season.

Central Pizza is officially opening this week with their full menu, cocktails, and reservations now available.

Stretching your family’s budget? These Lafayette spots offer free or cheap meals for kids, making dinner out easier and more affordable.

Louisiana 4th graders led the nation in reading growth for the second year running, jumping from 42nd to 16th place. The state's science of reading reforms are working.

From Lafayette to Abbeville, Crowley to Opelousas, and all points in between, you shared what you feel are the best spots authentic, mouthwatering gumbo.

A promising NFL career takes a sudden pause for Malik Nabers. His knee injury is raising questions about player safety on those artificial turf fields.

Louisiana's 31,700 federal workers face missing paychecks by Oct 15. Veterans' benefits continue, SNAP secure for October. Military bases operational but troops unpaid.

A quiet morning in Lafayette took a tragic turn today, leaving a community in shock. Details are still unfolding, and we’ll keep you posted.

Is it just me, or does shopping early in the week feel like a hidden secret? One local's unexpected calm at Walmart on a Tuesday.

Celebrate Louisiana Cattle Festival 2025 in Abbeville Oct. 3–5 with parades, live music, rib eating, cattle drive, and family-friendly fun.

Find 2025 Acadiana trick-or-treat times and family-friendly Halloween events in Lafayette, Carencro, Scott, Broussard, Breaux Bridge, Opelousas, and more

The deadline to claim part of Capital One’s $425M settlement over its 360 Savings accounts is Oct. 2, 2025. Here’s who qualifies and how to file.

TripAdvisor has come out with their Travelers' Choice Awards and one Louisiana restaurant has made the Top 10 for "Best Date Night" in the country.

The tropical Atlantic is very active right now, what does that mean for the Gulf in the coming weeks? Here's what Hurricane Center forecasters are saying.

Many of the corndogs and sausage on a stick products were not only sold for consumer use at home but large quantities were sold to schools and military instillations.

A 33-year-old woman was killed as an innocent bystander and three others injured in a Bourbon Street shooting near Canal Street, NOPD says.

Kartchner’s is bringing their famous boudin and cracklins to Youngsville with a brand-new location inside Metairie Centre.

At a Jason Aldean concert, love shone brighter than the lights. You won’t believe how this engagement turned a fun night into an unforgettable memory for all.

Check out the final scores from all the Week 4 high school football games in South Louisiana, with updates on key matchups and district standings.