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Cruisers departing from the Gulfcoast ports have spoken, and their favorite cruise ships and cruise lines just might surprise you

The 'Idol' winner chose a fitting setting to sing one of Dolly Parton’s signature hits — and her colorful outfit paid tribute to another beloved song.

Lafayette hasn't had measurable precipitation since early October. It looks like our next threat of rain will come on a day when a lot of us want to get outside.

An old man’s unwavering faith offers comfort in one of Brooks & Dunn’s most moving songs, reminding us why the hope of a reunion can mean so much after loss.

Sometimes, love isn’t enough to make a difficult choice easier. Dolly Parton’s “But You Know I Love You” captures the heartache of pursuing a dream when it means time away from the people who matter most.

Dolly Parton acknowledged that she was dealing with health problems, but few people knew the full extent of her illness before her death.

The Diocese of Lafayette placed Loreauville pastor Rev. Barry Crochet on administrative leave and reported misconduct allegations to civil authorities.

Someone in Louisiana just won fifty grand on Powerball, but there's bigger money waiting if you're feeling lucky this week.

Danielle Parton knew her aunt was sick, but she didn’t know what Dolly was facing. Then Danielle shared news about her own health, and Dolly’s reaction raised questions.

The Freedom Truck rolls into Lafayette soon with interactive history exhibits that everyone in your family can enjoy.

Chris Young will never forget the night he got his first No. 1 hit.

New Orleans surveillance video shows a dump truck falling 30 feet from I-10 onto a parked car. Police confirm the woman beside it was not hurt.

Lake Arthur and Notre Dame are both 7-0. Follow Week 8 South Louisiana high school football scores live, with Thursday recaps and Friday previews.

Alcohol, drugs and infidelity played a role in country music's most volatile marriages, but one of them really takes the cake.

An arrest has been made nearly a month after Christine Munn-Holliday vanished following a crash on Louisiana's Atchafalaya Basin Bridge.

Ever wonder what Cajun last names like Broussard, Boudreaux and Thibodeaux mean? Explore the French roots and fascinating history behind Louisiana family names.

The Ragin’ Cajuns can still win the Sun Belt West, but Louisiana Tech holds the tiebreaker. See what Louisiana needs over its final five league games.

John Lintner, 48, died after jumping from a boat into Lake Pontchartrain near the Tchefuncte River on October 21. He was not wearing a personal flotation device.

November 2026 brings midterm elections that could shift control of Congress. Louisiana voters will decide Senate and House races with major national implications.

Chris Stapleton just hit a massive streaming milestone with his second billion-stream song on Spotify, joining an ultra-exclusive country club.

Including her vocals in his performance was the cherry on top.

Dolly would have loved to see this donation come in.

She's basically their unofficial street team.

Zach Top Is at the Cajundome This Friday — Here Is Your Complete Concert Night Guide