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Authorities are investigating a deadly Lecompte house fire after an elderly man died. Officials say no smoke alarm was found inside the home.

Louisiana State Sen. Larry Selders has died unexpectedly at age 44, leaving behind his wife, two sons and a legacy of public service.

Amazon's drones are now flying in Baton Rouge. Lafayette has its own Amazon warehouse, but not the type Amazon needs for drone delivery. Yet.

Authorities say an Opelousas father surrendered after an investigation into alleged improper contact with his child. Sheriff seeks additional information.

Miley revealed the details behind her very own Barbie and what it means to her.

Louisiana covers roughly 33 million acres, and a relatively small group of families, organizations, and government entities own a huge portion of that land.

LDWF arrested 13 boaters for DWI over the July 4 weekend, including Acadiana residents in Lafayette, Carencro and Kaplan. See who was booked.

Want fewer mosquito bites? Scientists say the colors you wear could make you more or less attractive to mosquitoes.

Louisiana parents have plenty of freedom when naming a baby, but state law bans certain names, symbols, and even some last names. Here's what you need to know.

A Lafayette man was arrested after police say he led officers on a high-speed pursuit through Jefferson Davis Parish, reaching speeds above 140 mph.

Louisiana has four railroad museums, and some of the best scenic train rides are just a short drive away in Texas.

UL will face LSU at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on December 22, 2026. It will be the first meeting between the two schools since a 2018 NIT game in Baton Rouge.

Tylenol or Advil, what's the difference? They actually do different things in your body. Are you taking the proper one for your symptoms?

Thunder Over Louisiana has locked in one of the most recognizable flight teams in the country, and South Louisiana is going to feel it.

Before you head out to your favorite fishing spot, there's a state map worth pulling up first — especially if you're keeping what you catch.

A Baton Rouge woman is accused of firing multiple shots on I-110, grazing a driver's head after allegedly stealing a vehicle in New Orleans.

Hero Fest returns to Houma September 18–20 with free admission. Drowning Pool and Eli Young Band headline Saturday. Wayne Toups and Keith Frank close Sunday.

Dustin Poirier opens up about retirement, depression, therapy, and the airport arrest that forced him to confront deeper struggles.

Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center hides 103 acres of real Louisiana swamp minutes from LSU, with trails, wildlife, and a rare duck decoy collection.

Jennings Police are investigating after a domestic dispute escalated into a July 4 shooting that left two men hospitalized.

Lafayette Parish students beat Louisiana's statewide LEAP average again, with growth in science, math and social studies.

Before you load up your vehicle and head to your nearest Goodwill donation center, there's one important thing to know: not everything can be donated.

A voluntary shampoo recall was issued by a shampoo commpany after worries about possible bacteria contamination.

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