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Lafayette Parish schools aren't just asking kids to put phones away — they're backing it up with suspensions, Saturday detention, and in some cases, expulsion.

Sean Payton was visibly emotional when Brees called to ask him — and honestly, given everything those two went through together in New Orleans, that reaction makes a lot of sense.

Court records detail the texts between a Baton Rouge woman and her boyfriend before he killed her ex over a custody dispute.

Trader Joe's is officially hiring for its first Lafayette, Louisiana store. Find out what jobs are available and how to apply before opening day.

The 2026 Port Barre Cracklin Festival marks 40 years November 12–15 at Veterans Memorial Park. Wayne Toups, Keith Frank, and Jamie Bergeron headline the lineup.

Camp Hope offers healing, friendship, confidence-building activities and hope for children affected by domestic violence.

Louisiana lawmakers are taking a harder stance on repeat drunk drivers after approving legislation increasing penalties for multiple DWI offenses.

The Scott Community Fridge is now serving families. Learn how volunteers, restaurants and local leaders made the project possible.

A Lake Charles restaurant owner and the city's mayor are asking bridge planners to fix lakefront access before the comment window closes Aug. 4.

Louisiana Comic Con is officially done — and for a lot of fans across the state, it was the first convention they ever walked into.

August in Louisiana is no joke — it's historically the second hottest month of the year, and this one is already making its case early.

Demetrius Byrd, 40, who caught the game-winning touchdown in LSU's 2007 national championship, was arrested Monday in Miami on aggravated assault charges involving a knife.

A telehealth company that built its reputation on discretion is now facing a federal lawsuit — and the details are pretty uncomfortable.

Red Baron just turned 50, and they're celebrating the way any self-respecting pizza brand should — with something completely over the top.

Somewhere between a cake and a pie lives one of the most beloved desserts in South Louisiana — and Acadiana has some strong opinions about how it should taste.

That 2016 flood feels like a lifetime ago — and for a lot of wallets in South Louisiana, the decade since has been anything but a recovery.

Cowboys Nightclub says live music is ending again as its iconic Scott property officially hits the market for lease.

Evangeline Parish deputies say a Ville Platte meth lab raid turned up liquid meth and led to an obstruction charge.

NPK Access Solutions is investing $40 million in its Carencro plant, adding 38 jobs and keeping 124 workers on staff.

After nine seasons as one of the Saints’ most unique players, Taysom Hill says his time in New Orleans has officially come to an end.

Four people were taken to a Lafayette hospital after a major crash involving two overturned vehicles near I-49 and I-10.

Baton Rouge's first cat café is opening this fall alongside a new Cat Haven adoption center featuring room for 125 cats, coffee, and opportunities to adopt.

Spirit Halloween stores are returning to Louisiana in August 2026. Here's where the seasonal Halloween retailer is setting up shop this year.

Louisiana's 2027 Mardi Gras season will be one of the shortest in years. Here's why it falls so early and what it means for celebrations across the state.