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LUS landed nearly $4 million in federal funding to replace aging poles and speed up outage response in north Lafayette.

Louisiana's opioid deaths fell 59% since 2022, new state data shows, outpacing the national decline.

Remember 1980s fashion in Lafayette and Acadiana? From acid-washed jeans to miniskirts and high heels, these nostalgic trends defined what local high school kids wore.

Country music is heating up South Louisiana this fall. Here's a look at the biggest concerts coming to the region through the end of 2026.

A New Iberia minister and a Scott man are among 10 suspects arrested in a Louisiana undercover operation targeting alleged child predators.

More than 1,100 Lafayette Parish students have been identified as homeless this school year. Here's how LPSS is helping students and families, and how you can lend a hand.

SpaceX's massive project in Vermilion Parish could bring thousands of jobs and potentially transform Lafayette into Louisiana's largest population center.

Slow drivers clogging traffic, speeders racing through town, aggressive tailgating. Local drivers have had enough of the dangerous mix.

Parking, tailgating rules and the clear bag policy fans need to know before Saturday's Ragin' Cajuns season opener against Lamar at Cajun Field.

High schoolers across Louisiana can win cash prizes by making videos about safer driving. The contest runs through October 31st.

The Krewe of Dolly's Celebration of Life is September 25, 2026 in New Orleans. A French Quarter parade begins at Armstrong Park at 5 p.m. New Orleans officially celebrates "Dolly Day."

Louisiana hunters can save during the September tax holiday. See which hunting gear, archery items, firearms and accessories qualify.

The recent tropical storm might kick up some rip currents and add some bad bacteria to the beaches. Here's what to expect from the Florida Panhandle to the Upper Texas Coast and all the beaches in between.

A Lafayette sold ticket has been confirmed as a six figure Powerball winner. We've also learned that a $50,000 Powerball winner was sold at a Rouses Market in Louisiana

From a coulee crossing in Scott to a glowing egg in Lafayette, these seven landmarks are what make Acadiana drivers do a double take.

A Morgan City man faces decades behind bars and castration after pleading guilty to serious crimes against children, including rape and distributing explicit material.

Youngsville man booked into the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center on charges of Indecent Behavior with a Juvenile.

YouTube TV and DirecTV subscribers may qualify for cash from a $50 million Disney settlement. Claims must be submitted by September 8.

If you're an LSU fan wondering if the Tigers could actually get kicked out of the SEC, you're certainly not alone.

A Columbia man pleaded guilty to burning down Caldwell Parish's only Catholic church, facing up to 20 years in federal prison.

The Iberia Parish Sheriff's Office was asking for the public's help in locating a missing 29-year-old New Iberia man. The person has since been found safe.

LSU's new coach just received an unusual gift tied to Alabama's last trip to Baton Rouge. The story behind it is pretty good.

Louisiana's new marijuana law brings tougher penalties for certain offenses in and around schools, colleges, and universities. Here's what the new 2,000-foot rule means.

Fifteen-year-old Jackson Smith went missing from Lafayette over a month ago. His father is pleading for him to reach out.