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Louisiana defaults to the federal $7.25 minimum wage because the state has never set its own. Here's how that compares to the highest-paying states, the tipping rules that shrink it further, and what your paycheck actually buys once cost of living enters the picture.

Louisiana will see a deep partial lunar eclipse August 27-28, with maximum eclipse arriving around 11:12 p.m. Central. Here's when and where to watch.

A woman needed someone to officiate her friend’s New Iberia wedding. Acadiana thought she was looking for a spouse, and the comments took off.

LDH is warning people to avoid contact with parts of Henderson Lake after satellite imagery confirmed a blue-green algae bloom that can produce harmful toxins.

Lafayette drivers should plan ahead for the closure Wednesday of the Vermilion River Bridge on Eloi Broussard Road.

Can you flash your headlights to warn other drivers about police in Louisiana? Here's what Louisiana law says about flashing lights.

There's a 1982 penny floating around the U.S. right now that has everyone checking their piggy banks and couch cushions. If you find one, it can be worth more than $15,000!

There are a few Louisiana speeding laws you might not fully know about that you seriously need to understand before the next time you hit the road.

There was a time when losing a phone number meant it was just gone. No contacts list, no backup, just a rotary dial and your memory.

Youngsville Mayor Ken Ritter is urging drivers to slow down and yield as residents raise concerns about the Fortune Road roundabout.

A Louisiana resident contracted a rare brain-eating amoeba infection after swimming in Lake Claiborne, according to health officials.

Louisiana fall garden season starts while summer heat is still hanging around. Here’s what gardeners should plant in August and September, and why waiting for cooler weather could cost you growing time.

Senior Skip Day ended in tragedy at the Mall of Louisiana when a Lafayette student was shot to death. The accused shooter has been indicted by a grand jury.

Win a private VIP table for two at Little Big Town in Youngsville on Sept. 12 — including dedicated drink service and reserved restrooms. Enter by August 31, 2026

Frasier Cole Hogan, 32, a Ruston High School teacher, was arrested August 19 on second-degree rape charges. Ruston Police believe there may be additional victims.

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.