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St. Landry Parish's school board votes Wednesday on closing six schools and reconfiguring four more for 2026-2027.

Three and a half years of feeding Acadiana, and now Shane's Famous Quesadilla Burgers is closing its doors for good — Friday is the last chance to stop in.

From Youngsville on July 3 to Lafayette Stars & Stripes on July 4, Acadiana has a full weekend of Independence Day fireworks, live music, and family events

Back in 1936, a small town in Bossier Parish set the heat record.

He sounds very different than his later work.

In 2026, country music is Ella Langley's world.

Almost 11 months in, and Rainey is already pulling herself up. Her dad, though, is still figuring out how to hold it all together.

Two people were shot on North St. Antoine Street in Lafayette at 2:55 p.m. Tuesday, June 30. One is in critical condition and one is stable. LPD is investigating.

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Adam Sanders' Grand Ole Opry debut was the latest chapter in a journey that began long before reality TV, building on years of songwriting success and hard work.

An 84-year-old man says a particularly enticing waffle ad is what sent him to the hospital — and now he's taking Waffle House to court over it.

Years after rumors of a feud dominated headlines, Taylor Sheridan says the original plan for Kevin Costner's role looked very different than fans realized.

Right after the Fourth of July, store shelves start telling a different story — but in Louisiana, summer is nowhere near finished.

Picture this: a hot summer day in South Louisiana and your cooler's working overtime. Here's a clever tip to keep those brews icy cold without breaking the bank.

Authorities have identified one adult and confirmed two juveniles among those arrested in the viral Lafayette Parish beating case.

Former Rep. Rickey Hardy says LPSS broke state law at the March meeting that launched Comeaux High's closure. The AG and Lafayette DA are both reviewing.

Louisiana DOTD has deployed AI-powered traffic detection on I-12 in Denham Springs — the first of its kind in the state — to spot slowdowns before they turn dangerous.

Jelly Roll has built a massive country music career over the last few years, in one of the most unexpected success stories Nashville has ever seen.

There are good reasons for him to pull the plug.

Mike Fisher and Carrie Underwood could give their kids almost anything — but the one thing they're most focused on passing down costs nothing at all.

The couple got married in a quickie wedding back in 2016.

The Season 1 finale of Dutton Ranch finds Beth and Rip fighting for their lives, again.

Voting is underway as Louisiana State Police seek another spot in the Best-Looking Cruiser Calendar while highlighting Louisiana.

The couple have said they still plan to have a baby together — but what will custody look like?