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![South Louisiana Communities Flooding as Hurricane Beryl Makes Landfall](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/07/attachment-Screen-Shot-2024-07-08-at-12.22.35-PM.jpg?w=980&q=75)
South Louisiana Communities Flooding as Hurricane Beryl Makes Landfall
Hurricane Beryl made landfall in Texas, but now some parts of South Louisiana are feeling the impacts of the storm.
![New Louisiana Laws That Took Effect July 1st.](http://townsquare.media/site/149/files/2024/07/attachment-Untitled-design-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
New Louisiana Laws That Took Effect July 1st.
Here's what you need to know about all the New Louisiana Laws That Took Effect July 1st.
![The 'Most Haunted House in New Orleans' Up for Sale](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2024/07/attachment-Lalaurie-House-Photo-courtesy-ofprcno.orgwhat-really-happened-at-the-lalaurie-house.jpg?w=980&q=75)
The 'Most Haunted House in New Orleans' Up for Sale
Uncover the dark secrets of "The Most Haunted House in New Orleans", a property with a chilling past up for sale.
![Frightening Louisiana Road Rage Incident Almost Takes a Life](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2017/01/17outsider-via-YouTube.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Frightening Louisiana Road Rage Incident Almost Takes a Life
A driver was pushed into an interstate wall in Louisiana by an aggressive driver.
![New Sushi Bar to Open This Fall in Downtown Lafayette](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2024/07/attachment-449847073_122103509900392875_6089199518979746497_n.jpg?w=980&q=75)
New Sushi Bar to Open This Fall in Downtown Lafayette
It will be opening this fall in the space at 533 Jefferson St.
![Louisiana Cruisers Warned - Ladies Avoid This Activity On Shore](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2022/06/attachment-tomas-salas-ZSvlTa6yARw-unsplash.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Cruisers Warned - Ladies Avoid This Activity On Shore
Ladies who board cruise ships in Louisiana are being warned of a potentially embarrassing issue that can be found on most beaches.
![Louisiana Named One of Best States to Work From Home](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/07/attachment-RS46393_GettyImages-1286802156-scr.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Named One of Best States to Work From Home
Louisiana came out as the ninth-best U.S. state to work from home.
![Beryl Makes Landfall as Hurricane - What Louisiana Can Expect](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2024/07/attachment-Beryl-Land-fall-cdn-star-nesdis-noaa-gov.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Beryl Makes Landfall as Hurricane - What Louisiana Can Expect
Beryl made landfall in Texas as a Category 1 Hurricane. Here's what Louisiana can expect for the next several hours as the storm system moves further inland.
![Parish by Parish - Chance of Louisiana Hurricane Landfall in 2024](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2020/08/Hurricane-Flags-Outer-Beaches-Realty-via-YouTube.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Parish by Parish - Chance of Louisiana Hurricane Landfall in 2024
What is the probability a named storm, a hurricane, or a major hurricane will make landfall in your Louisiana parish? Here's what the experts are saying.
![Louisiana Zoo Hosts Adults-Only After Hours Party All Summer Long](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2024/07/attachment-449001080_480125001239726_458615351376503037_n.jpeg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Zoo Hosts Adults-Only After Hours Party All Summer Long
Are you looking to cool off this summer, swim, dance, and not be bothered with those pesky kids?
![UPDATE: Missing Youngsville Child Found Safe, In Police Custody](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/07/attachment-Untitled-design-2024-07-07T151044.830.jpg?w=980&q=75)
UPDATE: Missing Youngsville Child Found Safe, In Police Custody
UPDATE: Just after 5 p.m. on Sunday (July 7), we were informed that James had been found safe in police custody and headed home to be reunited with his family.
![Beryl Sunday Update - Louisiana Flood Threat Looming for Workweek](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2020/10/GettyImages-1263877735.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Beryl Sunday Update - Louisiana Flood Threat Looming for Workweek
Coastal flooding from wind and wave action as well as torrential tropical downpours await Louisiana as Beryl is less than 24 hours away from landfall.
![2 Cities in Acadiana Rank Among Safest in Louisiana for 2024](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/07/attachment-Untitled-design-2024-07-06T135352.098.jpg?w=980&q=75)
2 Cities in Acadiana Rank Among Safest in Louisiana for 2024
In a state often plagued by high crime rates, a pair of cities in Acadiana have emerged as two of the safest in Louisiana.
![Are School Zones in Louisiana Still Active While School is Out?](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2024/04/attachment-GettyImages-1483400505.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Are School Zones in Louisiana Still Active While School is Out?
Schools across Louisiana and Texas will soon be out for the summer, but school zones will still be posted as you approach campuses.
![Beryl Peril? Saturday Update Confirms Louisiana Concerns](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2016/08/Flooding-20161.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Beryl Peril? Saturday Update Confirms Louisiana Concerns
Forecasters are bringing Beryl's potential problems into focus as the track and the cone now include Louisiana. Another shift and intensification are possible.
![Louisiana's Most Alligator-Infested Lakes](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2017/03/alligator.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana's Most Alligator-Infested Lakes
With so many great lakes and bayous around Louisiana, you're bound to run into an alligator at some point. But, which Louisiana lakes have the most alligators?
![The Latest COVID-19 Surge Is Hitting Louisiana. Is It Serious?](http://townsquare.media/site/180/files/2021/12/attachment-covid-test-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
The Latest COVID-19 Surge Is Hitting Louisiana. Is It Serious?
A "summer surge" in COVID-19 cases is being seen across the country, and just about every state is seeing a rise in numbers, including Louisiana.
![Louisiana, Here's What to Do With All Those Leftover Fireworks](http://townsquare.media/site/182/files/2019/06/RS22891_GettyImages-1328444-scr.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana, Here's What to Do With All Those Leftover Fireworks
So you went a little crazy and bought way more fireworks for the 4th of July than you could have possibly ever set off. Here's what to do with all of that leftover freedom...
![2 Louisiana Men Busted With Over $1 Million in 'High-Grade' Drugs](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/07/attachment-Lafayette-Police-Department-Drug-Bust-7-3-24.jpg?w=980&q=75)
2 Louisiana Men Busted With Over $1 Million in 'High-Grade' Drugs
Two South Louisiana men did not get to experience freedom on Independence Day, having been arrested in a major drug bust the day before.
![Breaux Bridge Man, Bunkie Man Killed in Avoyelles Parish Crash](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2022/03/attachment-Do-Not-Cross-Police-Tape-Photo-courtesy-of-David-Von-Diemar-jM6Y2nhsAtk-unsplash.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Breaux Bridge Man, Bunkie Man Killed in Avoyelles Parish Crash
A Breaux Bridge man and a Bunkie man were killed in a two-vehicle crash in Avoyelles Parish on the Fourth of July.