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Fireworks are illegal inside Lafayette city limits this July 4. Here's what Louisiana law allows — and which parishes let you light up legally.

Authorities intercepted a marijuana transaction in Grand Coteau worth up to $30,000, leading to an arrest.

The Evangeline Parish Sheriff says a woman may have falsely collected donations after the tragic shooting death of 15-year-old Javion Semien.

Authorities arrested a Louisiana woman after a late-night shooting near Krotz Springs sparked an ongoing investigation.

A deadly hit-and-run in St. Mary Parish left a 26-year-old woman dead as Louisiana State Police continue searching for the fleeing driver.

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

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

Second suspect wanted in Louisiana home invasion. Eight victims, child present, police seek tips.

Multiple people were booked into the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center.

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Officials say a truck fire in St. Landry Parish was intentional, leading to an arrest.

Dozens of people have been booked into the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center this week.

The Lafayette Parish School Board voted without dissent Wednesday to undo its March decision to close Comeaux High, as a court challenge awaited trial.

A Louisiana traffic stop uncovered cocaine worth nearly $500K. A child in the vehicle sparked child endangerment charges.

Auditors say they couldn't determine LPSS's financial condition. Now the school board has missed its audit deadline and state funds may be withheld.

State Police say an impaired driver has been arrested after a crash injured 16 people during an Iberia Parish festival parade.

A fatal crash in Acadia Parish left a Rayne man dead after his vehicle left the roadway.

St. Martin Parish deputies found 10 marijuana plants, nearly 600 grams of cannabis, and distribution supplies at a Leger Road home in Breaux Bridge.

A newborn death in Gretna sparks a murder investigation after a woman allegedly gave birth in a portable toilet and abandoned the baby.