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Despite disappointing news from Sen. John McCain Friday, Sen. Bill Cassidy will continue to push latest healthcare legislation.

Over the next four to five days, Acadiana is expected to get some serious rainfall from Hurricane Harvey. As a result, we can expect our bayous and ditches to fill, and get standing water under and around our homes. This could mean having to deal with dangerous snakes. These are the ones to look out for.

Members of the Louisiana Cotton Association have been working on the 64th annual Louisiana Cotton Festival being held October 10 - 15 in Ville Platte, Louisiana. The association is proud to announce the royalty for this year's 64th annual festival.

It was the backdrop of a classic remake, but now the western themed movie set has been left abandoned.

Just when you think you can't be surprised, those rascals at USA Today learn you otherwise.

New technology gave crews a closer look at the structure and showed pieces coming loose from the 80-year-old building.

Gov. John Bel Edwards is calling a special legislative session to start next week, a precaution for the possibility he won't reach agreement with lawmakers on Louisiana's budget.

Christopher Few testified Tuesday that he remembers hearing the gunshots and raising his hands.

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.

Buc-ee's, the mega-convenience store chain based out of Texas, has cancelled its plans for expansion in Louisiana.

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!

Just when you thought it was safe to make assumptions...

State health department officials are hoping to gain federal approval for their plan to use food stamp data.

The girl's 33-year-old baby sitter, Rodney Bailey Jr. is the lead suspect in the case.

It seems every week we get a new piece of bad news concerning Louisiana's current financial budget crisis. This week has followed suit as Lt. Governor Billy Nungesser says more than half of Louisiana's state parks, museums, and historic sites could close in 2017 as part of efforts to fix the budget. You know, if we were this inept at our jobs, we would be shown the door in a heartbeat.

According to the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Developement, the Cameron Ferry is closed until further notice.

In the Senate legislation the one cent tax will have a five year life span. That's different than the House proposal. A conference committee will have to be adjourned to hammer out the final legislation.

An Erath couple will be featured on Rachael Ray's talk show next Monday, February 15. Hunter Tribe and Britteny Reed have been dating for over two years and Hunter is using their appearance on Rachael to propose to Britteny. To find out the full story behind the couple, watch the video above...

A new study has used an app to find out the states that think about sex the most. Louisiana ranked one of the highest.

Only in Louisiana has put together a list of the cheapest, but best, places to live here in the Bayou State.