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![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.
![Weapons Detectors Installed at All Lafayette Parish Schools](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/04/attachment-Untitled-design-15.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Weapons Detectors Installed at All Lafayette Parish Schools
Every school in Lafayette Parish is now equipped with weapons detectors as part of the safety enhancement initiative.
![Lafayette Gun Shop Owner Sentenced in Federal Court](http://townsquare.media/site/182/files/2021/01/GettyImages-540937888.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lafayette Gun Shop Owner Sentenced in Federal Court
A Lafayette gun shop owner and another person convicted of illegal sales charges have been sentenced in federal court.
![Lafayette's Dustin Poirier is Making His Hollywood Debut](http://townsquare.media/site/37/files/2023/01/attachment-Diamond.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lafayette's Dustin Poirier is Making His Hollywood Debut
Lafayette, Louisiana's own Dustin Poirier is always pushing the envelope of expectations not only in the world of mixed martial arts but now also in Hollywood.
![Muilti-Vehicle Accident on I-49 in St. Landry Parish Claims 2 Liv](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2022/10/attachment-Fatal-Crash-Investigation-Graphic-via-Louisiana-State-Police.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Muilti-Vehicle Accident on I-49 in St. Landry Parish Claims 2 Liv
An early morning crash claimed two lives on Wednesday, according to Louisiana State Police.
![Arrest Warrant Issued for Houston Mom Over Late Library Book](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/02/attachment-mak-zbSJJAk_HMg-unsplash.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Arrest Warrant Issued for Houston Mom Over Late Library Book
A stay-at-home mom in Houston is facing jail time after an arrest warrant was issued over a late library book.
![LSU's Angel Reese Announces Plans to Enter WNBA Draft](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2024/04/attachment-GettyImages-2131407893.jpg?w=980&q=75)
LSU's Angel Reese Announces Plans to Enter WNBA Draft
LSU forward Angel Reese has announced her decision to enter the WNBA draft.
![Louisiana Has Two Billionaires Now Listed on Forbes List](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2024/04/attachment-Gold-Photo-courtesy-of-Zlataky-cz-8t9c3ET7-Ts-via-Unsplash.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Has Two Billionaires Now Listed on Forbes List
Louisiana has two people who have made it to the billionaires list put out by Forbes.
![Lafayette Eatery Giving Away Free Sandwiches to End Debate](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/04/attachment-Untitled-design.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lafayette Eatery Giving Away Free Sandwiches to End Debate
The chain wants to attract both skeptics and loyal fans in Lafayette, Louisiana, and across the country by giving away free sandwiches in the month of April.
![Louisiana Family's Gut-Wrenching Saga after Disappearance](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2022/03/attachment-Ella-Goodie-Missing.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Family's Gut-Wrenching Saga after Disappearance
Two years after a woman's disappearance, her family is desperate for answers.
![Carnival Clarifies Boarding Policy for Louisiana Guests](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2023/09/attachment-Carnival-Pride-Gulf-Coast-Girl-via-YouTube.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Carnival Clarifies Boarding Policy for Louisiana Guests
Louisiana guests who are cruising with Carnival Cruise Lines need to understand Carnival's position on the current controversy surrounding the boarding policy.
![Enforcing Cams and Radar on I-10 - How's Louisiana Handling That?](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2021/11/attachment-GettyImages-484930889.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Enforcing Cams and Radar on I-10 - How's Louisiana Handling That?
How will the state of Louisiana prove it was "You" who was driving your car too fast on the Atchafalaya Basin. Here's one idea the Legislature is considering.
!['Beach Camp' Offers Signup for Louisiana Kids this Summer](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2021/12/attachment-vidar-nordli-mathisen-s-vhziQHngM-unsplash.jpg?w=980&q=75)
'Beach Camp' Offers Signup for Louisiana Kids this Summer
Louisiana parents who want their kids to have an educational and traditional summer camp experience might consider Beach Camp as an option.
![Warning for Louisiana - Eclipse Could Disrupt Mobile Phones](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2022/03/attachment-rodion-kutsaev-0VGG7cqTwCo-unsplash.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Warning for Louisiana - Eclipse Could Disrupt Mobile Phones
Louisiana sky watchers planning on viewing the April 8th eclipse should know there are two big reasons why your mobile telephone could stop functioning.
![Texas Cell Phones Could Be 'Compromised' During Monday's Eclipse](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2020/04/GettyImages-82503135.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Texas Cell Phones Could Be 'Compromised' During Monday's Eclipse
Those planning to view Monday's eclipse in Texas should be aware that their mobile telephones could be compromised to the point of not working.
![Viral Video Shows Shocking Beatdown in Middle of Lafayette Street](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/04/attachment-Untitled-design-2024-04-02T182156.821.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Viral Video Shows Shocking Beatdown in Middle of Lafayette Street
In a shocking incident that was caught on video, a man was viciously beaten in broad daylight on one of Lafayette's busiest roadways.
![Best 'Under the Radar' Burgers in Acadiana](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2021/08/attachment-jonathan-borba-8l8Yl2ruUsg-unsplash.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Best 'Under the Radar' Burgers in Acadiana
We asked on Facebook to tell us where we could find the best "under the radar" burgers in Acadiana, and you delivered big time!
![Louisiana Governor Wants Harsh Penalty For Athletes Who Aren’t Present for National Anthem](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2018/07/Attorney-General-Jeff-Landry.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Governor Wants Harsh Penalty For Athletes Who Aren’t Present for National Anthem
Gov. Jeff Landry, had some harsh words for the LSU Women's Basketball team after they were not present during the National Anthem before an NCAA March Madness game.
![Undercover Sting Nets Kaplan Man Distributing Crystal Meth](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/04/attachment-Untitled-design-13.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Undercover Sting Nets Kaplan Man Distributing Crystal Meth
A Kaplan man will spend the next 16 years in federal prison in Louisiana for distributing crystal meth, following a sting in south Louisiana.
![Body of Missing Breaux Bridge, Louisiana Man Found at Catahoula Locks](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2019/03/St.-Martin-Parish-Sheriffs-Office-vehicle-Facebook-Photo-e1553102284263.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Body of Missing Breaux Bridge, Louisiana Man Found at Catahoula Locks
According to Sheriff Becket Breaux, at approximately 8:20 am this morning (4/2/24), deputies with the St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office Marine Patrol Division recovered the body of 27-year-old Ronald James Batiste.