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Last night’s lottery draws brought excitement to Louisiana, with one lucky ticket scoring a sweet $70,000—let’s see who hit the jackpot!

A North Carolina man was arrested in Florida after authorities say he was headed to Louisiana to carry out a mass shooting at a festival.

Shreveport is reeling after a heartbreaking tragedy, leaving families and friends searching for a way to heal amidst the sorrow.

Mayor-President Monique Boulet selected Earl Borden Jr. to lead the Lafayette Fire Department after a national search that began in August 2025.

Our slice of South Louisiana is famous for our food, and when you're traveling along I-10, you'll find local restaurants that prove it...every time.

The ACM Awards are coming! Here's what you need to know.

Pet safety alert for Festival International: heat, crowds, and noise create serious risks.

You might be surprised where the most germs are lurking in your home. Let’s talk about the cleaning habits that could save your health.

He's a newcomer to many fans, but Black has a country music pedigree.

In one of the final interviews of his life, Hulk Hogan opens up about the shocking amount of fentanyl he was prescribed toward the end of his wrestling career.

The Saenger Theatre has announced its 2026-27 Broadway in New Orleans season, featuring “The Lion King,” “Jersey Boys,” and four local debuts.

The Museum of Illusions in New Orleans offers over 50 interactive exhibits that challenge your senses.

A New Orleans anti-theft trick using a mannequin backfires as burglars fire 20 shots.

It's her first time hosting in the history of the event.

The 2026 Etouffee Festival runs April 23–25 in Arnaudville, La. Free admission and parking. Live music, mayor's cook-off, auto show, carnival, and bingo.

Riley Green put his pride aside to make a crowd of Tennessee Volunteers fans happy at a Nashville show.

Charles Ford, 56, faces federal charges for possessing the gun used by Shamar Elkins in the Shreveport mass shooting that killed eight children on April 19, 2026.

Just when you thought spring was here to stay, another chilly front is on the way, bringing gumbo weather back to Lafayette.

Winnsboro Mayor Alice Wallace faces 6 counts of fraud after LBI says she kept Medicaid benefits while earning a taxpayer-funded salary.

Season 4 of Farmer Wants a Wife debuts on Fox on Tuesday night (April 21), and it will take viewers on an unexpected ride. Brett Maverick (35), Braden Pridemore (26), and Sean Cavanaugh (22) start their journeys to find love, and have even been publicly teasing that their season results in all of them finding it...

There's something for everyone across his long career.

Country music has always played a central role in the 'Yellowstone' universe.

The Bulls, Bands & Barrels Tour has just announced a handful of new tour dates and Louisiana is on the list featuring Hudson Westbrook.

In a touching tribute post, Donny described his late brother Alan as "our leader in every sense of the word."