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A Louisiana man allegedly pulled a gun and climbed through a fast-food drive-thru window after employees refused to take his order.

After nearly 20 years on Verot School Road, Fat Pat's has closed its original Lafayette restaurant, but a new location is already in the works.

Could conservatives and liberals have more in common than they realize? Bryan Andrews thinks so.

Bo, a talented high school football quarterback, will take some time away from the field as he recovers from his injury.

A Lafayette sold lottery ticket was a big winner on Saturday night. The win was caculated to be $70,000.

Riley Green's top songs include heartbreaking ballads, rowdy honky-tonkers and at least one bedroom smash.

A shooting at Plantation Motor Inn in Lafayette left one person critically injured Saturday evening, according to police.

Elizabeth Hurley showed off a diamond ring, and Billy Ray Cyrus followed with a post that raised eyebrows.

Her words were so powerful.

Ville Platte's homecoming game was canceled in the second quarter after gunfire erupted during the game. The school and Ville Platte's mayor have released statements in the wake of the tragedy.

Ashley McBryde is opening up about her long-strained relationship with her father in a new interview.

Follow the live scoreboard for every South Louisiana Week 7 football game, headlined by unbeaten Barbe at St. Thomas More for the District 3-5A lead.

Gumbo, jambalaya, boudin, and pecan pie: here are 8 fall foods of South Louisiana and where to find local ingredients in Acadiana this weekend.

New music from Randy is here!

Need free air for your tires in Lafayette or Acadiana? Here are local places to check, plus tips for low tire pressure when temperatures drop.

Two of the most established characters on 'Tulsa King' were killed before the end of Season 4, Episode 1.

A Mexican national living in Lafayette was arrested on allegations of possession with intent to distribut meth and cocaine.

Affordable e-bikes and scooters are everywhere now, but three recent deaths in St. Landry Parish have officials reminding riders about the rules.

Louisiana burn bans now cover 28 parishes as of October 16, 2026. The National Weather Service warns of rapid fire spread due to dry conditions, low humidity, and gusty winds.

Strong cold front moving in means one thing around here: time to dust off the gumbo pot and tackle those yard projects you've been avoiding.

Is it illegal to hang an air freshener or rosary from your rearview mirror in Louisiana? Here's what state law says about driver visibility.

It's clear she likes a man who can express himself.

Hayes is also expected to sing in the film.

The Ragin Cajuns are bringing the noise Saturday at Our Lady of Lourdes Stadium, complete with an F15 flyover before kickoff at 4 pm.