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Youngsville’s much-loved winter attraction, Youngsville On Ice, has been forced to close for the day (11/30) due to inclement weather.

Pack & Paddle, a beloved outdoor gear haven in Lafayette, is passing the torch to a new generation after proudly serving the community for half a century.

Are there really names that are against the law in Louisiana?

Members of the Crowley Advisory Council have been working since early 2022 to stand up a Boys and Girls Club in Crowley, Louisiana, discussing options and fundraising to launch the program which will fall under the Boys and Girls Clubs of Acadiana charter. Cox donated $50,000 to assist with establishing the facility, and representatives with Cox Communications visited the future site Thursday morning.

The restaurant opened its doors early Thursday morning adding to the existing lineup of Chick-fil-A spots serving Lafayette. They announced the location's grand opening was officially announced by Chick-fil-A on social media.

The day that golf and fun enthusiasts in Lafayette have been waiting for has been set as Topgolf Lafayette is set to become Louisiana's second Topgolf venue

A former owner of ZZ's Kitchen in Abbeville, Louisiana, has been convicted for using his restaurant to store and deal fentanyl in the area.

For roughly 15 years there was a fairly large portion of Louisiana that was officially dubbed "The Neutral Strip", meaning the area wasn't controlled by any government, military, or any laws.

There once was a plan to introduce hippopotamuses to our area.

People in Louisiana work very hard for the money they earn. No one wants to fall for a scam on social media.

“A Little Book About Fire” looks, at first glance, like a sweet message with adorable illustrations. The story behind the story written by a Lafayette, Louisiana, resident goes much deeper and has a tale of its own to tell.

The 4th annual Merry & Bright Holiday Series, produced by Downtown Lafayette Unlimited, will feature a multitude of family-friendly holiday events in the heart of the city.

We received hundreds of responses regarding your favorite Cajun/Creole seasoning. Close to 100 different brands were mentioned.

A significant rainfall event and a severe weather event are likely for Louisiana today. Here's the timing on when to expect the worst of the weather.

As 2023 winds down, it's time for Louisiana workers to strategize their vacation days for the upcoming year.

How much money should you be spending during the holidays? Here is a recommended budget based on what Louisiana city you live in.

Louisiana State Police are asking you to be cautious as another scam aimed at victimizing people is using their name to do so.

It is best to avoid the Basin Bridge for the time being as traffic is seriously backed up all the way to Henderson.

Are there cities and towns in Louisiana that are more affordable to live than others? There most definitely are, and here are the 10 cheapest places to live...

There are these weird little bugs that people have been posting on social media, and in my yard, I have bugs just like these, so it got us to wondering what the heck are these weird little bugs? When we checked in with Vermilion Parish Updates on Facebook, one man was asking this same question...