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Authorities say a 17-year-old threatened students and attacked a teacher after a violent school fight involving seven students in St. Landry Parish.

A longtime Lafayette favorite known for honey glazed hams and deli lunches will close July 31.

The Supreme Court struck down Louisiana's congressional map. Now lawmakers are debating who draws the new one and what race can no longer be used for.

A Louisiana man is now facing serious federal charges after authorities say he was involved in a large-scale turtle trafficking operation.

Louisiana's humidity runs 76–81% year-round, well above the level where rust forms on firearms. Here's what gun owners need to do before Hurricane Season begins on June 1.

The recent birth of an okapi, a rare zebra-giraffe hybrid at the Audubon Nature Institute in New Orleans has the world of zoology pretty excited right now .

A tense standoff near Amazon Center in Carencro ended after deputies surrounded a suspect’s home.

Navigating that tricky intersection in Lafayette? It’s not just a turn; it’s a test of your driving instincts.

Firefighters stop vehicle blaze from spreading through home.

There’s something eerie about spotting alligators in the heart of the city. A recent sighting has folks reminiscing about the wild side of New Orleans.

Two Iberia Parish road projects are underway: a $5M roundabout near New Iberia Airport and a Lasalle Street closure from May 11 to June 25 for roadway reconstruction.

Parkview Baptist School coach Patrick Yomtob, 46, was arrested on indecent behavior charges after allegedly sending explicit texts to a 14-year-old student in Baton Rouge.

There's a buzz in Orange Beach as Dolly Parton proposes a new dinner theater—will it change the local vibe or enhance it?

After 23 years, Agave Mexican Grill has been sold, including all four Lafayette area locations, marking a major moment for a local favorite.

From a Cajun beauty queen who ran toward her roots to a Lafayette mom who danced her way to 13 million followers, Acadiana's moms are something else.

A suspect in a 2021 Lafayette murder case was arrested in Texas and extradited back to Louisiana to face second-degree murder charges.

The more we started dreaming up ideas, the more we realized some of these Cajun Girl Scout Cookie ideas sound legitimately amazing.

A massive LEGO fan event is heading to Lafayette this summer, and it’s about to turn Blackham Coliseum into a brick-building paradise for LEGO lovers.

A former Lafayette resident was sentenced after an FBI investigation uncovered graphic evidence.

Imagine a typical night out at a local diner, then suddenly chaos erupts in the parking lot. That’s exactly what happened on Johnston Street.

Blue Cross Blue Shield's $2.67 billion antitrust settlement is now paying out. Claimants who filed by November 2021 could receive between $300 and $333 in May 2026.

It's that time of year again when the air buzzes with excitement and seniors take to the roads in style.

Helen Melancon, 74, died in a mobile home fire on Eraste Landry Road in Lafayette on May 5. Investigators say a cigarette likely caused the blaze. Two dogs also died.

Heavy rain is on the horizon. Rainfall amounts of half a foot or more are expected along the I-10 corridor.