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The continued drought conditions in Louisiana have led state officials to issue a burn ban.

As if it wasn't already inconvenient going to the OMV, now we can't pay with cash.

A good news story out of Hammond as a man risks his life to save a woman and her 4 year - old from drowning.

Google Trends rolls out Frighgeist again this year, highlighting the most - searched Halloween costumes by city and state.

Eunice pediatrician Dr. Nicole Michael travels to her native Haiti a few times a year to treat children there at a clinic in a small mountain village that lost its sources of food and income. She fears many will died of famine, and no access to food or clean water without aid. A non-profit mission organization is working to make sure that doesn't happen, and you can help.

You're going to have to wait a week for a cool down. It should be about two weeks before you'll be wanting your coat in the morning.

This is a great example of the Bible passage, 'The Lord giveth, and the Lord taketh away.'

The design was unveiled at a meeting of the Baton Rouge Press Club today.

People in clown masks have targeted children, made threats of violence on social media, and one person has been murdered by a person in a clown mask. How should we deal with this 'clown outbreak?'

I don't know about you, but I noticed that some sugarcane seemed beaten down after the heavy rains that caused the catastrophic flooding last month.

A recall has been issued that may affect the snacks you're putting in your kids' lunch boxes.

The American Red Cross of Southeast Louisiana has issued an updated list of shelters in the area.

The Louisiana Shrimp & Petroleum Festival celebrates 81 years of tradition and family fun on Labor Day Weekend, September 1-5, 2016.

Local health officials are recommending that pregnant women take precautions to protect themselves and their unborn children.

Is it a drone? A mysterious aircraft? Or something more?

Today, you get the chance to help give money to families in need while enjoying a delicious meal from one of your favorite restaurants.

I'm not a numbers guy by any stretch of the imagination, so I could definitely see myself making this mistake.

A Baton Rouge woman caught the intense shootout with police officers on Facebook Live.

If you've eaten at Wendy's recently, you might want to get in touch with your bank.

We're known in South Louisiana for many things, but perhaps it's our friendliness and kindness that define us best.