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You know it's hot outside when even the gators are looking for air conditioning.

State police urge anyone with any information to contact Louisiana State Police Troop I at (337) 262-5880, or their local law enforcement agency.

A new study released claims that eating spicy foods may help you live a little longer. It's also a good excuse for another one of those cold beers.

The Acadiana flag, in my opinion, is awesome. I've always loved the way it looks. However, I've never really known what the colors and symbols on the flag actually stood for.

If you're from South Louisiana, you probably already have a Cajun name. T' Mike, Boosta, Boogie, and Struck are a few people that I know. But, what if you don't officially have a Cajun name? Have no fear, because the "Cajun Name Generator" will fix you right up like dat!

If you have any information, please contact the Iberville Sheriff Dept at 225-625-2364

The incident happened just before 6 a.m. near I-10 just West of Crowley.

We sure hope both parties can hopefully work things out.

Joshua Miller pointed the gun at his brother Jeremiah Miller, and when he pulled the trigger, he shot his brother in the chest.

The Abbeville Police Department has just announced they will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint this weekend.

Troy Blake, 47, of Lafayette is in jail in Vermilion Parish for allegedly picking up eight oz of crystal meth at the post office in Maurice.

The victim had been walking near the eastbound lane of the roadway.

Louisiana State Police will be conducting a seat belt compliance and DWI checkpoint on Friday from about 9:00 p.m. until 3:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location in Calcasieu Parish.

Jerome Rudolph Jr. of Patterson was on his motorcycle driving towards Wal-Mart, and when Rudolph got near Montie's truck, Montie pulled right into the path of Rudolph's motorcycle, and Rudolph died.

Mamou Police Chief Robert McGee reports the incident took place around 3:30 a.m. at Citizens Bank. The suspect is still at large.

It was a hot day, but over 400 people came out to listen to Dustin Sonnier and raise money for the American Lung Association!

One local t-shirt company has just released an awesome t-shirt as a fundraiser for St. Landry Crime Stoppers.

Carencro High student and Freshman Quarterback Juwuan Washington was riding his bicycle home from helping a friend move.

Here's 3 things, if you didn't know her already, that you should know about Mayci.

A man has been arrested on several counts of domestic battery and is being accused of attempting to shove a cockroach into a woman's mouth after she refused to have relations with him.