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Annie Ramos, 22, was handcuffed at Fort Polk while trying to get her military spouse ID. She spent five days in ICE detention before her release.

If you love fishing, boating, or just spending time on the water, there are a few lakes across Louisiana where snake sightings are far more common than others.

A Lafayette angler landed a 12.5-pound bass at Toledo Bend.

The child has been found and is unharmed.

A new community fridge in Scott will provide free food as families struggle with rising prices.

Authorities are responding to a train crash near Plaquemine.

A candle is believed to have caused a Lafayette apartment fire, displacing five residents and damaging multiple units after flames spread into the attic.

Three suspects were arrested after an armed robbery Tuesday morning.

Gulf Coast beachgoers were hit with an usual request late yesterday. That request from the National Weather Service said "avoid the Gulf".

A strong El Niño is on the horizon, and it's stirring up some intriguing possibilities for our summer storms along the Gulf Coast

Louisiana State Police say five officials from four separate agencies accessed government databases and leaked sensitive case information to a criminal defendant — and the mayor of Ville Platte is among those charged.

Seven aerospace bills. Two power committee chairs. Four sources saying a deal is live. Louisiana is clearly chasing something big — and it might be SpaceX.

Mamou Police Chief Charles “Pat” Hall and two other officials in the law enforcement community have been arrested.

Under the updated Louisiana law, littering violations can now result in tickets being mailed directly to offenders instead of just warnings.

Picture this: a police unit parked on someone’s lawn, radar gun in hand. But is that even allowed? Let's unpack the details.

A 2-year-old was shot while sleeping in a car in Crowley after multiple rounds were fired late Monday night.

A Lafayette Parish shooting leaves one man dead as deputies arrest a suspect. Investigation continues into the deadly incident.

Across TikTok, users are claiming a popular 1970s song, "Ring My Bell" by Anita Ward, has the power to attract wealth, success, and opportunity.

A late-night Senior Assassin game in Kenner ended in gunfire and arrests after a homeowner feared for her safety.

Downtown Lafayette is hosting a full weekend of events, including live music, art, fitness, and food.

As tensions simmer overseas, our local Congressman is taking a bold stance that’s stirring up quite the conversation. Let’s dive into his fiery message!

An overturned 18-wheeler has shut down part of I-10 westbound near Rayne, causing major traffic delays in Acadia Parish.

A Louisiana traffic stop uncovered cocaine worth nearly $500K. A child in the vehicle sparked child endangerment charges.

I-49 construction in Lafayette will bring lane closures and delays through 2027. Drivers should expect traffic disruptions.