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![Join The Vitalant Race: Donate Blood, Save Lives, And Win Prizes](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2020/04/GettyImages-856712726.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Join The Vitalant Race: Donate Blood, Save Lives, And Win Prizes
Join the Vitalant Race Against the Clock Blood Drive before July 12 to save lives and score free goodies.
![Iconic Gulf Shores Eatery Closing - Louisiana Fave for 67 Years](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2023/11/attachment-closed-sign-Tim-Mossholder-via-Unsplash.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Iconic Gulf Shores Eatery Closing - Louisiana Fave for 67 Years
Louisiana vacationers who have spent time in Gulf Shores will be saddened to learn an iconic breakfast and lunch spot is closing it's doors after 67 years.
![Louisiana Police Looking for Family of Man Who Died a Month Ago](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/07/attachment-450840198_799370035663056_4896293552299456733_n.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Police Looking for Family of Man Who Died a Month Ago
Robert Louis Focht, Jr. was involved in an incident in which he later succumbed to his injuries.
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Mission to Free Louisiana – Make State an Independent Country
A Louisiana religious leader believes Louisiana should step away from states like California and New York and become an independent nation. Here is his reasoning.
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No Mini Shampoos in Hotels - Will Louisiana Ban Them Too?
One of the "perks" of staying in a hotel, the tiny bottles of shampoo and conditioner, might be pulled from your favorite hotel. Here's why.
![Baton Rouge, La. Ranks as One of the Least Safe Cities in America](http://townsquare.media/site/180/files/2022/04/attachment-gettyimages-1219410516.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Baton Rouge, La. Ranks as One of the Least Safe Cities in America
A new study looking at safety in U.S. cities shows that three Louisiana cities are among the least safe in the country, and the state's capital is near the bottom.
![Louisiana Law Complicates Gypsy Rose's Pregnancy Announcement](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/07/attachment-Untitled-design-2024-07-11T162714.212.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Law Complicates Gypsy Rose's Pregnancy Announcement
Gypsy Rose recently announced she was pregnant with boyfriend Ken Urker, but here's how the baby may actually be for ex Ryan Anderson.
![Meet the 5 Richest Families in the State of Texas](http://townsquare.media/site/63/files/2024/02/attachment-2.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Meet the 5 Richest Families in the State of Texas
The list ranks families that are worth $10 billion dollars or more.
![Apparently, That's Not Crawfish Fat We've Been Eating](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2020/06/20200602_100608.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Apparently, That's Not Crawfish Fat We've Been Eating
According to LSU AgCenter nutritionist Beth Reames, the scrumptious yellowish-orange crawfish fat we love so much isn't actually "fat".
![Louisiana Man Tried to Kill Brother, Says He Drank His Juice](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2020/09/RS24927_GettyImages-904115154-Copy.jpeg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Man Tried to Kill Brother, Says He Drank His Juice
A Baton Rouge, Louisiana man was arrested after he allegedly tried to kill his brother.
![Popular Pizza Chain Opening Locations In Louisiana Walmart Stores](http://townsquare.media/site/252/files/2022/02/attachment-restaurant-employee-stuck-inside-walmart-reddit.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Popular Pizza Chain Opening Locations In Louisiana Walmart Stores
Walmart stores in Louisiana and several other states will begin welcoming one of the largest pizza retailers in their stores as part of a new collaboration.
![7 Streaming Series with Louisiana as the Setting](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/07/attachment-louisiana-camera.jpg?w=980&q=75)
7 Streaming Series with Louisiana as the Setting
Here are some notable shows set in the Pelican State that you can enjoy:
![Acadiana Single Mom Gifted Car By Lafayette Non Profit](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2024/07/attachment-Untitled-design-161.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Acadiana Single Mom Gifted Car By Lafayette Non Profit
An incredible Lafayette-based organization, Pay It Forward, Lending a Helping Hand nonprofit, is doing great things for community members who may be down on their luck. Times are hard on everyone right now, especially single moms.
![Former Ragin' Cajuns Softball Player Transferring to Alabama](http://townsquare.media/site/37/files/2024/07/attachment-Capture.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Former Ragin' Cajuns Softball Player Transferring to Alabama
In a bit of an ironic twist, now-former Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns infielder Brooke Ellestad took to social media to announce her next school.
![Louisiana Woman Seriously Injured in Shooting](http://townsquare.media/site/36/files/2023/06/attachment-Shooting-Investigation-Facebook-via-St.-Landry-Parish-Sheriffs-Office.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana Woman Seriously Injured in Shooting
A woman in Eunice, Louisiana was seriously injured Thursday morning after being shot.
![Louisiana City Could See Lower Homeowners’ Insurance Rates](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2020/04/broussardfiredepartment-3.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Louisiana City Could See Lower Homeowners’ Insurance Rates
Broussard celebrates upgraded Fire Protection Classification to Class 2, driving potential insurance savings for residents and businesses.
![Costco Memberships in Louisiana Will Be Going Up Soon](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2024/07/attachment-Costco-in-Lafayette.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Costco Memberships in Louisiana Will Be Going Up Soon
The price of a Costco membership will increase in September, the first price hike since 2017.
![Blue Bell Ice Cream Announces New Flavor for Summer 2024](http://townsquare.media/site/29/files/2024/07/attachment-Screen-Shot-2024-07-11-at-6.30.50-AM.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Blue Bell Ice Cream Announces New Flavor for Summer 2024
It's hot in South Louisiana and Texas, and there may be nothing better than a bowl of cold Blue Bell Ice Cream.
![Officer-Involved Shooting in Carencro](http://townsquare.media/site/33/files/2021/01/RS4082_160324707.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Officer-Involved Shooting in Carencro
The incident happened on Wednesday, July 10, 2024, in the 400 block of Wagon Trail Road in Carencro around 7:45 pm.
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Louisiana Lottery Confirms Powerball Win on Wednesday
The Louisiana Lottery confirms a huge Powerball win with a Louisiana-sold ticket on Wednesday night. It's the state's biggest Powerball win in the past six weeks.