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A construction crew demolishing Lafayette's former La Quinta Inn found human remains Thursday evening, police say.

After weeks of drought and burn bans, a weather system off the coast could bring significant rainfall to the region early next week.

St. Martin Parish deputies arrested a 15-year-old Cecilia High School student after a threat against the school spread on social media.

A federal jury convicted a 23-year-old Monroe hunter of firing at wildlife agents he mistook for rivals over a duck hole. Sentencing is set for December.

Vince Gill began his tribute and then ... well, you can probably guess what happened.

Cledus T. Judd says Sony Music New York is making him take down his Ella Langley tribute.

"In fact I tell him every time I see him, you want a kiss?" Dolly Parton once said.

Dolly was truly loved by all.

Four nights hosting 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' fundamentally changed how we'll view Jelly Roll.

Ragin' Cajuns fans can get tickets to the 2026 season opener against Lamar for as little as $15, including designated seating sections.

The Krewe of Dolly is planning a New Orleans second line for Dolly Parton on September 5, giving fans a special way to celebrate her life and legacy.

The old Daquiri Supreme location is sparking some serious community conversation about what Johnston Street really needs right now.

Lafayette's Kiwanis Jamboree kicked off Thursday, and our live scoreboard tracks every Acadiana jamboree score through the weekend.

A 33-year-old Louisiana woman was killed after a large tree fell onto her camper during early morning storms in Maringouin.

Your toilet paper bill could nearly double if tariffs between the US and Canada keep climbing. Here's what that means for your wallet.

Retirement age, it's actually different for different people according to Social Security. But there is one age where your benefits won't be the best.

Mocktails are having a moment in South Louisiana, where saying no to alcohol doesn't mean sitting out the fun.

The average State Farm dividend check for Louisiana customers is about $138. Those dividends are hitting mailboxes and email accounts as we speak.

Police are warning Honda owners about a rise in airbag thefts. Here's which Honda models are being targeted and how to protect your vehicle.

Youngsville Police are investigating a fatal crash involving an electric scooter that claimed the life of 30-year-old Kourtney Picou.

A federal grand jury indicted an Alexandria man on drug and gun charges carrying a 15-year mandatory minimum under a career-criminal statute.

Dolly Parton and Carl Dean never had children, but they once dreamed about what their family might look like — and even had a daughter's name picked out.

A Youngsville man was arrested after an LBI investigation and faces 50 counts of distributing child sexual abuse material.

Lafayette Regional Airport welcomed a cutting-edge electric plane that's rewriting what's possible in aviation technology.