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A stretch of Johnston Street in Lafayette is currently closed in both directions following a multicar crash.

A Louisiana crawfish thief is accused of stealing hundreds of pounds of the crustaceans using the farmer's own equipment.

A Louisiana mother and son were arrested after 28 malnourished dogs were found in what authorities say was an illegal dogfighting operation.

Police arrested a man after he was found naked inside a Louisiana Lowe’s display shed, allegedly caught 'mid-act' in lewd behavior.

Chances are, no matter how small of school you graduated from, your graduating class was more than...one.

The first-ever Cake Fête invites Lafayette locals to bring a cake, share a slice, and celebrate Acadiana’s love for all things swee

Authorities in Baton Rouge had to break up a huge brawl in a courtroom on Tuesday morning.

Meteorologists are warning of potential tropical development in the Gulf of Mexico in late May, weeks before the 2025 hurricane season officially begins. Here’s what you need to know.

An animal control officer assigned to remove animals from a property allegedly stole a saddle while there to do work.

Llamas are adorable creatures, but what we wonder is whether or not you can have them as a backyard pet.

Carencro Bob Lilly Elementary is one of just 200 schools nationwide awarded a 2025 Laura Bush Foundation grant—bringing more than $12,000 in new books to students in Lafayette Parish.

If you're traveling the roads around Louisiana, maybe on I-10 or I-49, and you notice a motorcycle parked on the side of the highway with a motorcycle helmet on the ground behind the back tire, you should pull over.

Your router brings wi-fi to your home and business, It could also be an open invitation, according to the FBI, for bad guys to steal your identity and data.

Yesterday, just after 10am Shreveport Police got a call about a fight at a pre-school graduation on Vincent Avenue.

A popular gas station drug known as “gas station heroin” has been recalled nationwide due to serious health risks. Here’s what Louisiana residents need to know.

Three years after its announcement, Lafayette’s proposed jail still lacks key details. Residents are calling for answers from local leaders.

Oh, Mississippi is out there doing Mississippi things.

The next few days will be a whirlwind for Foster as officials in West Baton Rouge Parish have announced that a parade and concert will take place on Wednesday, May 14, for his hometown return.

Louisiana parents are going to be looking for something fun for their kids to do, and with Games of Acadiana it's a free activity over two weeks where kids can win prizes.

McDonald's is launching one of its biggest hiring pushes ever, aiming to bring on 375,000 workers nationwide. Here’s what that could mean for Louisiana job seekers looking to earn some cash this summer.

Take a road trip to Houston for a Bluey-themed adventure that will keep the kids entertained and engaged all day.

A missing floating camp was recovered in St. Mary Parish after the sheriff’s office made a viral social media post.

Every Summer, Louisiana and Texas drivers look for ways to beat the heat. Here are some options to take the burn out of summertime in your vehicle.

If you come across a plant like this while outdoors in south Louisiana, you should do your best to avoid it.