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A police officer in Baton Rouge, Louisiana was hit by a vehicle Thursday morning while on duty.

The Louisiana Legislature is considering at least two bills regarding how students in public schools can be addressed, and both gender identity measures are advancing toward the Governor's desk.

Judith Estorge, the first female Chief of the Lafayette Police Department (LPD), has stepped down after just 19 months in the position.

Word rapidly spread through the community that a locally loved coffee and ice cream shop is closing its doors this month. Brew and Scoop, located at 415 Creswell Lane in Opelousas, Louisiana, has been serving the community handcrafted coffee beverages and ice cream treats for over five years.

Supernatural phenomena is one of the topics to be discussed at Vatican Press conference.

Spring is considered wedding season. Buc-ee's is considered one of the most magical chains in Texas. Naturally, the two were meant to be together.

DOTD has scheduled Vermilion River bridge repairs on three structures in Lafayette. The closures won't last long, but they could cause some grief.

Lafayette, for example, has 11 locations. There are over a dozen in and around the Baton Rouge area, as well. Closing any of them could have a big impact on either community.

The Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns men's basketball team has added another transfer, this time it's former Eastern Illinois guard Kyndall Davis.

It's time to get rid of the things that don't belong in your trash can.

Louisiana residents may now trade in their old "ugly" Crocs for a discount on some new "ugly" Crocs and help out those who are less fortunate.

An Acadiana man is accused on going on a wild spree involving a carjacking and firing a gun.

Blue Bell has done it again after announcing their latest flavor to hit shelves.

A well-known Baton Rouge plastic surgeon was among three people who died in a plane crash in Tennessee on Wednesday.

The threat of severe storms and tornadoes looms large for much of Louisiana on Thursday and Friday.

Doctors in Louisiana and around the nation are warning patients that wearing Lululemon or similar clothing could have a serious negative affect on their health.

A couple of police officers in Franklin, Louisiana had no choice but to defend themselves after a group of kids in a park went on the offense.

A beloved alligator in Vinton, Louisiana was shot and killed by Wildlife & Fisheries and now many are mourning the loss of "Marty."

Vermilion Parish detective arrested two men they believe stole a truck and an ATM in Gueydan. Another man has been identified but is still at large.

Take a look at who the New Orleans Saints will be playing in 2024 and when.  

A Thibodaux couple has been arrested after authorities received reports of a vehicle driving recklessly on I- 10. The vehicle later crashed on the service road where Latonya Harris, 40, and her boyfriend, Terrence Washington, 41, were detained by officers.

A flyover near Downtown Baton Rouge had many looking up to the sky Tuesday, and even had some asking what may have been happening.

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have agreed to hold two campaign debates.

Although it seems to be a fairly polarizing subject, have you ever heard about why you should soak your weed eater trimmer line in water?