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We all wish we could rake in the big money from the Louisiana Lottery. 5 tickets bought across the state won big in January.

The bridge Is closed most likely all night. Here is what officials are saying.

Two south Louisiana men will spend more than a decade in prison after pleading guilty to federal child pornography charges.

A Louisiana family is shaken after video surveillance shows a man attempting to peer into their home in the middle of the night. Can you help police identify him?

Can you identify these towns in Louisiana based on their "unflattering" definition via Urban Dictionary?

The Jeff Davis Parish Sheriff's Office is reporting missing Westlake woman has been found safe.

Nearby schools are now under shelter-in-place orders.

The State Fire Marshal's office says the man has attempted to set fire to his family's home on multiple occasions.

May 2012:  Southwest Louisiana was in a frenzy as Westlake native Joshua Ledet climbed the ranks of American Idol.  Joshua Ledet was everywhere you turned. And then, all of a sudden?  Nothing.  And we've been waiting eagerly to hear what's next for mega-talented singer ever since.  What's Josh been up to?  Well, we asked him.

Joshua Ledet, currently a Top 4 contestant on American Idol, is scheduled to come home to Westlake, Louisiana this Saturday, May 12 for a Homecoming Pep Rally if he continues as a Top 3 finalist.