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Boyd Gaming, the parent company of Evangeline Downs in Opelousas has confirmed a huge slot payout in excess of $100,000.

Louisiana averages over 2,000 animal/vehicle crashes every year. Here are the animals you're most likely to encounter while driving.

Did you know there is an entirely different way to order brisket from Buc-ee's? This little known trick might even catch Buc-ee's employees off guard.

Surveillance pricing is a retail tactic that changes the price of an item based on the consumers personal data. If you think that sounds illegal, three states agree with you.

A Jefferson Parish deputy was fired after admitting he repeatedly searched his former fiancée’s license plate using Flock cameras.

Experience rich culture and local music at Festival Acadiens et Creoles, Girard Park, from October 8 to 11.

A federal judge's dismissal of a decade-old Exxon lawsuit clears the way for Landry's Tuesday SpaceX announcement in Abbeville.

Several Acadiana businesses are making moves, including new Grounded Coffee and Back Nine locations, a LensCrafters relocation and a Scott business changing owners.

More than 26% of Louisiana residents are dealing with symptoms of depression or anxiety, ranking the Bayou State No. 6 nationwide.

Louisiana law enforcement agencies are letting the public know that drones are now prohibited over and around Tiger Stadium during LSU home football games.

Louisiana heat waves can be tough on your vehicle. Here are several ways extreme temperatures can affect your car and what drivers can do.

A 14-year-old runaway was found safe near Carencro after law enforcement, drone crews and community volunteers joined an extensive search.

Ready for football? Discover where to find the coldest draft beer in town!

Louisiana's recreational alligator hunting lottery opens August 20 and runs through August 30. Up to 5,000 hunters may receive two tags per zone for the October 1–31 season.

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.