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Holden Matthews had been set for sentencing in federal court in Lafayette later this month. But court records show the sentencing has been rescheduled for Oct. 16 — after courthouse restrictions related to the new coronavirus expire.

A staffer in the press office of Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards has tested positive for COVID-19.

Today, many Cajun fans and countless others who were fortunate to know him will fondly remember a true legend who touched their lives in so many ways.

As a father of two girls in elementary school, I think this is an incredibly cool move by the Louisiana Department of Education.

On the heels of Baton Rouge passing a mask mandate, the governor spoke about the possibility of the entire state doing the same.

Did you buy an "Easy 5" lottery ticket last night? If so, heads up...you may have just won a pile of money!

A dashcam caught the moment when a small plane makes an emergency landing on a Louisiana highway after experiencing engine trouble.

It's a sad day in Lafayette. Blue Dog Café on Pinhook Road has announced that it has closed its doors after 20 years in business.

Campaign finance reports show Senator Bill Cassidy has used more than $5,500 in money raised for his campaigns to pay for membership dues at exclusive social clubs dating back to 2014.

The NFL is planning on playing "Lift Ev'ry Voice And Sing", which is known as the Black national anthem, before "The Star Spangled Banner" at every Week 1 game this upcoming season.

Masks will be mandatory across the vast majority of Texas as of tomorrow afternoon.

The Acadiana Cane Cutters won their first game of the 2020 season on Wednesday and UL commit Blake Marshall was spectacular out of the pen.