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Cajun Navy 2016 has sued United Cajun Navy, alleging years of false claims that hurt its disaster relief work in Louisiana and beyond.

A Covington, Louisiana woman pleaded guilty after Homeland Security agents in New Orleans uncovered her role in a disturbing online monkey torture network.

A salmonella outbreak linked to recalled eggs has sickened 98 people across 17 states. Here's what Louisiana shoppers need to know about the recall.

The LA 14 Bypass Bridge over the Vermilion River in Abbeville closes 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 29 through 3 a.m. Thursday, July 30 for DOTD bridge deck repairs.

This past weekend, New Orleans, Louisiana hosted the X-Games at the Caesars Superdome, and Wyatt "Wyo" Fontenot, an Opelousas native won Gold!

Dr. Holly Boffy, principal of the W.D. & Mary Baker Smith Career Center in Lafayette, has been named the 2027 Louisiana High School Principal of the Year.

Three Louisiana hunters are now facing charges in two states after a turkey hunting trip turned into a multistate wildlife investigation.

Tractor Supply just made a big announcement about its Petsense stores — and if you live near one of the eleven Louisiana locations, you'll want to hear this.

When it comes to playing Mega Millions and the chance to win $800 million apparently not all numbers are created equally.

Hold that Tiger, you've sung it and you've heard it but never like this.

An Oklahoma mother was killed in an apparent murder-suicide less than two weeks after a TikTok accusing her estranged husband went viral.

'What in the Mount Rainier?!' Sam’s Club tried selling a Louisiana 'Bayou' sweatshirt with snow-capped mountains, and local reactions are pure gold.

Here's the latest information on the arrest report from Lafayette parish.

El Niño is already shaping this hurricane season — and meteorologists say it might not stop there. Winter in Louisiana could look very different this year.

From biscuits to Mullet Thursdays, here are 40 of the best Minor League Baseball team names and ballpark promotions.

Orange Julius, Karmelkorn, and Corn Dog 7 once anchored Louisiana mall food courts. Here's which chains actually opened here, mall by mall.

The Original Southwest Louisiana Zydeco Festival has announced its 2026 lineup. See which zydeco legends are headed to Opelousas this Labor Day weekend.

Lafayette police are investigating alleged payroll fraud at Lafayette Renaissance Charter Academy that led to a principal's removal and four firings.

That small dead circle in the grass with the bright green ring around it? Turns out your dog might be the culprit and there are a few fixes worth knowing about.

A Louisiana traffic stop is under scrutiny after a driver mentioned his wife's connection to the LSP colonel and two tickets were later voided.

A New Orleans woman wanted some privacy with her guest — what happened next left the Seventh Ward neighborhood stunned.

Investigators say a Monroe woman submitted a fire damage claim even though the reported loss happened before the insurance policy took effect.

Terry Saban walking the Tiger Stadium sideline with holy water before kickoff says a lot about what kind of place Death Valley really is.

Dale Sanders, 56, was convicted on 25 counts of fraud and obstruction after stealing over $340,000 from two Louisiana churches to fund gambling. He faces 20 years in prison.