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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.

Ronnie Dunn sought medical help ahead of Brooks & Dunn's gig opening for Morgan Wallen in South Carolina.

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

A holiday tradition at Disney World some 27 years in the making is no longer. The park confirmed it will not be a part of this year's holiday plans.

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.

The "Choosin' Texas" singer revealed that a quick haircut before a show didn’t go how she planned — but it ended up sticking in a big way.

Louisiana State Sen. Larry Selders has died unexpectedly at age 44, leaving behind his wife, two sons and a legacy of public service.

Garth's new arena tour isn't just about playing smaller venues again—it's also bringing back a fan-favorite part of the live shows that helped define his career.

Amazon's drones are now flying in Baton Rouge. Lafayette has its own Amazon warehouse, but not the type Amazon needs for drone delivery. Yet.

Authorities say an Opelousas father surrendered after an investigation into alleged improper contact with his child. Sheriff seeks additional information.

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

LDWF arrested 13 boaters for DWI over the July 4 weekend, including Acadiana residents in Lafayette, Carencro and Kaplan. See who was booked.

Want fewer mosquito bites? Scientists say the colors you wear could make you more or less attractive to mosquitoes.

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.

Similarities between the ways 'Dutton Ranch' and 'Marshals' ended have fans hoping for a crossover. There's just one problem.

A Lafayette man was arrested after police say he led officers on a high-speed pursuit through Jefferson Davis Parish, reaching speeds above 140 mph.

Cody Johnson's career hasn't been about flashy viral moments — it's been about a steady, sustainable rise to the top.

In June, Bunnie Xo shared a long, candid podcast episode where she explained her divorce from Jelly Roll. Now, that episode appears to have vanished from the Internet.

Blake Shelton just dropped a name that makes a lot of sense and absolutely no sense at the same time.

A 16-year-old country artist is playing arenas across multiple continents — and he got some incredible advice from a bona fide superstar.

Garth Brooks is planning a major arena tour for fall 2026. It'll be a callback to one of his biggest tours ever, which launched 30 years ago in 1996.

UL will face LSU at the Pete Maravich Assembly Center on December 22, 2026. It will be the first meeting between the two schools since a 2018 NIT game in Baton Rouge.

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.