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From heat exhaustion to Vibrio infections, here's what Louisiana health officials want families to know before the long weekend.

Great tourist attractions in Louisiana if you are looking to beat the heat.

Louisiana Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says the feud with Canada is having a serious impact on tourism in Louisiana.

Louisiana sits near the bottom for credit card debt nationally, but that might not be the good news it sounds like at first glance.

Spectrum has completed its acquisition of Cox Communications, and current Cox customers are now Spectrum customers. Here's what's changing on your bill, and what new perks, including a free year of mobile service, are coming.

Tulane tops the Louisiana party scene, ranking high nationally for its vibrant nightlife and social opportunities.

Louisiana defaults to the federal $7.25 minimum wage because the state has never set its own. Here's how that compares to the highest-paying states, the tipping rules that shrink it further, and what your paycheck actually buys once cost of living enters the picture.

Louisiana will see a deep partial lunar eclipse August 27-28, with maximum eclipse arriving around 11:12 p.m. Central. Here's when and where to watch.

Louisiana fall garden season starts while summer heat is still hanging around. Here’s what gardeners should plant in August and September, and why waiting for cooler weather could cost you growing time.

More than 26% of Louisiana residents are dealing with symptoms of depression or anxiety, ranking the Bayou State No. 6 nationwide.

A backyard pool in Jennings got an unexpected guest this week, and it took two officers and a wildlife wrangler to handle the situation.

West Nile Virus is showing up in mosquitoes across Louisiana — and some parishes are seeing numbers that are hard to ignore. Here's where things stand locally.

Murders are declining nationally and in New Orleans, raising hopes that Louisiana’s long-running homicide trend may finally be changing.

Governors, mayors and members of Congress are among the Louisiana politicians whose corruption cases ended with convictions and prison sentences.

Louisiana lands at number seven on a list you probably never wanted to be on — and the reason why might actually make a lot of sense once you think about it.

Dozens of new Louisiana laws kick in August 1st, and some of them are drawing serious attention — including one that could mean an arrest for sleeping on a sidewalk.

Imagine if the Louisiana Purchase had stayed as one giant economic unit. Today, it could rival the economies of some major countries.

Louisiana SNAP recipients can temporarily purchase hot prepared foods after Tropical Storm Arthur under a USDA-approved waiver through August 13.

Louisiana has more than two million alligators, and yet the deadliest creature in the state fits in the palm of your hand.

Senator John Kennedy went on the Theo Von Show and dropped a wild stat about Louisiana alligators — turns out the numbers tell a slightly different story.