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![Which Louisiana Parishes Are the Healthiest and Unhealthiest?](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2020/01/GettyImages-162281887.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Which Louisiana Parishes Are the Healthiest and Unhealthiest?
When it comes to healthy living, we don't always do our best in Louisiana. A lot of it is the food, but there are other things that we don't do quite as well as other places.
![Zion Williamson Out With Hamstring Injury](http://townsquare.media/site/37/files/2021/02/GettyImages-1294218660.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Zion Williamson Out With Hamstring Injury
The New Orleans Pelicans were 7-5 on the season without Williamson, and they're still shooting for the playoffs without him.
![Crowley Man Booked on Rape Charge After Shocking Series of Events](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2011/01/inmates.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Crowley Man Booked on Rape Charge After Shocking Series of Events
Police booked a Louisiana man on a rape charge. The suspect had been in jail, bonded out, and cut his ankle monitor when they discovered the other crime.
![UPDATE: Lafayette Deputy Dies After Self-Inflicted Gunshot](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2022/10/attachment-lafayette-parish-sheriffs-office-via-youtube.jpg?w=980&q=75)
UPDATE: Lafayette Deputy Dies After Self-Inflicted Gunshot
The Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office confirms that a deputy has died as a result of his injuries from a self-inflicted gunshot.
![1.6 Million Texas Residents May Lose Internet Service](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2018/08/Internet1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
1.6 Million Texas Residents May Lose Internet Service
More than 1.6 million Texas residents may lose internet service when a federal program ends this month.
![Top 5 Places People Fly To From Louisiana](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2024/04/attachment-Untitled-design-13-copy-31.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Top 5 Places People Fly To From Louisiana
Here are the five most popular destinations people are flying to in the U.S. from Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
![9 Wacky Things We Admit That Make Us Distracted Drivers](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2021/11/attachment-Distracted-Driving-Photo-courtesy-of-alexandre-boucher-BNrlDv8w07Y-unsplash.jpg?w=980&q=75)
9 Wacky Things We Admit That Make Us Distracted Drivers
You might let something distract you while driving, but how many others are doing the same thing?
![Louisiana School Bus Gets Sideswiped By 18-Wheeler](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2023/04/attachment-GettyImages-1483400838.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana School Bus Gets Sideswiped By 18-Wheeler
An 18-wheeler sideswiped a school bus Tuesday afternoon and just kept on going.
![Louisiana Lottery Confirms $40,000 Winner Sold for Tuesday Night](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2021/03/GettyImages-1297834518.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Lottery Confirms $40,000 Winner Sold for Tuesday Night
Another drawing another major money win on a Mega Millions lottery ticket sold in Louisiana. Here are the details on the $40,000 winner.
![Baton Rouge Rapper NBA YoungBoy Arrested on Multiple Charges](http://townsquare.media/site/812/files/2023/02/attachment-nba-youngboy.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Baton Rouge Rapper NBA YoungBoy Arrested on Multiple Charges
Baton Rouge native and popular rapper NBA YoungBoy, real name Kentrell Gaulden, has been arrested on a series of charges while under house arrest in Utah.
![Texas Woman 'Romances' Man Out of Over $1 Million](http://townsquare.media/site/182/files/2021/08/attachment-GettyImages-826374968.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Texas Woman 'Romances' Man Out of Over $1 Million
A Texas woman conned her online boyfriend in to giving her over a million dollars.
![Louisiana Parrot Heads Rejoice, Jimmy Buffett is Back](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2024/04/attachment-Parrot-Staff-Photo.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Parrot Heads Rejoice, Jimmy Buffett is Back
Louisiana fans of the late Jimmy Buffett will get the chance to experience his music the way it was meant to be heard beginning this summer.
![Former LSU Athlete Sentenced in Nigerian Scam Scheme](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2017/08/GettyImages-487061594.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Former LSU Athlete Sentenced in Nigerian Scam Scheme
The U.S. Attorney's Office has confirmed that a former Louisiana State University athlete has been sentenced for their part in an international crime scheme.
![Lafayette Bridge Construction Delayed Until 2025](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2024/04/attachment-Lajaunie-Road-Bridge-3.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lafayette Bridge Construction Delayed Until 2025
According to a press release sent out on Tuesday, LCG said the project will be delayed until 2025.
![VIRAL: Tragic End for Good Samaritan Seen Shooting, Hit by Truck](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/04/attachment-Untitled-design-2024-04-16T210826.978.jpg?w=980&q=75)
VIRAL: Tragic End for Good Samaritan Seen Shooting, Hit by Truck
A shocking incident captured in a now-viral video ended tragically, claiming the life of a Good Samaritan who intervened during a violent carjacking.
![Ohio Man Fatally Shot Uber Driver After Both Were Phone Scammed](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2024/04/attachment-Untitled-design-2024-04-16T203945.666.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Ohio Man Fatally Shot Uber Driver After Both Were Phone Scammed
An Ohio man who authorities say fatally shot an Uber driver who he thought was trying to rob him after scam phone calls deceived them both has been indicted on a murder charge.
![Lafayette Police Clear Cammie Steede in Triple Homicide Case](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/04/attachment-GettyImages-1465558158.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lafayette Police Clear Cammie Steede in Triple Homicide Case
In the latest development in the Lafayette triple homicide case, local authorities have cleared a person of interest who was located with the dog of one of the deceased victims.
![Triple Homicide Victim's Dog 'Savage' Reunited With Family](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2024/04/attachment-Untitled-design-13-copy-42.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Triple Homicide Victim's Dog 'Savage' Reunited With Family
After days of searching and posting online, she has been reunited with his family in good health.
![Someone Asked AI to Write a Gospel Song About Chick-Fil-A](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2022/12/attachment-GettyImages-1406987949.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Someone Asked AI to Write a Gospel Song About Chick-Fil-A
We're not sure if you were ready for two minutes of gospel music focused on Chick-fil-A, but it happened.
![Text Scam Targets Louisiana Residents, Wipes Out Bank Accounts](http://townsquare.media/site/166/files/2022/01/attachment-RS20493_GettyImages-949457754-scr.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Text Scam Targets Louisiana Residents, Wipes Out Bank Accounts
There's always a new scam cropping up, and now the scammers have AI and are targeting Louisiana residents.