Articles pertaining to events in the Louisiana area
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![Weather Service Reveals How They Estimate Hailstone Size](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2022/03/attachment-Hail-The-Weather-Network-via-YouTube.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Weather Service Reveals How They Estimate Hailstone Size
Are terms like pea size and quarter size the actual National Weather Service standards for hailstones? You'll need to know if you ever have to file a claim.
![Is It Legal To Sell a Blind Person a Firearm in Louisiana?](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2017/05/handgun-firing-Getty-images.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Is It Legal To Sell a Blind Person a Firearm in Louisiana?
Are the visually impaired in Louisiana prevented from owning a firearm by law? The answer might not be as simple as you think.
![Babies ‘R’ Us to Open Several Locations in Kohl’s Stores Across Texas and Louisiana](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/05/attachment-corp-bru-2x1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Babies ‘R’ Us to Open Several Locations in Kohl’s Stores Across Texas and Louisiana
The Babies "R" Us brand is returning later this year inside Kohl's locations across the country and shoppers in Texas and Louisiana will have several locations in which to shop.
![Why Mother Pelicans are Depicted in Catholic Churches Across Louisiana](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2024/05/attachment-Screen-Shot-2024-05-09-at-10.53.36-AM.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Why Mother Pelicans are Depicted in Catholic Churches Across Louisiana
Catholic Churches in Louisiana are filled with beauty, but have you ever noticed the pelican in your church?
![Former LSU Star, NBA Champ Glen 'Big Baby' Davis Sentenced](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2024/05/attachment-GettyImages-73539351.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Former LSU Star, NBA Champ Glen 'Big Baby' Davis Sentenced
Former LSU basketball player and NBA champion Glen 'Big Baby' Davis was sentenced to 40 months in federal prison.
![Louisiana Girl Takes Live Crawfish Through TSA in New Orleans](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2024/05/attachment-Untitled-design-14-copy-21.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Girl Takes Live Crawfish Through TSA in New Orleans
Madison posted a video saying that she wanted to see if she could get a live crawfish through TSA at the New Orleans Airport.
![Most Overpriced Restaurant in U.S. Has 124 Locations in Louisiana](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2024/05/attachment-Screen-Shot-2024-05-09-at-6.42.23-AM.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Most Overpriced Restaurant in U.S. Has 124 Locations in Louisiana
Louisiana is such a unique place because of our culture and food, but did you know that the most expensive restaurant in the United States has 124 locations here?
![Ragin' Cajuns Softball Dominates JMU, Strolls Into Sun Belt Semis](http://townsquare.media/site/37/files/2024/05/attachment-UL-Softball-JMU-SBC.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Ragin' Cajuns Softball Dominates JMU, Strolls Into Sun Belt Semis
The No. 1-seeded Ragin' Cajuns softball team proved their ranking on Thursday morning in an 8-0 sweep of James Madison University.
![Horses on NSFW Live Cam Leads to Blooper on Lafayette's News 15](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2024/05/attachment-Untitled-design-2024-05-09T133926.710.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Horses on NSFW Live Cam Leads to Blooper on Lafayette's News 15
Anything can happen on live TV, and some quick thinking led to a hilarious local broadcast moment for the News 15 morning show.
![Man Involved in Lafayette Crash Also Charged in Drive-By Shooting](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/05/attachment-Untitled-design-2024-05-09T132438.941.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Man Involved in Lafayette Crash Also Charged in Drive-By Shooting
A man at the center of an officer involved shooting that led to a violent crash in Lafayette is now facing more charges that will further complicate his legal situation.
![Great White Shark Spotted Near Louisiana Summer Destination](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2024/05/attachment-Screen-Shot-2024-05-09-at-8.25.26-AM.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Great White Shark Spotted Near Louisiana Summer Destination
Summer is almost here and many from South Louisiana will soon be heading to their favorite beach destination along the Gulf Coast.
![Alarming Stat Urges Louisiana Gun Owners to Take Immediate Action](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/05/attachment-GettyImages-830804924.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Alarming Stat Urges Louisiana Gun Owners to Take Immediate Action
An alarming statistic in Louisiana and beyond should put some firearm owners on alert.
![Look Back at When Your Favorite Lafayette DJs Went to UL (or USL)](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/05/attachment-Untitled-design-16.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Look Back at When Your Favorite Lafayette DJs Went to UL (or USL)
UL students prepare to graduate. Several of our DJs also walked the campus of the Ragin' Cajuns when it was USL, and here's what they looked like.
![Will Louisiana Dave & Buster's Soon Allow Betting on Arcade Games](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2017/04/GettyImages-453938380.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Will Louisiana Dave & Buster's Soon Allow Betting on Arcade Games
It seems gambling on arcade games has received the green light from Dave & Buster's, but will it become a reality at Louisiana locations?
![Louisiana Packages Delayed After Deadly Storms Rip Tennessee](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/05/attachment-Untitled-design-15.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Packages Delayed After Deadly Storms Rip Tennessee
Deadly storms ripped through Tennessee, near the FedEx hub, and have delayed delivery of FedEx packages to Louisiana.
![Rip Currents and Sharks Await Louisiana Beach Goers This Weekend](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2021/09/attachment-robert-woeger-mZnEuvia__I-unsplash.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Rip Currents and Sharks Await Louisiana Beach Goers This Weekend
Louisiana beach goers who have plans for Mother's Day weekend could be wading into waves that include rip currents and a Great White Shark.
![Louisiana Ranks Third Worst in Country With High School Dropouts](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/05/attachment-RS14940_476272663.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Ranks Third Worst in Country With High School Dropouts
Only New Mexico and Nevada were worse.
![ALDI Announces Price Reductions for the Summer](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2021/12/attachment-Aldi1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
ALDI Announces Price Reductions for the Summer
According to ALDI, they are planning to "pass along $100 million in savings through Labor Day by further dropping its everyday low prices on more than 250 items."
![Things a Louisiana Woman Does and Doesn't Want for Mother's Day](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2023/12/attachment-Mom-Kissing-Baby-Photo-courtesy-of-Paul-Hanaoka-a104tlUezug-Unsplash.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Things a Louisiana Woman Does and Doesn't Want for Mother's Day
Getting a Mother's Day present can be tricky business. Here's what to give and what not to give.
![Severe Storms, Tornado Threat Elevated for Louisiana Today](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2021/10/attachment-Screen-Shot-2021-10-27-at-10.55.37-AM.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Severe Storms, Tornado Threat Elevated for Louisiana Today
The National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center say the threat of severe storms and tornadoes will increase across Louisiana today and tonight.