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After sitting vacant for more than two years, Lafayette’s former Drago’s building appears to finally be getting a new restaurant.

Paulette Vitto, 75, of New Iberia died after a crash on South College Road in Lafayette on August 29. A passenger was seriously injured but is in stable condition.

A deadly Highway 165 crash claimed the life of a 59-year-old Lake Charles man after a dump truck failed to stop at an intersection.

The National Hurricane Center is monitoring a tropical low pressure system just off Louisiana's coast. Impact from that system could be felt in South Louisiana later this afternoon.

Gov. Jeff Landry signed six bills before SpaceX's $100 billion Vermilion Parish announcement. Rep. Paul Sawyer says SpaceX is the equivalent of Louisiana discovering oil.

When a school district makes a Forbes' best of list, it says something real about how they treat the people running the classroom.

If you're not visiting these National Parks in the fall, you're really missing out.

A construction crew demolishing Lafayette's former La Quinta Inn found human remains Thursday evening, police say.

After weeks of drought and burn bans, a weather system off the coast could bring significant rainfall to the region early next week.

St. Martin Parish deputies arrested a 15-year-old Cecilia High School student after a threat against the school spread on social media.

A federal jury convicted a 23-year-old Monroe hunter of firing at wildlife agents he mistook for rivals over a duck hole. Sentencing is set for December.

What makes a better cheeseburger? According to Tasting Table, the right cheese, the right pickles, and a lot of Louisiana know how.

A Louisiana restaurant just made Bon Appétit's best new list for 2026, and it's doing something pretty special out in the countryside.

DWI might seem like an obvious choice for Louisiana’s most common criminal charge, but it doesn’t even make the top three on this list.

Ragin' Cajuns fans can get tickets to the 2026 season opener against Lamar for as little as $15, including designated seating sections.

The Krewe of Dolly is planning a New Orleans second line for Dolly Parton on September 5, giving fans a special way to celebrate her life and legacy.

The old Daquiri Supreme location is sparking some serious community conversation about what Johnston Street really needs right now.

Lafayette's Kiwanis Jamboree kicked off Thursday, and our live scoreboard tracks every Acadiana jamboree score through the weekend.

Police are warning Honda owners about a rise in airbag thefts. Here's which Honda models are being targeted and how to protect your vehicle.

A 33-year-old Louisiana woman was killed after a large tree fell onto her camper during early morning storms in Maringouin.

Your toilet paper bill could nearly double if tariffs between the US and Canada keep climbing. Here's what that means for your wallet.

Retirement age, it's actually different for different people according to Social Security. But there is one age where your benefits won't be the best.

The average State Farm dividend check for Louisiana customers is about $138. Those dividends are hitting mailboxes and email accounts as we speak.

Youngsville Police are investigating a fatal crash involving an electric scooter that claimed the life of 30-year-old Kourtney Picou.