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Some sad news out of South Louisiana, Mardi Gras festivities in one town has been canceled this year.

Louisiana Rep. Julie Emerson withdrew from the U.S. Senate race Thursday, saying Trump's endorsement of Julia Letlow diminished her path to victory in the GOP primary.

The Pineville Police Department used a hilarious movie clip when it came to reminding citizens on the dangers of driving across roads covered in ice.

Blue Bell has just announced a new high protein ice cream called Blue Bell PRO that will feature 33-35g of protein per pint.

Truck drivers are learning the hard way about a 12-foot clearance detour near the Lake Charles bridge.

The U.S. Postal Service is offering a $150,000 reward if you can help them find the person responsible for an attempted robbery of a Baton Rouge mail carrier.

Louisiana cold snaps spark interest in a spicy NFL sock hack.

Presale tickets for Hank Williams Jr. at the Cajundome are available to purchase on Thursday, January 22, 2026, from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

DeanO’s and Prejean’s will host a benefit to support local mom Francine’s cancer treatment, medical bills, and travel costs.

A Bossier Parish Sheriff’s deputy was killed after his patrol vehicle was struck by a train while working traffic in Bossier City Wednesday morning.

Amidst some shaky sales figures, a citrus surprise is here to sweeten things up at Dollar Tree – and it’s not your typical candy bar.

It’s not every day you hear about a $209 million jackpot. The Louisiana Lottery has confirmed a major win in Powerball on Wednesday night.

Freezing rain, ice, snow, and sleet will move into Louisiana beginning tomorrow. The National Weather Service has adjusted the timing and the forecast details. Here are the latest changes.

Winters in Louisiana can either be very mild or very cold, and the coldest day ever recorded will have you shivering.

If you want to prevent your pipes from freezing in your home during a hard freeze, some simple trick could save your a heartache.

Lafayette grand jury indicts ex-LPSS construction director Robert Gautreaux on 11 felony counts including forgery, obstruction as AG probes school officials.

Louisiana's Thursday game at App State moved to 11 am CT as major winter storm threatens Boone with heavy snow and ice. Cajuns seek to build on road win.

A downtown Lafayette bar has landed on the national food scene after earning a James Beard Award nomination.

The legend of Mary Jane's Bridge is well known throughout Acadiana, but do you know about the haunted bridge in Sunset, Louisiana, Marland's Bridge?

Here’s what to know about barricades, street closures, parking, and safety for Mardi Gras 2026 in Lafayette.

Broadcasting icon Darla Montgomery returns to Acadiana TV with a new lifestyle show, joining News 15 and bringing decades of trusted local journalism back to the airwaves.

Family Gras 2026 returns to Metairie with free concerts, parades, food, and a star-studded lineup.

Residents took to social media, wondering about the imposing AC-130 flying low over their neighborhoods. It’s not every day you see that!

A recent security flaw has left Apple users vulnerable, but half of them still haven't hit that update button. Let’s talk about what that means for your devices.