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Louisiana ranks second in the nation for hit-and-run fatalities per 100,000 licensed drivers at 1.84, behind only New Mexico. The state recorded 377 deaths from 2019–2024.

Authorities are investigating a deadly Lecompte house fire after an elderly man died. Officials say no smoke alarm was found inside the home.

Lake Charles favorite Twanie's Terrific Treats will celebrate the grand opening of its new Nelson Road bakery with new treats and flavors.

It's back! Every ticket purchased helps provide treatment, housing, travel, and meals at no cost to St. Jude families. Get yours here.

Louisiana is on the CDC's radar for a stomach illness tied to a tiny parasite — and health officials are still working out where it's coming from.

Looking for something to do this weekend. We have you covered.

Audubon Zoo's Sip + Dip adults-only summer series runs select Fridays through August 28 in New Orleans. Cool Zoo splash pad, Gator Run lazy river, cocktails, and DJs. $55 admission

Target and Ulta Beauty are parting ways after five years together — and what's replacing them on store shelves is worth knowing about before your next beauty run.

A new Gotcha claw machine arcade is coming to Lake Charles, bringing skill-based games, prizes, and a unique family-friendly experience.

Louisiana covers roughly 33 million acres, and a relatively small group of families, organizations, and government entities own a huge portion of that land.

Louisiana parents have plenty of freedom when naming a baby, but state law bans certain names, symbols, and even some last names. Here's what you need to know.

Viral McNeese basketball student manager Amir Khan is headed to LSU, reuniting with former Cowboys coach Will Wade in Baton Rouge.

Louisiana has four railroad museums, and some of the best scenic train rides are just a short drive away in Texas.

Before you head out to your favorite fishing spot, there's a state map worth pulling up first — especially if you're keeping what you catch.

Looking for live music this summer? Coushatta Casino Resort has released its July lineup for Bar 7, and every weekend is packed with entertainment.

A Baton Rouge woman is accused of firing multiple shots on I-110, grazing a driver's head after allegedly stealing a vehicle in New Orleans.

From football to basketball, McNeese fans reveal their top all-time favorite Cowboys and program legends.

Bluebonnet Swamp Nature Center hides 103 acres of real Louisiana swamp minutes from LSU, with trails, wildlife, and a rare duck decoy collection.

Before you load up your vehicle and head to your nearest Goodwill donation center, there's one important thing to know: not everything can be donated.

Hero Fest returns to Houma September 18–20 with free admission. Drowning Pool and Eli Young Band headline Saturday. Wayne Toups and Keith Frank close Sunday.

Gas prices continue to fall in Southwest Louisiana. See where to find the lowest prices in Lake Charles, Sulphur, Vinton, and Iowa.

Some were born and spent their whole life in the Bayou State, and some fell in love with it later in life.

With no knife, fork, or utensil of any kind, watch as Rouses' Marketing Director basically performs a magic trick, getting all of the meat off of the bone using only a Ziploc bag.

Caddo Lake holds secrets beneath its shimmering surface, including a haunting tragedy that still echoes through history.