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Parkview Baptist School coach Patrick Yomtob, 46, was arrested on indecent behavior charges after allegedly sending explicit texts to a 14-year-old student in Baton Rouge.

Three candidates have been selected as finalists for McNeese president, with a final decision expected after May 19 meetings.

Families can plan summer fun as SPAR Waterpark in Sulphur unveils its full 2026 season schedule and operating hours.

The more we started dreaming up ideas, the more we realized some of these Cajun Girl Scout Cookie ideas sound legitimately amazing.

Festival season is heating up in Southwest Louisiana. The Cajun Music and Food Festival returns July 2026.

From big shows to local favorites, June 2026 is full of music in Southwest Louisiana.

Blues Traveler is bringing their legendary sound to the Event Center May 9. Don’t miss your chance to hear “Run-Around” and more live. Tickets are going fast.

Researchers say Louisiana’s coastal challenges could help the world prepare for climate change and future population shifts.

McNeese and Lamar meet in Lake Charles for the Southland Championship Series after both teams advanced through tough tournament runs.

Imagine a world where your favorite Cajun dishes and traditions had their own emoji. It’s time to fill that gap for our unique culture.

City officials have rolled out a new ordinance that requires residents to register their roosters within a 30-day window.

State Senator Beth Mizel is looking to change the way Louisiana bars verify if customers are of legal drinking age by using face-scanning technology.

A body was recovered Tuesday near the Chandeleur Islands in Gulf of Mexico waters approximately 50 miles off the St. Bernard Parish coast. The victim's identity has not been released.

Louisiana authorities issue a missing child advisory for Malasia Gillam, a 16-year-old last seen in New Orleans, urging tips from the public.

Don’t stay in this weekend, see what’s happening around Lake Charles.

Shocking animal cruelty case unfolds as dog is dragged by truck. Police investigate suspect while witness tracks vehicle, prompting outrage.

A Northeast High School student was shot Tuesday after stepping off a school bus in East Baton Rouge Parish. Three suspects were taken into custody near the scene.

Buc-ee's the Texas-based travel center has a reputation for spotless bathrooms. The Beaver has spilled the tea and we now know their secret to keeping things so clean.

A Baton Rouge woman has started a recall petition against Governor Jeff Landry. Learn the process and what it means for Louisiana voters.

Louisiana homeowners pay an average of $6,274 annually for home insurance — $3,850 above the national average — driven by hurricane and flood risk, a new study finds.

Check out the full lineup and schedule for the 2026 Rayne Frog Festival, featuring Wayne Toups and more.

Hangovers are never fun, but this one combination can help sure the headaches after a night out of drinking.

On May 4, 2026, an FDA recall has been issued involving several flavors of Zapp's potato chips due to potential salmonella contamination.

Many folks have been asking and we now have the official count for you.