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Lafayette Parish moved 21 points toward Democrat Jamie Davis in 2026. See how all eight Acadiana parishes shifted and what the exit poll says about why.

A 69-year-old Abbeville woman lost her life in an early Tuesday crash out on Highway 86, and troopers say one simple habit could have changed everything.

Two people were shot while sleeping inside a Lafayette home after more than 30 rounds were fired during an early morning drive-by shooting.

A Lafayette kid named Ryker Breaux is chasing a pretty big title, and his mom says every single vote counts.

A Louisiana kid swears he saw something tall and hairy near a creek back in 1979, and he's never backed down from that story.

'I've been dreaming of this a long time, Ireland,' Garth Brooks said when he announced the news.

Holiday in the Gardens at Moody Gardens runs Nov. 21 to Jan. 2. Enter by Nov. 13 to win a family getaway with a hotel stay, golf, and tickets to a dozen attractions.

If you bought a Powerball ticket in Louisiana, here's the honest news about how Wednesday went.

Just as Louisiana enters the busy holiday shopping season several financial institutions have announced closures. Don't worry your money is safe.

Lafayette's food scene refuses to play by the rules. For example a pizza place award winning fried chicken and another that offers some of the best fried catfish in town.

From Lafayette to Abbeville, Crowley to Opelousas, and all points in between, these are the local South Louisiana restaurants that you say are serving up the best bowls of gumbo.

A Louisiana mayor is challenging the man who defeated him, alleging the mayor-elect lacked the education credentials required to run.

Nearly 20 years later, it still reminds fans why she’s one of country’s fiercest voices.

The country music legend spent years making plans for projects that would carry her work forward. Now, a new report claims Dolly's life story is part of that legacy.

The legal fight stretched across several years and involved everything from guitars and watches to Kyle's phone and personal records. Now, the dispute has come to an end.

Craig Morgan and Toby Keith bonded over their love of country music and military service, developing a friendship that meant everything to both of them.

Christmas has always been special to Lady A, but this holiday season will be different in light of Charles Kelley's cancer diagnosis.

After Chase Rice publicly revealed that he'd been sexually abused as a kid, he had an emotional phone call with his mom — and he got the chance to tell her the traumatic incident wasn't her fault.

Morgan Wallen has often played a forlorn lover in songs but "Last Thing You Need" cuts differently.

Rayne police are actively searching for a 23-year-old wanted on serious charges. If you've seen Tavan Minix, Crime Stoppers wants to hear from you right now.

Three Louisiana companies made Forbes' 2027 America's Dream Employers list, including one business ranked among the nation's top 20.

'Texas is blue. The Senate is blue. The House is blue.'

After years of night games, the LSU-Alabama rivalry shifts to early afternoon this Saturday at Tiger Stadium.

Dustin Lynch and Gary Allan were solo lake neighbors until Tucker Wetmore moved in nearby, and things got a lot more fun.