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![Louisiana's Colorful Senator Begs Colleagues to Hold Trial](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/04/attachment-FEATURED-IMAGE-8.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana's Colorful Senator Begs Colleagues to Hold Trial
Louisiana Senator John Kennedy begged colleagues to hold an impeachment trial for Secretary Mayorkus. His plea included his expected colorful quips.
![Homicide Victim's Family Pleading For Return of Beloved Dog](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2024/04/attachment-Untitled-design-13-copy-21.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Homicide Victim's Family Pleading For Return of Beloved Dog
There is still one piece of the puzzle missing that the victim's family and members of the community would like found. Brandon Touchet's dog is missing, and his family is pleading that she be returned safely.
![Proposed Louisiana Law Adds Fuel to a First Amendment Fire](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/04/attachment-FEATURED-IMAGE-7.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Proposed Louisiana Law Adds Fuel to a First Amendment Fire
Proposed Louisiana law would forbid anyone from staging a protest or other assembly outside someone's house, sparking debate over the First Amendment.
![Vicious Biscuit Restaurant Opening First Louisiana Location](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2024/04/attachment-Facebook-Via-ViciousBiscuit1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Vicious Biscuit Restaurant Opening First Louisiana Location
Vicious Biscuit, a quickly growing breakfast and brunch restaurant chain, has recently announced they will be opening their first Louisiana location.
![Louisiana Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting Woman with Blowtorch](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2024/04/attachment-Jail-Bars-Photo-courtesy-of-Tim-Hufner-3R_GnBNRVI0-via-Unsplash.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting Woman with Blowtorch
A Baton Rouge man was arrested for sexually assaulting a woman with a blowtorch.
![Suspicious Toy Shuts Down Louisiana Airport - All Clear Given](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2012/08/airport-security-tsa.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Suspicious Toy Shuts Down Louisiana Airport - All Clear Given
Monday morning travelers hoping to make an airport connection out of Louisiana were stymied when a suspicious package investigation shut down the airport.
![Louisiana Officers Save Woman from Burning Home](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2023/06/attachment-Fire-Photo-courtesy-of-Maxim-Tajer-x3S1aGQNgro-via-Unsplash.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Officers Save Woman from Burning Home
New Iberia Police Department officers were instrumental in saving a woman's life.
![Louisiana Suspect in Triple Murder Arrested for a Prior Shooting](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2024/04/attachment-Crime-Scene-Photo-courtesy-Brian-Jackson-Getty-Stock-Thinkstock.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Suspect in Triple Murder Arrested for a Prior Shooting
The man who is a suspect in a triple murder was arrested for a prior shooting.
![Bugs With Pungent Punch Invading Louisiana Homes - What to Do](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2024/04/attachment-Stink-Bug-National-Geographic-via-YouTube.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Bugs With Pungent Punch Invading Louisiana Homes - What to Do
Louisiana homeowners are being cautioned that small bugs with big odors are looking to move into your house. Here's what to do to keep them out.
![Two Louisiana Towns are Tops for Credit Card Fraud and ID Theft](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2022/03/attachment-RS2408_160549256.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Two Louisiana Towns are Tops for Credit Card Fraud and ID Theft
The Federal Trade Commission has identified two Louisiana towns as hot beds for crimes such as credit card fraud and ID theft. Those two towns have one really big thing in common.
![548K Louisiana Households to Lose Affordable Internet Access](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2024/04/attachment-RS29892_GettyImages-609908066-scr.jpg?w=980&q=75)
548K Louisiana Households to Lose Affordable Internet Access
The ACP is set to expire at the end of April 2024, which would mean that the millions of seniors, veterans, and low-income Americans who depend on it may be out of luck if the program isn't renewed.
![Texas Lottery Verifies $50,000 Powerball Win on Monday Night](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2017/12/Lottery.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Texas Lottery Verifies $50,000 Powerball Win on Monday Night
The Texas Lottery has verified that Monday's Powerball Lottery drawing produced a $50,000 big money winner in the Lone Star State. Check your numbers now.
![Louisiana Police Officer Injured in Crash During Police Escort](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2024/04/attachment-Screen-Shot-2024-04-15-at-6.20.04-PM.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Police Officer Injured in Crash During Police Escort
A police officer in Louisiana is recovering after being involved in an accident on Monday while escorting government officials.
![New Orleans Leaders Increase Pressure to Carve Out Gun-Free Zone](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/04/attachment-FEATURED-IMAGE-6.jpg?w=980&q=75)
New Orleans Leaders Increase Pressure to Carve Out Gun-Free Zone
New Orleans city leaders are increasing pressure on the Louisiana legislature to pass a measure that would carve out a gun-free zone in the city.
![Lafayette Police Identify Third Victim in Triple Homicide](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/04/attachment-southcollege.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lafayette Police Identify Third Victim in Triple Homicide
Lafayette Police have now identified all victims of the grim triple homicide that sent shockwaves through the local community last Friday.
![Acadiana Animal Aid and ZenDog are Putting on 'Puppy Yoga' Event](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2024/04/attachment-Untitled-design-133.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Acadiana Animal Aid and ZenDog are Putting on 'Puppy Yoga' Event
This Thursday, April 18th, ZenDog is featuring adoptable puppies from Acadiana Animal Aid. All proceeds directly support the Louisiana shelter dogs.
![Louisiana, Here’s What Your Cajun Last Name Means](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2021/08/attachment-GettyImages-84694272.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana, Here’s What Your Cajun Last Name Means
In Acadiana you'll find hundreds of Cajun last names like Landry, Broussard, Hebert, LeBlanc, and many more. But, what do those Cajun Last Names actually mean?
![Louisiana Vet Clinic Crafts Clever Ploy to Control Pet Population](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/04/attachment-FEATURED-IMAGE-5.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Vet Clinic Crafts Clever Ploy to Control Pet Population
A Louisiana vet clinic has crafted a clever ploy to encourage pet owners to have their animals fixed.
![Does This Louisiana Coffee Brand Deserve The Title of 'The Worst'](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2024/04/attachment-Untitled-design-132.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Does This Louisiana Coffee Brand Deserve The Title of 'The Worst'
The financial news and opinion company created a list of 'The Worst Coffee Brands to Avoid,' and the New Orleans-based coffee company Folgers was found at the top of this list, crowning it the worst coffee brand. So why does 24/7 Wallstreet think Folgers is the worst?
![These Are the 10 Smallest Places in Louisiana](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2023/12/attachment-louisiana-smallest-places.jpg?w=980&q=75)
These Are the 10 Smallest Places in Louisiana
Louisiana doesn't have a lot of big cities, but did you expect some of our villages to be this small?