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A Baton Rouge man was detained after a police chase Tuesday in an investigation into the death of his 92-year-old father, Larry Salisbury.

Ever seen a white cloth hanging from a car window? Learn why some drivers use it to signal for roadside help and what Louisiana motorists should know.

That vacant spot on Ambassador Street has folks dreaming about which restaurant should move in next, and nostalgia is winning.

Corner Pantry Catering by Connie is open at 203 Winchester Drive in Lafayette. Owner Connie DuBose explains the move, the menu and the hours.

In Acadiana, dessert isn't an afterthought. It's treated with the same respect as the main course itself.

Cold front rolling in this weekend means perfect patio weather for dining outside. Local spots with outdoor seating are about to get real popular.

A popular cruise line that serves guests out of both New Orleans and Galveston is warning guests of a potential email scam. Here's how to avoid it.

RJ Mitte, the 'Breaking Bad' actor with deep ties to Lafayette, has died at 34, leaving behind a legacy of acting and disability advocacy.

Lafayette man arrested Oct. 8 on 13 felony counts in a multi-state Xbox child exploitation case. See the charges, bond and where to report concerns.

Louisiana's online voter registration deadline is October 13, 2026. Find out how to register, check your status, and prepare for the November election.

James Madison will leave the Sun Belt for the American by 2028. See what it means for the Louisiana Ragin’ Cajuns and the league’s next move.

Local shoppers are getting creative about stretching grocery budgets, from timing purchases to understanding what actually spoils and when.

Louisiana's fall allergies pack a double punch with ragweed pollen and mold spores combining to make breathing harder for thousands of residents.

Looking for haunted places in Acadiana? Discover 10 creepy Louisiana locations with chilling ghost stories, local legends, and spooky history.

I-10 Eastbound on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge is reduced to one lane nightly October 12–16 from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. for fiber optic cable work. Oversized load restrictions apply.

A Lafayette mom says homecoming pranks left her home vandalized as a separate incident near Baton Rouge ended with gunfire.

An upset victory, a field invasion, and some ugly moments between fans and players. Kentucky's win over LSU came with a hefty price tag.

As the week began, multiple people were arrested in Lafayette Parish and subsequenty booked into the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center, and we have a list of charges.

Bald eagle sightings in South Louisiana are becoming more common, and one recent encounter showed just how resourceful these birds really are.

Golden Corral has closed six locations nationwide. Higher food costs and staffing issues are reshaping the industry. Here's what that means for Louisiana's 9 locations.

ESPN's College GameDay has some surprisingly strict rules about what fans can actually hold up on camera during the show.

After months of brutal heat, cooler air finally arrives this week. But there's a catch that should worry folks across Central and Southern Louisiana.

Louisiana will ask a Shreveport panel Oct. 27 to end the Callais case. Plaintiffs want it open to examine the 2nd Congressional District held by Troy Carter.

Opelousas Police are investigating a homicide near Melancon and Jefferson Streets after a fatal shooting Saturday, October 10. A suspect has been identified but not apprehended.