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An overnight tractor-trailer crash closed I-10 westbound on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge for several hours.

Every Mardi Gras season, locals can spot a rookie from a mile away. From where you stand to what you wear and how you plan your exit, these common Mardi Gras mistakes instantly give newcomers away. If this is your first Carnival season, consider this a handy reminder.

For the folks that are part of Mardi Gras krewes in Louisiana, it's definitely a ton of fun, and it's also a huge financial commitment.

A Thibodaux, Louisiana man was cited for selling red drum and speckled trout caught with a recreational license. Louisiana law requires commercial licenses to sell fish.

A Great White is visiting the gulf this winter and it's been pinged not far from one of our favorite beaches.

A homeowner is lucky to be alive in Louisiana after a car ended up in their living room following a police pursuit.

Caught in the act: a night on the levee turns into a costly mistake for one Louisiana hunter. The details are as gripping as they are cautionary.

A port of call popular with cruises that sail out of Galveston and New Orleans has been yanked by another major cruise line. Here's where you won't be stopping in 2026.

If you love chicken wings then you have to sample wings from the only two wing joints in Louisiana to make Southern Living's Best Wings in the South list.

Walmart is investing $330 million to modernize its Opelousas distribution center with robotics and automation. All 1,100 jobs will be retained as the facility doubles its shipping capacity.

A new study shows the GMC Sierra 1500 is the best used car deal in Louisiana.

A teen girl was found after a Mississippi man allegedly lured her from Louisiana, prompting kidnapping charges and an expanding ICAC investigation.

Reports filed with LSU’s Student Advocacy and Accountability Board reveal dozens of cases flagged for suspected AI cheating.

Cenla has waited decades for Olive Garden, and opening day proved just how much it mattered to the community.

Authorities arrested a Louisiana youth facility supervisor accused of smuggling THC gummies into Swanson Center for Youth.

With Mardi Gras just around the corner, Mamou is turning heads with new safety measures following last year's tragic events. Let's dive into what’s different this time.

With weather models showing conflicting predictions, Lafayette might just see some winter magic. Get cozy and listen in for the latest updates!

Adult-only cruises are making waves! A well-known cruise line is shifting gears to cater to those looking for a peaceful escape without family distractions.

The newly established Trump Accounts could mean $1,000 for Louisiana children. But to get that money parents need to register when they file their 2025 taxes. Here's what you need to do.

The Louisiana Lottery has confirmed it's second jackpot winner of the new year. Wednesday's top prize in Powerball was estimated to be over $157 million.