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![Top 8 Restaurants for Wings in Lafayette, Louisiana](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2023/01/attachment-central-pizza-and-bar.jpeg?w=980&q=75)
Top 8 Restaurants for Wings in Lafayette, Louisiana
Bone-in or boneless? Drums or flats? Those are probably the most important questions when it comes to picking dinner.
![Louisiana Task Force Busts Massive Drug Ring at Angola](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/04/attachment-Untitled-design-12.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Task Force Busts Massive Drug Ring at Angola
A group of 13 men, including 9 from Louisiana, is headed to federal prison for their involvement in a massive drug trafficking ring at Angola State Penitentiary.
![Breaux Bridge Police Chief Accidentally Shoots Himself in the Leg](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/04/attachment-Untitled-design-2024-04-02T132453.016.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Breaux Bridge Police Chief Accidentally Shoots Himself in the Leg
Breaux Bridge Police Chief Albert “Buz” LeBlanc has been hospitalized following an accidental self-inflicted gunshot wound to the leg.
![Lafayette Enforcing Licensing for Short-Term Rental Owners](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2024/04/attachment-r-architecture-MAnVoJlQUvg-unsplash.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lafayette Enforcing Licensing for Short-Term Rental Owners
The love-hate relationship that Lafayette, Louisiana has with short term rentals has been a controversial topic of conversation since 2012. They grew in popularity because it allows tourists to stay in the communities they are visiting versus in a hotel on the outskirts of town.
![5 Best Places in Louisiana to View Solar Eclipse April 8, 2024](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2017/08/solar-eclipse.jpg?w=980&q=75)
5 Best Places in Louisiana to View Solar Eclipse April 8, 2024
Although the path of totality will happen just outside of Louisiana, we still have a few places to view and experience the eclipse that will still be pretty amazing.
![Louisiana Sheriff Underscores Concealed Carry Message with App](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/04/attachment-Untitled-design-11.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Sheriff Underscores Concealed Carry Message with App
The sheriff is underscoring the importance of his concealed carry message by offering valuable information to Louisiana citizens through the department's app.
![Louisiana Hunters Kill Rare Squirrel, See Photo of Squirrel Here](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2024/04/attachment-Screen-Shot-2024-04-02-at-7.07.04-AM.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Hunters Kill Rare Squirrel, See Photo of Squirrel Here
A couple of hunters in Louisiana bagged a very rare squirrel and some on social media have mixed feelings about it.
![Elton John & Paul McCartney Spotted in Louisiana - Here's Why](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2019/04/Paul-McCartney2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Elton John & Paul McCartney Spotted in Louisiana - Here's Why
The two iconic performers weren't in Louisiana to play a show, they were here to film a movie along with Garth Brooks.
![Rock the Country This Weekend -- Know Before You Go](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2023/11/attachment-Untitled-design1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Rock the Country This Weekend -- Know Before You Go
Are you planning to attend? Then, you should probably read our list of things you should know before it's time to go to the festival.
![Five Parishes Where Homes in Louisiana are Selling the Fastest](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2024/04/attachment-Hand-with-Keys-Maria-Ziegler-via-Unsplash.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Five Parishes Where Homes in Louisiana are Selling the Fastest
If you're looking to sell a home or buy a home in Louisiana there are five places you need to look right now if you want that transaction to happen quickly.
![Louisiana Lottery Confirms Powerball Wins from Monday Drawing](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2024/04/attachment-Louisiana-Lottery-Office-Lafayette.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Lottery Confirms Powerball Wins from Monday Drawing
Monday's Powerball drawing produced more big winners in Louisiana but still the jackpot continues to grow. Check your numbers to see if you won money on Monday.
![Texas Lottery Reveals Big-Money Powerball Wins on Monday](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2022/04/attachment-alejandro-garay-1RxbuMvugxk-unsplash.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Texas Lottery Reveals Big-Money Powerball Wins on Monday
The Texas Lottery has confirmed that several Texas-sold Powerball Tickets earned prizes of $50,000 or more in Monday's drawing.
![Louisiana Customers Affected by AT&T Data Breach](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/04/attachment-Untitled-design-8.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Customers Affected by AT&T Data Breach
Louisiana AT&T customers are understandably nervous that critical information may be exposed by the recent data breach. Here's how to know if you were affected.
![Court for women’s NCAA Tournament has different 3-point lines](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2024/03/attachment-GettyImages-2128483789.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Court for women’s NCAA Tournament has different 3-point lines
The 3-point line for the women’s NCAA Tournament in Portland had a different distance at each end of the court that went unnoticed through four games over two days.
![Lafayette Officer Shoots Rifle-Armed Suspect Nearing Public Park](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2021/08/attachment-RS34782_GettyImages-167237321.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lafayette Officer Shoots Rifle-Armed Suspect Nearing Public Park
In an update to the officer-involved shooting incident, police engaged in a foot pursuit of a suspect, reportedly armed with a rifle, as they ran toward a public park.
![LA Times Apologizes to LSU's Mulkey for 'Dirty Debutantes' Op-Ed](http://townsquare.media/site/37/files/2022/09/attachment-GettyImages-1314783706.jpg?w=980&q=75)
LA Times Apologizes to LSU's Mulkey for 'Dirty Debutantes' Op-Ed
LSU women's basketball coach went scorched-earth over an op-ed written in the Los Angeles Times.
![The Year 2038 Problem and How it Could Cause Catastrophic Issues](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2021/04/RS1030_000006546802.jpg?w=980&q=75)
The Year 2038 Problem and How it Could Cause Catastrophic Issues
This problem is potentially a significantly more serious issue that will cause major issues with smart phones and devices, transportation, banking, power plants, and much more.
![This Louisiana Drone Company Can Find Your Lost Pets](http://townsquare.media/site/34/files/2024/04/attachment-david-henrichs-72AYEEBJpz4-unsplash.jpg?w=980&q=75)
This Louisiana Drone Company Can Find Your Lost Pets
Louisiana is know for excellent hunting and fishing. When Brett Delcambre first started Southern Drone Recovery it's primary goal was to help hunters locate their deer using drones. These are not any ordinary drones, they use thermal technology to determine the location of the deer. Now using that same method and technology he has shifted some of his focus to helping Louisiana families find their lost pets because "our pets are like family" Delcambre said in a interview with WAFB.
![New Color Could Be Added to Louisiana Traffic Lights, Experts Say](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2022/01/attachment-david-guenther-9dcQu2mxuRc-unsplash.jpg?w=980&q=75)
New Color Could Be Added to Louisiana Traffic Lights, Experts Say
The familiar color code of our traffic lights may be changing in Louisiana and across the country, if some reports are to be believed.
![Bridge Closure to Reroute Traffic in Lafayette this Week](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2021/09/attachment-E.-Broussard-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Bridge Closure to Reroute Traffic in Lafayette this Week
The well-traveled Lafayette path will be rerouted this week due to a bridge closure. Thankfully, it won't be prolonged, so traffic will only be hectic for a short time.