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Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux announced its closure for Wednesday after a tragic fatal accident in its parking lot deeply impacted a team member's family.

The day after Halloween brings a beautiful Cajun French tradition to Louisiana. Discover the history and meaning of La Toussaint on November 1.

A Monroe man was convicted on multiple charges and then ran into trouble again as he is accused of hurting his defense attorney.

The Polar Express Train Ride returns to New Orleans December 11–31, 2026, with Santa, hot chocolate, cookies and a holiday adventure for the whole family.

Walmart's 2026 Thanksgiving meal deal feeds 10 people for just $35. Here's what's included and how Louisiana shoppers can get it.

A Carencro child was struck and killed in a parking lot after an event at a local restaurant, Carencro police say.

Lafayette Police just dropped a Halloween safety video that shows you exactly what NOT to do this trick-or-treating season.

Lafayette's Chance Family Haunted Halloween Train is back this October, and it's free for everyone to ride.

The weather's not cooperating with Halloween plans in Lafayette this weekend. Scattered thunderstorms could roll through, so gear up the kids in bright colors and rain jackets.

Entergy's putting money back in customers' pockets after this long hot summer, and thousands of South Louisiana families qualify right now.

High-protein versions of everything are popping up in stores, from mac and cheese to doughnuts. Nearly half of adults want more protein in their diet.

Gulf South residents can slash cruise costs by booking during five sweet spots throughout the year when lines drop prices and open up their best cabins.

DNA testing has linked a wig found near Interstate 10 in Louisiana to Christina Munn-Holliday, the Houston woman missing since September 30.

A restaurant that once stood high above Paris now sits on St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans. Here's the surprising history behind the building.

Louisiana could gain 25,000 jobs from a proposed nuclear campus. See what the project means for the State and hundreds of jobs in New Iberia.

One South Louisiana city drew a line at age 13 for trick-or-treating. The law's on the books, but catching costumed kids breaking it is another story.

Can adults wear Halloween masks in Louisiana? Yes — with exceptions. LPD's Sgt. Robin Green explains the mask law and what's permitted for Halloween and Mardi Gras.

A 50-year-old Erath man has been indiced on charges of kidnapping, making counterfeit money and forgery.

A Lake Charles man received 33 years in federal prison after running an online group that distributed child sexual abuse material.

It's no suprise we love a cold beer in Acadiana, but just how many cold beers are we drinking every year in Louisiana?

Halloween costumes are getting wild around here, from witch bikes in Lafayette to horror movie characters at bus stops.

A $14 million DOTD project on Ambassador Caffery Parkway in Lafayette began October 26 with nightly lane closures from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. through fall 2027.

Dollar General faces a major lawsuit from the FTC and twenty states, including Louisiana, over systematic overcharging at checkout.

Black Friday is getting a makeover at Walmart. Next year's deals span from mid-November straight through early December.