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Who knew preseason practice could turn into a WWE-style showdown? It was wild out there!

From Olde Tyme Grocery to Parkway Bakery and Tavern, Louisiana has some iconic spots serving up delicious Po Boys. Where does your favorite sandwich rank on our list?

A cool change might be on the horizon for Louisiana and the Gulf South, promising a break from the sweltering heat we've felt for weeks.

St. Martin Parish Sheriff Becket Breaux says about 15 Flock cameras have solved numerous local crimes, even as a lawmaker pushes a statewide ban.

Amazon is adding $6 billion to its Louisiana data center investment, funding a third Shreveport campus and hundreds more local jobs.

Louisiana's heat dome isn't just tough on people. Birds across the state are going quiet, staying hidden, and skipping their usual backyard visits during the hottest hours.

Southern Living named 50 iconic Southern foods to its Food Hall of Fame, including 10 Louisiana favorites. See which Louisiana foods made the list.

Robley Drive's closure for a new roundabout aims to streamline traffic in Lafayette. Learn what's involved.

Six students suffered minor injuries after a school bus crashed with another vehicle Tuesday morning on LA 415 in West Baton Rouge Parish.

A Bell Rose woman was attacked in her own home and had her dog stolen. What happened next made things even worse for the two people involved.

LSU will celebrate the life of legendary baseball coach Skip Bertman on Aug. 25. Here's when and where fans can attend the Baton Rouge tribute.

The company that makes Outshine Fruit Bars has a voluntary recall in Louisiana of some fruit bars after worries that they could be contaminated with glass.

Louisiana's burn ban now covers 17 parishes after Jefferson Davis Parish was added. LDAF and the State Fire Marshal urge residents to check local rules before any outdoor burning.

The FAA didn't mention Vermilion Parish by name but you can see why many people seem to think that's what they are talking about.

The Old Farmers Almanac says one of the three forecast cold snaps will land right in the middle of Mardi Gras.

Stores are quietly clearing out summer inventory right now, and that's good news for anyone keeping an eye on prices before the long weekend hits.

Mexico just doubled its tourist tax, and two more increases are already locked in through 2028. A family cruise stop could cost significantly more within a few years.

Officers called to a home in Morgan City made a gruesome discover after a man was found dead in the home.

The Lafayette Parish School Board approved $54.8 million in construction budgets for Broadmoor, Paul Breaux, and Westside/Milton projects Thursday.

Here's the latest information on the arrest report from Lafayette parish.

Louisiana’s Move Over Law now includes stranded vehicles with hazard lights, and some drivers are just learning about the change.

From Acadian Superette in Freetown to a court-ordered closure on Ambassador Caffery, Lafayette's dining scene keeps changing in 2026. Here's what closed and what's replacing it.

A dinner dispute allegedly turned violent in Ouachita Parish when a Louisiana man was accused of striking his mother and stepfather with a curtain rod.

A woman leaving a training session at the Louisiana Center for the Blind was struck by a train near the Ruston tracks