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Vermilion Catholic, Teurlings Catholic, Ascension Episcopal and St. Martinville all play tonight — follow every score live all weekend.

A Lafayette police officer is on paid leave after a viral video showing a young man being slammed to the ground sparked an investigation.

Morgan Freeman will make his College GameDay debut Saturday as the celebrity guest picker for No. 7 LSU's Top 10 showdown at No. 8 Ole Miss.

Puppy yoga is happening at Giles Subaru in Lafayette as a fundraiser for Acadiana Animal Aid. You'll be sure to get plenty of doggie kisses.

St. John the Baptist Parish deputies found a Tennessee truck driver dead in a Home Depot parking lot in LaPlace Thursday morning after a welfare check request.

Someone opened fire on a vehicle near the railroad tracks in Crowley that night. Investigators say even small details matter.

Some town names in Texas might just make you laugh out loud—there’s a playful charm to these quirky monikers.

Two intentional fires behind local businesses led investigators to arrest a suspect and charge him with aggravated arson.

Running on fumes has become a real problem on South Louisiana highways as fuel costs keep climbing higher.

A former Middle School teacher, who actually won s Teacher of the Year Award has been arrested for a double shooting in Donaldsonville, Louisiana.

The LSU Ole Miss rivalry just got personal, and a college student had to call out her own campus for going too far.

Samuel Aucoin, a Lafayette family law attorney, was disbarred by the Louisiana Supreme Court after stealing $400 from Walmart on his first day as an employee. He's also banned from Walmart.

Around here, dining isn't just about eating. It's how neighbors connect, celebrate, and keep their culture alive through every meal.

Experts agree, this is the most likely day you can put your mower away for the season in Louisiana.

Galveston's getting a brand new cruise ship in 2028, and it's bringing some serious family fun with waterpark slides and adventure courses.

Zoosiana's Boo at the Zoo returns all October 2026 with daily Halloween fun, weekend specials, and four themed weeks. Normal admission applies — members get in free.

Parents need to know about this recall. These popular squishy toys contain water beads that expand in the body and can be life-threatening.

An 18-year-old illegal immigrant in Lafayette faces up to 20 years after a federal charge tied to a cybertip investigation into child sexual abuse material.

Ed Orgeron is back around LSU after spending 18 days in the hospital battling a serious infection. Here's the latest on Coach O's recovery.

Former Iberia Parish Sheriff Errol "Romo" Romero has died at the age of 89.

Festivals Acadiens et Creoles is getting bigger in Lafayette for 2026, with a new stage, Smithsonian partnership and four days of Cajun and Creole culture.

Lafayette's 2026 restaurant boom includes Latin-fusion brunch, pickleball dining, a crawfish drive-thru, and more. Here's what's already open.

The Lafayette Animal Shelter & Care Center and the Bisselll Pet Foundation are offering free pet adoptions. We explore the basic costs for a furbaby after you bring them home.

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