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That Lafayette traffic light you complain about every morning isn't necessarily something you have to live with. Here's how to request a timing adjustment.

A Louisiana regent says UL Lafayette's $20 million deficit means it's time to drop out of FBS football, and the UL System president isn't ruling it out.

A Carencro driver lost $120 to a fake rideshare support call. See how the scam works and how Acadiana drivers can protect their earnings.

Bayou Bloodfest is bringing horror movies, celebrities, vendors and spooky fun to Lafayette November 21-22, 2026.

A Louisiana sheriff admits deputies mistakenly arrested Melville Mayor Caretta Robertson after misinterpreting a judge’s order.

Louisiana residents love their gumbo and gravy, but mention a raisin cookie and watch the reaction change fast.

Rain is coming to Acadiana Thursday through Sunday. Acadiana High's homecoming game moves to Thursday, October 1. UL Cajuns baseball scrimmage also moves to Thursday.

Governor Landry wants Trump to sign a major college sports bill right here at Tiger Stadium, in front of over 100,000 fans.

Looking for some fall family fun? Here's a list of public corn mazes you can visit around Louisiana this season.

Rabies showed up in an Acadiana pet, and now Lafayette's offering free shots for your dog.

Michelin's new pie rankings put Louisiana on the map for something sweet, and the selections are absolutely worth the hype.

Friday and Saturday will bring a serious rainfall to the I-10 corridor. Outside plans for high school football and UL Homecoming will likely need to be changed.

As the weather finally cools down and football season rolls into spooky season Louisiana is just getting ready to party. Here's a list of ten events, fairs, and festivals that will be featured this October.

Camellia Boulevard in Lafayette closes from 7:45 a.m. to 10 a.m. Saturday for the Maddie's Footprints 5K. The nonprofit has helped 2,200+ families with infant loss.

Lafayette has opened public surveys for the Johnston-Louisiana corridor overhaul, with an Oct. 26 open house and feedback open through spring 2027.

Mrs. Heather's Pumpkin Patch in Hammond is back for fall 2026 with pumpkins, corn mazes, rides, games and plenty of family-friendly fun.

State Police pulled over a stolen SUV and found groceries inside. Rather than let the order go to waste, troopers delivered them anyway.

The Louisiana pine snake is a rare, non-venomous snake protected under federal law. Here's where it's found and why Louisiana is working to save it.

The downtown pizza spot that just opened this year has already shut down, and the owners aren't saying why yet.

The Louisiana Cattle Festival returns to downtown Abbeville October 2–4, 2026. Free and open to the public with Wayne Toups Friday, Sammy Kershaw Saturday, and more.

A TikTok video showing something unwanted in a jar of peppers has triggered a major recall affecting a pantry staple in local kitchens.

The rumors about Walmart's electronic shelf displays have gotten so loud the company's CEO felt he needed to respond directly to you.

Ten places you can dine out at in Acadiana and feel as though you're getting your money's worth.

From beignets to blackened fish, discover which foods wrongly get credited to Louisiana and what the state actually contributed to American cuisine.