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A major cockfighting raid in St. Landry Parish led to dozens of arrests and reignited a heated debate online about legalizing the practice.

A Baton Rouge mother is speaking out after she says her young son was assaulted by a stranger while waiting for his school bus along Highland Road.

A Louisiana musician is behind bars after authorities say he was arrested on several serious sex crime charges.

A murder trial tied to a rap group collapsed after authorities say a defense staffer passed a note testing positive for synthetic marijuana, forcing a mistrial in Louisiana.

Just when you thought spring had sprung, a cold front is on the way to Louisiana. Get those jackets ready, folks!

Former LSU star Mondo Duplantis cleared 6.31 meters Thursday in Sweden, setting a new pole vault world record.

From local Christmas parades to Grammy nominations, Hunter Hayes's journey is a heartwarming ode to his Louisiana roots.

A Town of Church Point employee has died following an accident at the town’s water department Thursday afternoon.

The weather forecast is just about perfect for Saturday's Patty in the Parc but watch out for what happens on Sunday.

Do you earn enough per hour to live or do you earn enough to just "get by". See the "Living Wage" required to survive in your home parish.

The Lafayette Parish School Board voted 5-2 to close Ovey Comeaux High School, rezoning students to three other Lafayette high schools starting in 2026-27.

Two roosters seized in a St. Landry Parish cockfighting raid were stolen from the Opelousas animal shelter. Sheriff Guidroz says the thefts are under investigation.

Introduced in the Louisiana Legislature, the bill would create a recreational alligator hunting season, opening the door for more licensed hunters.

A Scott-area man was arrested after a cyber tip led investigators to alleged child sexual abuse material in Lafayette Parish.

A truck crash early this morning on Youngsville Highway snapped a power pole and closed the road as crews work to replace damaged utility lines.

Imagine the roar of the crowd as a McNeese fan sinks a halfcourt shot—backwards! What a moment to remember at the tournament.

A new study analyzed weather data to determine the “springiest” day of the year in each state. For Louisiana, it lands in mid-March.

Quick thinking and training saved a young woman’s life when an off-duty deputy jumped into action during a terrifying emergency.

A local man's quest to honor his father's dream is bringing musicians together, turning a simple guitar into a canvas of memories and community spirit.

More than 30 insurance companies have filed rate decreases for Louisiana auto policies, according to Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple.

Who is getting an extra $775 on their federal income tax refund check this year? It might be you and if it is, there is a catch you need to know about

Big storms rumbled across Louisiana leaving a trail of damage in their wake. Here's video from some of the most impacted areas.

The golden arches are evolving, but some changes feel like a loss of a cherished chapter. You're gonna miss this.

Buc-ee's earned an F from the BBB after ignoring nearly 90 complaints. Here's what that means for Louisiana fans waiting on two new locations.