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A viral claim says Earth will lose gravity for seven seconds on August 12, 2026. Here's what NASA says and what's really happening that day.

A Rayne man serving 17 years received another 46-month sentence after prosecutors say he used a contraband cellphone to make threats.

Louisiana is among 26 states receiving recalled Taylor Farms foods, including salsa, guacamole and dips linked to potentially contaminated jalapeños. See what to check.

A Lake Charles woman caught a Kia service manager admitting on camera that her SUV's parts were used on another customer's car.

Beaumont native Clay Walker will perform at the Golden Nugget in Lake Charles on November 14, bringing his biggest country hits to town.

One system in the Atlantic has a 60 percent chance of strengthening by midweek. That is worth keeping an eye on over the next several days.

Louisiana has confirmed eight heat-related deaths in 2026. Seven victims were 65 or older. LDH is urging residents to check on vulnerable neighbors during extreme heat.

A 71-year-old man died after a gas-vapor explosion destroyed a Louisiana home. Officials continue investigating the deadly fire.

Five people have died after coming into contact with flesh-eating bacteria in Louisiana waters this summer, and health officials say the risk is far from over.

Deputies say a Thursday traffic stop near University Ave. led to the discovery of 2.5 pounds of cocaine and two arrests in Lafayette Parish.

Louisiana's phone law changed this year, and so did the Move Over Law. See which of these 10 statutes you might be breaking in Acadiana.

New Orleans officials say the technology helps reduce delays and support emergency dispatchers.

The United Cajun Navy is offering to help in the search for a Louisiana mother and daughter missing and last seen in Butte La Rose.

Looking for great deals? Explore Southwest Louisiana’s top thrift stores filled with unique finds, vintage items, furniture, and more.

Discover the world's only offshore drilling rig open to the public in Louisiana. Take a guided tour aboard the historic Mr. Charlie.

Find the lowest gas prices in Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana today, plus the latest AAA fuel price averages across Louisiana.

Two SWLA favorites, Gyth Rigdon and Dani LaCour, joined forces for an incredible duet of “Picture” during a Kinder performance.

Some Vermilion Parish hunters have already lost their leases as Louisiana nears a deal to hand SpaceX 130,000 acres near Pecan Island.

Two Denham Springs residents are facing felony charges following an ongoing animal abuse investigation, according to the Livingston Parish Sheriff's Office.

A former Louisiana mayor is headed back to court after prosecutors challenged what many called an unusually lenient sentence.

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Ex-CDC Director says Cyclospora outbreak has expanded to some fruits and vegetables.

The $2,000 stimulus check conversation has gone pretty quiet — but has quietly resurfaced with an even bigger number attached.

LSU says viral claims that a convicted violent sex offender was admitted to the university are false and urges the public not to spread misinformation.