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Lafayette and St. Martin are the only Acadiana parishes without burn bans despite moderate drought. With no rain since Sept. 25, is Lafayette next to restrict open flames?

A disturbing case out of New Orleans involves a former priest accused of sexually abusing a young boy with disabilities for years.

A tense scene unfolded in Pierre Part Thursday afternoon as deputies responded to a disturbance call, only to find themselves under fire.

There are certain states across the US where you are most likely to be cheated on. Louisiana is ranking high on this list, landing well within the top 5.

A new Consumer Reports investigation reveals that some popular protein powders and shakes contain dangerously high levels of lead—with some topping 1,500% over the recommended daily limit.

A man in North Louisiana is recovering from a shotgun wound he sustained after grabbing what he thought what a pipe.

Halloween is in full swing in Lafayette and Louisiana. If you're looking for nightmare-fuel around Lafayette, there are some bone-chilling for you to visit.

Former UL baseball star Phil Devey’s “Fright House on Lefleur” is back—an epic Halloween display in Lafayette supporting Lafayette Ballet Theatre.

Louisiana's congressional map case before the Supreme Court could reshape voting rights nationwide. Black voters won a second district, but now it faces constitutional challenge.

Protect your home by getting rid of junk you might not even know is dangerous at the St. Martin Household Hazardous Waste event.

Louisiana State Police say two horses died after being hit by vehicles on LA 447 in Walker early Tuesday morning.

A major cruise line has pulled a popular Caribbean port of call from its list of stops for the remainder of 2025 into 2026.

Just as Louisiana is getting into the holiday cooking season there is word of an expanded spice recall from the Food and Drug Administration.

A structure from the early days of Louisiana has been chosen as the state's coolest building. You've probably visited or at least walked right by it.

What was meant to be a harmless homecoming tradition turned into police charges and parents warning others before their kids go “rolling.”

A Morgan City man faces over 30 charges, including rape and video voyeurism, after a narcotics arrest led investigators to uncover evidence of sexual crimes.

Louisiana halts new carbon capture applications as Gov. Landry balances rural community concerns with industry pressure. Six priority projects continue despite moratorium.

Authorities say a Louisiana inmate planned two separate murder-for-hire plots from behind bars.

Pop-Tart fans will need to start thinking about the tasty treat in new ways as they've unveiled new flavors that are being called their "boldest move yet".

Dustyn Lance Cope shared on social media that he was attacked early Sunday while walking home near University Avenue and St. Landry Street.

Some Ben’s Original rice recalled nationwide after worry that small stones could be found in some packages, FDA warns.

Northern Louisiana will see up to an inch of rain Saturday, but southern parishes south of I-10 will get 0.3 inches or less—not enough to reverse the ongoing drought.

Lafayette drivers, expect delays near UL campus as LUS construction closes part of W. St. Mary Boulevard October 20–22.

Here’s our roundup of the top Louisiana horror movies perfect for you to get into the Halloween spirit with a Louisiana flavor.