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Steve Scalise lost the House GOP minority leader race to Jim Jordan, ending Louisiana’s 12-year run in Republican leadership.

Country fans know who Sammy Kershaw should replace on the red carpet, but would it make a difference?

Louisiana parents could face fines or even jail time if their children are repeatedly late to school. Here's what state law says.

There will also be a celebration of Brooks & Dunn's career and a tribute to Dolly Parton.

Three lives lost in a house fire, and investigators are still working to understand what happened.

The Rev. Daniel Okafor, 44, was arrested in Abita Springs on allegations he diverted about $21,000 in church funds, the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office said.

If Tuesday feels like the middle child of your week, these seven plate lunch picks around Acadiana might just change your mind.

Here's how to take that frozen brick of a bird from solid concrete to succulent supper. You're going to need time no matter which method you choose. Some, more than others.

Arena-sized shows, unforgettable honky-tonk hits and songs that still bring back the decade — these five artists each left their own mark on country music.

Carly is stepping in front of the cameras for a very different kind of performance. The country singer is making her film debut in 'My Jesus,' the movie inspired by Anne Wilson's journey from a teenager posting a singing video to a rising Christian music star.

Two familiar names are teaming up under one roof, and Louisiana's first taste of it is just weeks away.

Lafayette wanted Buc-ee's, and Buc-ee's wanted Lafayette. Here's how years of persistence finally brought the $82 million project to life.

From French Quarter gumbo dumplings to a Shreveport gumbo pot pie, Louisiana cooks are reinventing gumbo in ways that still taste like home.

These five male country stars have impressive CMA résumés, including multiple wins and several Entertainer of the Year nominations. Two haven't even received an EOTY nod.

A statement issued at CMA social media ends with a note of hope for those particularly offended by the "Third Rate Romance" singer's exclusion.

A reported 24-team playoff would end the SEC Championship Game in 2027. Here is what it means for LSU and its five Atlanta title wins.

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Country Music's Biggest Night doesn't always make everyone happy. Here are 11 artists who've protested or boycotted the CMA Awards, dating back to 1975.

Why do so many Cajun surnames end in X? Discover the surprising Louisiana history behind names like Breaux, Boudreaux and Thibodeaux.

Russell Dickerson's career has been going nonstop for over a decade, but now he's hitting the brakes to prioritize family.

Cooler weather has arrived, and Acadiana is ready for fall. See which activities locals say they do first when temperatures drop.

American Idol will start a little later in 2027. Here's the premiere date, plus everything we know about the judges and host.

Kelsea Ballerini handed MaRynn Taylor a denim Louis Vuitton tote at the end of tour, and Taylor nearly refused to touch it.

Here's a simple way to make sure no senior in Acadiana wakes up to an empty Christmas morning this year.