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The Tap Room will close its Youngsville location Aug. 30 as the local brand shifts its focus and resources toward a new project.

Lee Amedee is returning to UL baseball for a fifth season after a Louisiana court ruling reopened his eligibility just weeks before practice begins.

A small number of storms could still pack a serious punch across Louisiana this Sunday, with damaging winds leading the threat list.

A Louisiana Powerball ticket just turned a $3 bet into $150,000. Someone out there is having a very good weekend and probably doesn't know it yet.

Louisiana State Police are investigating a fatal Highway 14 crash that killed a volunteer firefighter responding to an emergency call.

A deadly Louisiana motorcycle crash claimed the life of a Mansura man after his left a roadway and hit a culvert.

Drinks scattered across one of Lafayette's busiest intersections on a Saturday morning had the whole city talking, and honestly, the comments did not disappoint.

Two people were killed and three others injured in a shooting outside Chip's Daiquiris on West Laurel Avenue in Eunice at 12:15 a.m. Saturday. Eunice Police are investigating.

Imagine a pet that looks like a lovable cartoon character but needs careful attention to thrive.

A federal law enforcement employee is facing charges after allegedly entering his ex-girlfriend's apartment without her permission in St. Tammany Parish.

The Saints and Cowboys turned a joint training camp practice into something that looked more like a street fight, with suplexes and all.

At least 54 Louisiana officials have signed NDAs on major deals since 2024, including one tied to Rep. Julia Letlow's Meta stock trades.

The Saints face the Rams Saturday at 3 p.m. Here's where Lafayette-area fans can watch and listen to the game.

From a possible SpaceX spaceport near Lafayette to Meta's $50 billion data center, here's every major industrial project reshaping Louisiana's economy in 2026.

When it comes to nostalgia and collecting, there are a handful of VHS tapes of 1980s classics that, depending on the condition, can fetch up to as much as $50,000 or more.

The 13th Gate in Baton Rouge is hiring for the 2026 Halloween season. Find out when auditions are being held and how to apply.

Spectrum has completed its acquisition of Cox Communications, and current Cox customers are now Spectrum customers. Here's what's changing on your bill, and what new perks, including a free year of mobile service, are coming.

Louisiana's updated 2026 dangerous cities ranking has some surprising names, including one Southwest Louisiana city that landed in the Top 10.

Tulane tops the Louisiana party scene, ranking high nationally for its vibrant nightlife and social opportunities.

A traffic stop in Breaux Bridge ended with the alleged recovery of cocaine and Percocet, sending a Lafayette man to jail.

Two people were shot at an apartment on Jeffrey Drive in Lafayette at 12:52 a.m. Friday, August 21. One is in stable condition. LPD is investigating and seeking tips.

Louisiana workers rated their favorite employers, and the results say a lot about where people actually want to show up on Monday morning.

Burn bans are in place across 24 Louisiana parishes right now, and the list could grow. Tailgate grilling plans may need a second look before kickoff.

Florida and Louisiana dominate the top of FEMA's hurricane risk rankings, and the numbers for Louisiana parishes are hard to ignore.