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Crossing guard Katy Wells was killed Thursday in Denham Springs while directing traffic at an elementary school. Darren Goudeau, 64, was arrested on vehicular homicide charges.

Imagine an evening where good conversation and live music replace the typical bar scene; that's the new vibe in town for older adults.

Gov. Landry suspended Louisiana's U.S. House primaries after the Supreme Court struck down the state's congressional map. Early voting for all other races starts Saturday.

Food Network's bucket list of 21 iconic Louisiana dishes pulls heavily from Acadiana—with Lafayette, Scott, and Breaux Bridge anchoring boudin, cracklins, crawfish, and blackened redfish history.

Both caskets and coffins serve the same purpose, but, once you get past these basic similarities and look a little closer, the differences start to stand out.

During a drug bust, Baton Rouge, Louisiana police officers answer the alleged drug dealer's phone and hilariously set up a fake drug deal.

The McVey’s Seafood Crawfish Boil-Off returns May 2, 2026, in Lake Charles. Come hungry and ready for a full day of fun. Here's the music lineup.

Experience powerful dance performances, vibrant culture, and over 70 unique vendors at this family-friendly event. Don’t miss it!

The Paragon Stampede rodeo is May 23–24 at Paragon Casino Resort in Marksville with $24,000 in prizes. Mark Chesnutt and Chris Cagle play the Mari Showroom the same weekend.

In a strange twist on Madisonville roads, a man’s decision to collide with another car leads to an unsettling confrontation. Stay tuned for the details.

Ride Towards Tomorrow invites SWLA to cycle, connect, and support suicide prevention with routes for all skill levels and access to mental health resources.

A New Orleans special grand jury indicted Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson on 30 felony counts Wednesday over the May 2025 jailbreak. Her CFO faces 20 counts.

A shocking and violent incident in Baton Rouge has led to the arrest of a woman accused of breaking into an apartment and attacking a resident with a knife.

The 2026 LHSAA Softball State Tournament takes place in Sulphur with semifinals Friday and state championship games Saturday at North Frasch Park.

A possible Bigfoot sighting near Westlake, Louisiana, has locals talking after a woman reported seeing a tall creature near her home.

Crawfish and live music all weekend at the crawfish capital of the world. Here's who's playing.

When a go-kart driver decides to take on the highway, things can quickly escalate. What happened next is a tale of unexpected aggression and quick thinking.

Check out this list of events for May 1st thru 3rd and start making your plans.

A Sulphur couple faces cruelty charges after a child tested positive for meth. Ricky Leger, 54, and Kristyn Jouett, 29, were arrested April 27 at their Sulphur home.

Louisiana law limits what teachers can accept as gifts. Here's what parents need to know before Teacher Appreciation Week.

From Lafayette to Opelousas, St. Martinville to Morse, you're about to start to seeing more hammerhead worms in Acadiana, and here's what you need to know...

A Fort Polk soldier faces up to 5 years in federal prison after the FBI obtained recorded audio of him threatening a synagogue attack on Discord.

Have you ever heard of the hypermiling driving technique? It's quirky, in some cases a little controversial, but some folks swear it can nearly double your gas mileage.

Downtown at Sundown returns to Lake Charles with free concerts every Friday in May, featuring live music, food, and fun downtown.