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Cody Johnson went from fighting in different towns to winning country music's biggest awards. His rise tells a wild story.

'We went down a lot of roads, lived a lot of life and saw a lot of sunsets together.'

In his book 'Heart Life Music,' Chesney details how opening his heart to dogs helped shape his relationship with girlfriend Mary Nolan, and suggests that he and Nolan may have undergone a romantic breakup.

Governor Amanda Clark may not be the goody two-shoes we think she is.

The day after Halloween brings a beautiful Cajun French tradition to Louisiana. Discover the history and meaning of La Toussaint on November 1.

A Monroe man was convicted on multiple charges and then ran into trouble again as he is accused of hurting his defense attorney.

Country music is ready to ring in the holiday season!

Lady A had no idea how much they would need this song.

Walmart's 2026 Thanksgiving meal deal feeds 10 people for just $35. Here's what's included and how Louisiana shoppers can get it.

Country fans will get a taste of summer this December as Alan Jackson's final concert airs on NBC.

Lafayette Police just dropped a Halloween safety video that shows you exactly what NOT to do this trick-or-treating season.

Lafayette's Chance Family Haunted Halloween Train is back this October, and it's free for everyone to ride.

Luke Bryan almost killed his biggest hit over one lyric he thought was way too cheesy for country radio.

The weather's not cooperating with Halloween plans in Lafayette this weekend. Scattered thunderstorms could roll through, so gear up the kids in bright colors and rain jackets.

Brooks is taking the Blame It All On My Roots Tour up North.

A woman is in critical condition and a man is dead after a shooting on Veterans Memorial Boulevard in Metairie Tuesday. The man fled and was found dead at a second location.

Entergy's putting money back in customers' pockets after this long hot summer, and thousands of South Louisiana families qualify right now.

Gulf South residents can slash cruise costs by booking during five sweet spots throughout the year when lines drop prices and open up their best cabins.

High-protein versions of everything are popping up in stores, from mac and cheese to doughnuts. Nearly half of adults want more protein in their diet.

Miranda revisited one of the hardest chapters of her life and explained how she turned the experience into music.

From handwritten vows over morning coffee to a George Strait classic, Walker Montgomery and Krista Slaubaugh made their wedding a reflection of their country roots and life together.

DNA testing has linked a wig found near Interstate 10 in Louisiana to Christina Munn-Holliday, the Houston woman missing since September 30.

She's back in the spotlight as she returns to 'American Idol.'

Who is most deserving of a place in the Country Music Hall of Fame? We've ranked 68 artists, from "not going to happen" to sure-thing picks.