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If you dress up your dog for Halloween and haven't decided on his or her costume yet, here's a little cuteness overload for you to peruse while you choose.

You can always report any crime to the Opelousas Police Department by calling 337-948-2500.

On Oct. 16, 1987, Murray made history in country music.

Thirteen people were booked into Lafayette's jail.

If you do know where this 17-year-old is, you are asked to call the Lafayette Parish Sheriff's Office.

The crew at first thought he was dead.

Falling temperatures tend to deter people from camping but I’m here to tell you that cold-weather camping isn’t only for hardcore outdoor types. Obviously, the gear that you bring on a fall or winter camping trip can make or break the experience. Bring the wrong gear and you’re …

An arrest warrant has been issued for 18-year-old Jatavious Carroll (A.K.A. "Rabbit") of Delhi following a shooting Wednesday on the Grambling State University campus that left one man dead and a 16-year-old juvenile injured.

The 12th annual Footprints Forever 5k Run/Walk is taking place from 7:30 am to 10 am on Saturday, October 16, 2021, in River Ranch.

Now the mayor is looking at the possibility of requiring people that fly into New Orleans for the festivities to show proof of vaccination or proof of a negative covid test.

Lauren Daigle packed the house at the Cajundome when she performed for her hometown fans this week. She also received an honor from Mayor-President Josh Guillory who presented her with a key to the city of Lafayette.

A few residents of New Iberia (and a couple of out-of-towners) have been listed on the daily arrest reports issued by the city's police department for this workweek (October 11-14).

It appears that there may be small pieces of plastic in the meat. (I'm wondering if dropped something into the grinder that was made of blue plastic, maybe?)

What was at first thought to be a chemical fire is being referred to as an incident as two workers at a chemical plant in Geismar were hospitalized on Friday.

"Well time to get a job."

A video of two men brawling on the side of a Houma highway is getting attention on social media. While no one is quite sure what ignited the fisticuffs, folks from the area are recognizing the ridiculousness of two men throwing hands in broad daylight.

They seem so happy.

Lela Hayes, who'll be 16 in December, helped her dad create the viral dance that goes with his song.

WFLA is reporting that police tape went up earlier at one of the entrances to the nature reserve where authorities have been searching for Brian Laundrie.

A now former Lafayette meteorologist is now headed to the Weather Channel.

Halloween pumpkin carving in South Louisiana can be a little tricky because, in October, it's still hot and humid here.

The Lafayette Public Works Department announced yesterday that the Ambassador Caffery southbound outside lane at Dulles Drive is now open for traffic.

Football is an emotional sport, but you never want to see this.

Several federal and state agencies are offering a $2,500 reward for information about the shooting