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Picture a paddlewheel ship on the Mississippi, then picture the moment everything changed near the Port of New Orleans.

La Toscana, an independent Lafayette art studio, offers lessons, commissions, parties and gallery space for first-time and growing artists.

With a run-off less than a month away and early voting starting in just two weeks, voters in Carencro will get an opportunity to hear from their candidates for mayor about the future of their city.

Planes are staying put across the country this afternoon due to a communications issue. Here's what is known so far.

A young girl fought off a man who allegedly grabbed her in Acadia Parish. Authorities are searching for two suspects in an older pickup truck.

Yolanda Lewis made the Opelousas police chief runoff despite an earlier arrest. Now she faces additional charges weeks before voters return to the polls.

A Broussard man learned his fate this week in a federal child porn case, here's how investigators tracked him down.

Kedreyon K. Williams, 31, a former New Roads officer and volunteer firefighter, received three life sentences after a jury convicted him of child rape, the DA's office said.

Cecilia, Teurlings, Southside and Beau Chene lead nine Acadiana games to watch as the LHSAA football playoffs open Nov. 12-14.

Walmart's drone delivery has landed in Louisiana, and the debate over noise, privacy, and jobs is taking off.

From traditional Cajun instruments to local landmarks, here are 14 of the most Acadiana Christmas ornaments ever.

A private school in Ville Platte is confirming shots were fired nearby, and here's what staff did to keep kids safe.

Between now and December 21, we want to see photos of Acadiana's best holiday light displays.

A 24-year-old St. Mary Parish teacher was arrested Nov. 10 on an indecent behavior with juveniles charge after school administrators reported concerning messages, deputies say.

A sting, ten arrests, and six still wanted. One detail in this case is unbelievable.

Louisiana State Rep. Michael Bayham Jr., a longtime Republican leader from St. Bernard Parish, has died at 52 following months of illness.

Coach Dale Brown meant the world to Shaq, and his goodbye came with a message worth hearing.

Folks in Mamou lined the streets for the parade, then craned their necks at something unexpected overhead. Here's what happened.

An influx of colder air along with elevated drought conditions has portions of Louisiana at an elevated fire danger risk this weekend.

Sausage, chicken and a few things you wouldn't expect, all on Thursday lunch menus nearby.

Ever had a perfectly innocent phrase make you do a double take? South Louisiana has plenty.

Some of these observations are huge, some are small but they each affect us all in a grateful way.

A 22-year-old man has reportedly died after a Lafayette shooting. His family says he was driving a friend home and wasn't the intended target.

One person was taken to a hospital after a shooting on South Sterling Street in Lafayette. Police have established a crime scene.