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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.

Two Louisiana towns are sharing a holiday show this December that most people in the area have never seen before — and it almost happened on the Fourth of July.

Carnival Cruise Line has responded to a social media video that apparently showed a guest scratching her feet with a fork in the dining room.

Louisiana case counts of Cyclosporiasis are on the rise as the FDA confirms a new outbreak of the explosive diarrhea disease.

A Lafayette Parish man faces charges after 106 tires were dumped on Lajaunie Road. Deputies made the arrest within hours using LPSO's crime center.

No permits. No limits. Just one important rule before you start collecting Louisiana rainwater.

Three Louisiana beaches ranked among the best in America for etiquette: Holly Beach at No. 100, Rutherford Beach at No. 104, and Grand Isle State Park at No. 105.

Lafayette Parish School System's new My Ride K-12 app lets parents track their child's bus in real time, from pickup to drop-off.

Nearly 19 million eggs have been recalled over salmonella concerns. Find out which eggs were sold in Louisiana and how to check if yours are included.

Police say a disagreement over a barking dog escalated into a violent assault that left a Louisiana woman hospitalized.

It started as a dare from his own kid, and it ended with Lane Kiffin saying he finally feels like himself again.

Ja'Loni Broussard is taking her talents from Carencro to the Chicago Bulls Luvabulls while inspiring young dancers across Louisiana.

The 74th annual Kiwanis Football Jamboree is August 27–28 at Cajun Field in Lafayette. Six matchups are set across two nights. Admission is $15. First game kicks off at 6 p.m.

South Louisiana summers are no joke — and one Facebook comment about spraying a garden hose on a roof sparked a whole conversation worth having.