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Folks in Mamou lined the streets for the parade, then craned their necks at something unexpected overhead. Here's what happened.

A 22-year-old man has reportedly died after a Lafayette shooting. His family says he was driving a friend home and wasn't the intended target.

An influx of colder air along with elevated drought conditions has portions of Louisiana at an elevated fire danger risk this weekend.

One person was taken to a hospital after a shooting on South Sterling Street in Lafayette. Police have established a crime scene.

A federal judge sentenced Oakdale businessman Chandrakant Patel to 10 years in a U-Visa fraud case. See what four former officials received.

Richland Parish schools resisted a records request on $13.76M in data center bonuses until an attorney’s letter. Here is what Louisiana law says.

Lainey Wilson had a wedding registry, and Jelly Roll actually took it seriously.

Country music has a longstanding tradition of supporting the troops, but these stars took it to another level.

The country music icon's final recording with Bono came during a difficult time in her life, but she was determined to make the song happen — and gave the performance everything she had.

If you're heading to see the lights in Natchitoches, there's a piece of history there that goes back to 1737.

A Louisiana volunteer firefighter is accused of setting 22 fires and responding to them with his department. Here's what investigators say.

Dolly Parton's niece Danielle is a decorated National Guard veteran, an entrepreneur and a proud east Tennessean.

Sometimes a quick walk for a restroom lands you shaking hands with football royalty in Death Valley.

West St. John fired head football coach Derron Thomas earlier this week. The Rams, 2-8 and the No. 27 seed, visit No. 6 Jeanerette on Friday with an interim coach.

Meet Coozan Dud, the Acadiana businessman behind Hadacol, the controversial vitamin tonic that became a national sensation.

This Veterans Day we pause to honor those who have answered the call.

Garth Brooks' new radio station venture sounds pretty old school. Here's what we know.

A Louisiana attorney is handing out 600 free bikes to kids again this year, and your family can get in on the drawing.

Even Tim McGraw wants a second set of ears before a record drops, and the one he trusts most happens to share his last name.

After 60 years in Lafayette, Borden Dairy is shutting down its Bertrand Drive plant, eliminating 149 jobs and ending a longtime local operation.

Garth Brooks won't travel too far from home to open his 2027 touring year.

Grocery bills pinching? One State Representative's got turkeys coming to Opelousas and Carencro, and here's when to show up.

Endymion's 61st parade rolls Saturday, Feb. 6, 2027, ending at the Superdome with a post-parade Extravaganza. See the lineup and ticket contact.

Ever white-knuckle it through a roundabout with the kids in back? Here's where the crashes stack up in Broussard and Youngsville.