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John Wesley Foster, 61, of Maurepas was sentenced to 25 years after pleading guilty to sexual battery of a child under 13, Livingston Parish DA Scott Perrilloux said.

Fire marshals say someone set a Baptist church ablaze in Caddo Parish. A suspect is now in custody, and the charges are piling up.

Louisiana country star Sammy Kershaw is speaking out after claiming the CMA denied his request to walk the red carpet at the 2026 awards.

Which weapons are illegal to own in Louisiana? Here's what state and federal laws say about machine guns, explosives, brass knuckles, knives and more.

The I-10 bridge project means businesses like Steamboat Bill's, Waffle House, and others will have to leave their current locations. Here's what we know.

SWLA, get ready! Plans have been approved for a new two-story restaurant with a rooftop patio and a menu full of favorites. Here's what we know.

Three Louisiana residents made the Forbes 400 list this year, and each of them has billions of dollars.

Louisiana has a strange history of animal rain. From thousands of birds in Baton Rouge to fish in Marksville, these stories are hard to believe but there are historical reports proving it happened.

Vinton remains undefeated as SWLA football enters Week 10. See the biggest games, updated power ratings, and playoff storylines across the area.

It's the end of an era! We are saying goodbye to our longtime studios on November 6 before beginning a new chapter. Here's where we moved.

From Lafayette to Abbeville, Crowley to Opelousas, and all points in between, these are the local South Louisiana restaurants that you say are serving up the best bowls of gumbo.

A Louisiana mayor is challenging the man who defeated him, alleging the mayor-elect lacked the education credentials required to run.

Three Louisiana companies made Forbes' 2027 America's Dream Employers list, including one business ranked among the nation's top 20.

A rare amoeba infection has left five Louisiana residents permanently blind and claimed another life. Here's what residents need to know.

Statewide live results for Louisiana's U.S. Senate race, plus the polls, money and early voting numbers behind Letlow vs. Davis.

Some $1 bills have a rare printing error involving duplicate serial numbers. Here's how to identify the bills collectors are searching for.

Today's ballot is not exceptionally long but there are 10 amendments to read. What happens if you choose not to vote on those because you don't understand them?

In just the past month there have been 5 sightings and reports from New Orleans, Central, Youngsville and more. Let's look at these latest sightings and what exactly is being reported...

Louisiana flu season is starting early. The state's flu positivity is running above the U.S. rate, and it looks like it could be a brutal season.

Which gas stations have the cheapest gas in Louisiana? A new study ranks five popular chains and reveals potential savings at the pump.

A Louisiana couple's wedding reception flooded with six inches of water, but viral videos show the newlyweds and guests dancing through it all.

From Lily at UL Lafayette to Isabella in Natchitoches, Louisiana’s haunted universities have campus ghost stories worth knowing this Halloween.

Ever seen a white cloth hanging from a car window? Learn why some drivers use it to signal for roadside help and what Louisiana motorists should know.

Is it illegal to hang an air freshener or rosary from your rearview mirror in Louisiana? Here's what state law says about driver visibility.