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![Louisiana Bill to Repeal Basin Bridge Camera Law Passes Committee](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2022/08/attachment-Atchafalaya-Basin-Bridge-Wikipedia-Commons.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Bill to Repeal Basin Bridge Camera Law Passes Committee
Two years after its passage, a law mandating speed cameras on the Atchafalaya Basin Bridge is facing repeal.
![Man Killed in Lafayette Charter Bus Accident Identified by Police](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/04/attachment-Untitled-design-2024-04-01T141351.523.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Man Killed in Lafayette Charter Bus Accident Identified by Police
The victim in the fatal accident at the city bus terminal has been identified as Lafayette Police continue their investigation.
![Do These Things Before Selling Your Louisiana Home](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/04/attachment-Untitled-design-22.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Do These Things Before Selling Your Louisiana Home
Realtors suggest you do these things before selling your Louisiana home so you can maximize on your investment and make the process easier.
![La Nina Means 'Extremely Active' Hurricane Season for Louisiana](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2022/09/attachment-GettyImages-1243570665.jpg?w=980&q=75)
La Nina Means 'Extremely Active' Hurricane Season for Louisiana
Louisiana and the Gulf Coast could be looking at an "extremely active" year in the tropics.
![WANTED: 200+ Job Openings at Lafayette Consolidated Government](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/04/attachment-Untitled-design-16.jpg?w=980&q=75)
WANTED: 200+ Job Openings at Lafayette Consolidated Government
Lafayette Consolidated Government CAO says they have 200+ open positions they need to fill. If you're in need of a job and fit the qualifications, apply now.
![Louisiana Boat Fabricator Helping with Baltimore Bridge Collapse](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2024/04/attachment-Nate-Geiger-KADN-Photo-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Boat Fabricator Helping with Baltimore Bridge Collapse
A Louisiana company is working on a vessel that will be used in the recovery efforts at the site of the Baltimore bridge collapse.
![Thieves in Louisiana and Texas Are Targeting Tailgates of Trucks](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2024/04/attachment-Screen-Shot-2024-04-04-at-8.23.37-AM.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Thieves in Louisiana and Texas Are Targeting Tailgates of Trucks
If you own a truck in Louisiana and Texas you need to be aware of what thieves are targeting.
![Louisiana Governor Addresses National Anthem Controversy on Fox News](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2024/04/attachment-Screen-Shot-2024-04-04-at-6.01.08-AM.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Governor Addresses National Anthem Controversy on Fox News
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry appeared on Fox News Wednesday afternoon to address collegiate athletes standing up for the National Anthem.
![What Happened To 8 Louisiana Kids Missing Since January 1?](http://townsquare.media/site/155/files/2024/04/attachment-Christopher-Cody-Brisco.jpg?w=980&q=75)
What Happened To 8 Louisiana Kids Missing Since January 1?
Explore the urgent matter of missing children in the U.S., with 8 cases reported in Louisiana alone this year.
![Louisiana Boy Drawn to Help Lafayette Woman in Need](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2024/04/attachment-Detrell-Thomas-KLFY-Photo.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Boy Drawn to Help Lafayette Woman in Need
A young man who saw a local woman's stife was moved to help her better her circumstances.
![Three Louisiana Principals Arrested on Felony Theft Charges](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2024/04/attachment-RS22524_Arrest-scr.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Three Louisiana Principals Arrested on Felony Theft Charges
The latest came on Wednesday afternoon when Bridget Bridges was booked into the Caddo Correctional Center.
![Louisiana's First and Only Indoor Airsoft Park Opens Saturday](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2024/04/attachment-Airsoft-Players-Daniel-via-Unsplash.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana's First and Only Indoor Airsoft Park Opens Saturday
The indoor facility is the first of its kind in Louisiana. It promises guests an exhilarating and exhausting experience that offers a thrill like none other.
![Eclipse Zip Code Tool - What You'll See at Your Home in Louisiana](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2017/08/total-eclipse.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Eclipse Zip Code Tool - What You'll See at Your Home in Louisiana
What will the eclipse experience be like in your Louisiana hometown? NASA has a zip code tool that will tell you what to expect and when.
![Louisiana Powerball Wins Confirmed - Jackpot Now $1.23 Billion](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2022/04/attachment-alejandro-garay-1RxbuMvugxk-unsplash.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Powerball Wins Confirmed - Jackpot Now $1.23 Billion
The Louisiana Lottery has confirmed several big money winners from Wednesday's Powerball drawing. Do you have one of the winning tickets?
![State Police Investigating Lafayette Officer-Involved Shooting](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/04/attachment-Screenshot-2024-04-01-at-4.52.30%2525E2%252580%2525AFAM.jpg?w=980&q=75)
State Police Investigating Lafayette Officer-Involved Shooting
An officer-involved shooting incident that occurred near a public park in Lafayette is currently under investigation by Louisiana State Police.
![Texas Soldier Charged with Smuggling Migrant Across Border](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2020/03/GettyImages-1064354744.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Texas Soldier Charged with Smuggling Migrant Across Border
A Texas National Guard soldier working with Operation Lone Star was arrested and charged with human smuggling for taking an illegal migrant across the border.
![Texas Powerball Wins Confirmed - 9 Tickets Claim $750,000](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2016/04/168962459.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Texas Powerball Wins Confirmed - 9 Tickets Claim $750,000
The Texas Lottery has confirmed that nine tickets were big money winners totaling more than a quarter of a million dollars in Wednesday's Powerball drawing.
![Arrest Made in Tigerland Bar Fight That Killed Louisiana Man](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/04/attachment-Untitled-design-2024-04-03T203947.269.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Arrest Made in Tigerland Bar Fight That Killed Louisiana Man
Police say they've arrested the man responsible for killing a Jefferson Parish father in a brawl at Fred's in Tigerland.
![Victim in Lafayette Beatdown Video Arrested on Unrelated Charges](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/04/attachment-Untitled-design-2024-04-03T180327.542.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Victim in Lafayette Beatdown Video Arrested on Unrelated Charges
New details have emerged in connection to a troubling Lafayette incident that went viral on social media.
![Louisiana Man Sleeping Outside with Rescue Dogs to Raise Funds](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2024/04/attachment-Untitled-design-36.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Man Sleeping Outside with Rescue Dogs to Raise Funds
Matthew Baker, the founder of Heroes Everywhere Animal Rescue, is taking on a unique fundraising effort to build a much-needed animal shelter equipped with a spay/neuter clinic in Evangeline Parish. His mission is to raise $250,000 and the way he has decided to fun raise the money proves just how dedicated he is to the cause.