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LCG is closing Becky Lane between Kaliste Saloom and Drury Lane from August 17 through September 30 for drainage and erosion control work in the coulee.

Whole Foods has recalled select salsa, guacamole, pico de gallo and prepared foods sold in Louisiana over possible Salmonella contamination.

Lafayette Police have identified the pedestrian killed on the NE Evangeline Thruway as 21-year-old Shaida Dugas of Opelousas after public tips helped close the case.3

Two Westlake women face charges after detectives say they admitted fabricating allegations of a gang sexual assault.

A backyard pool in Jennings got an unexpected guest this week, and it took two officers and a wildlife wrangler to handle the situation.

The famous Planters NUTmobile is coming to Lafayette, Louisiana. Here's when and where you can see the giant peanut and Mr. Peanut.

The Saints open the 2026 preseason Saturday, August 14 vs. the Jaguars at 3 p.m. Watch on KATC-TV 3 or NFL Network. Listen on 103.3 FM or 1420 AM The G.O.A.T.

Heat indices above 110 degrees are possible in the coming days. That is not a typo, and it is not something to brush off.

Skip Bertman, LSU's legendary baseball coach and athletic director, died Friday at age 88. He won five national championships and led LSU to the College World Series 11 times.

Reese's Peanut Butter Pumpkins are back on shelves this month, still faceless, a year after Hershey beat a $5 million lawsuit over the design.

Carnival Cruise Line reminds guests that packing for a cruise is not like packing for the beach. There are many items that seem perfectly safe that you can't bring on board a ship.

Gift-giving in South Louisiana runs deep, and some of the best finds come from generational craftsmen and self-taught artists you won't find anywhere else.

The FBI says your swimsuit photos could be just as dangerous as explicit ones. Scammers are targeting more than people think.

A child died Wednesday night in a shooting near Kim Drive in Opelousas that police believe was accidental. Here's what investigators have said so far.

Caroline’s Cookies founder Caroline Merryman is expanding with a new bagel concept featuring house-made bagels, sandwiches and smoothies.

Louisiana State Police arrested a Scott man after a months-long investigation into alleged child sexual abuse material and electronic evidence.

A deadly four-vehicle crash on I-10 in Ascension Parish killed two Prairieville residents. Louisiana State Police say the investigation remains ongoing.

Elon Musk's private jet landed in Lafayette Thursday as speculation grows over a possible SpaceX project in Vermilion Parish.

Health — especially mental health — is the most-cited reason for why artists are taking time off the road in 2026.

Alan Jackson and Randy Travis were very different people, but did that prevent them from enjoying each other's company?

To understand what happened to the Band Perry, it's important to go back to the beginning.

Planning your first Buc-ee's visit? Here are some surprising Buc-ee's rules and policies you should know before you stop for gas, food or snacks.

During a beleaguered year for ticket sales, Garth Brooks' Blame it All On My Roots Tour is booming. Can other country artists replicate his strategy?

Carly Pearce says her heart condition is finally stable, and she's back to running paces she hasn't hit since her 2023 diagnosis.