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Louisiana has confirmed eight heat-related deaths in 2026. Seven victims were 65 or older. LDH is urging residents to check on vulnerable neighbors during extreme heat.

A 71-year-old man died after a gas-vapor explosion destroyed a Louisiana home. Officials continue investigating the deadly fire.

Garth Brooks added on to his tour stop in Chicago. Here's the full list of dates for next month's shows.

It's clear Lambert's 'Crisco' isn't going to be album with one or two groovy beats, a disco ball on the cover and 11 pretty vanilla attempts.

Deputies say a Thursday traffic stop near University Ave. led to the discovery of 2.5 pounds of cocaine and two arrests in Lafayette Parish.

Louisiana's phone law changed this year, and so did the Move Over Law. See which of these 10 statutes you might be breaking in Acadiana.

Reba McEntire's step-son Brandon Blackstock died on Aug. 7, 2025.

New Orleans officials say the technology helps reduce delays and support emergency dispatchers.

He's bringing it back to his roots with his new release.

The United Cajun Navy is offering to help in the search for a Louisiana mother and daughter missing and last seen in Butte La Rose.

Discover the world's only offshore drilling rig open to the public in Louisiana. Take a guided tour aboard the historic Mr. Charlie.

Koe Wetzel and Ella Langley's new song is called "Jaded" and it's every bit as strong as their first duet, released in 2023.

LSU women's basketball faces UConn at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville on December 20. Their first regular-season meeting since 2016 and 10th all-time matchup

The most active stretch of the 2026 Hurricane Season is upon us, here's how the forecast has been adjusted as we head into the peak of the season.

Five people have died after coming into contact with flesh-eating bacteria in Louisiana waters this summer, and health officials say the risk is far from over.

Somewhere between a cruise ship hallway and a Jeep parking lot, a small rubber duck became one of the more unexpected symbols of human kindness.

Garth Brooks' upcoming return carries extra meaning because it's the city he credits with helping save one of the lowest moments of his career.

He showed up in New Orleans when the city needed something to believe in, and what happened next still gives people chills.

Coach O is back on the sidelines at LSU, and by the looks of those practice videos, he hasn't lost a single decibel.

The permanent restaurant isn't open yet, but Roul's Deli is finally making its way to Lafayette with a special visit this Sunday.

This list isn't about released date, sales figures or pop culture influence. It's about who was having a baby at the same time Brooks was making the record.

Only three Lafayette apartment complexes are still under construction right now, and nearly all of them are income-restricted housing.

Some Vermilion Parish hunters have already lost their leases as Louisiana nears a deal to hand SpaceX 130,000 acres near Pecan Island.

The new episodes may be delayed due to a slight change in the shooting schedule.