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With summer break arriving across Louisiana, many parents are facing the same big question: when is a child old enough to stay home alone?

With summer around the corner, beach season is heating up. But hold on—some local beaches are closed, and it’s not just due to the crowds.

Live music, local food, artisan vendors, and riverfront views? Here's the lineup for the Riverside Festival in Lake Charles this June.

Louisiana store closures in 2026 include Saks Off 5th, Francesca's, and a local Brothers Food Mart operator. Here's the full list and what's still opening.

In a landslide vote of 27 to 7, the Louisiana Senate has now officially done away with inspection stickers.

College Football National Champions, the Indiana Hoosiers made their trip to the White House and attempted to recreate LSU's "Get the Gat" dance.

Parents are caught between laughter and eye rolls as the '67' craze takes over their homes, and now it’s made its way to dinner plates.

It's back this weekend for a special two-night run in celebration of the grand opening of the new Legacy Tower. Here's who's playing.

Death Valley is about to be electric. ESPN College GameDay will open the 2026 season at LSU when the Tigers face Clemson in Baton Rouge.

Imagine a mall that once dreamt of being the heart of Kenner, now ready for a new chapter. What’s next for this space?

McNeese Softball returns to the NCAA Tournament and will face Arizona State in the College Station Regional on Friday.

As the humidity rises, so do the chances of finding those pesky termites buzzing around. Let's talk about what to watch for this season.

PepsiCo Foods is cutting more than 20 snacks in 2026, including products that just hit Louisiana shelves last year. Here's the full brand-by-brand list.

As the 2026 hurricane season approaches, Louisiana folks are joking about what storms would be called if Cajuns named them. The answers are hilarious.

A Louisiana Senate panel voted 4-3 at 4 a.m. to advance a map that ends Cleo Fields' district and leaves Troy Carter with the state's lone Democratic seat.

Ponchatoula Man Pleads Guilty to Child Sex Crimes, Receives 40-Year Sentence and Physical Castration

Texas Roadhouse is upping their menu prices again, but they’re sweetening the deal in a very unique way.

A search that began with hope has turned into a heartbreaking loss for the Opelousas community. Lee Darbonne's family needs our support now more than ever.

Louisiana has its own hantavirus called Bayou virus, confirmed as recently as 2022 and 2023. Here's where it lives, who's at risk, and how to stay safe.

The corpse flower known as Elenore is expected to bloom any day now at Shangri La Botanical Gardens in Orange, Texas.

In Louisiana, the thrill of the find comes with a twist; knowing where you can dive legally is key.

Louisiana lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow Confederate monuments taken down from public spaces to be relocated to Louisiana state parks.

She is bringing her legendary voice and classic hits to Lake Charles. Here's the details.

Live music, contests, carnival rides, and watermelon headline this years Festival starting May 21st. Here's who is performing.