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Willie Francis survived Louisiana's infamous 1946 electric chair malfunction in St. Martinville. Here's why his Supreme Court case is being discussed again after Christa Pike's failed execution.

Zach Top Is at the Cajundome This Friday — Here Is Your Complete Concert Night Guide

As the week began, multiple people were arrested in Lafayette Parish and subsequenty booked into the Lafayette Parish Correctional Center, and we have a list of charges.

Bring a can of food and catch a free show. The CPKC Holiday Train is coming to Louisiana from Nov. 29 to Dec. 4.

Two Louisiana cities landed at the very bottom of a new national safety ranking.

Chrishunda Harris was arrested October 17 on attempted first-degree murder charges after allegedly spraying her estranged husband and another person with lighter fluid in February.

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Is Louisiana poised to go through another drought that could affect our crawfish season? Here's what the experts are thinking.

Saints fans heading to Paris this Sunday need to know about the protests happening right now across the city

Carving pumpkins and pie pumpkins aren't interchangeable, well they shouldn't be. Here's about how much you can expect to pay for each as we head into "pumpkin season".

A Louisiana man allegedly pulled a gun and climbed through a fast-food drive-thru window after employees refused to take his order.

After nearly 20 years on Verot School Road, Fat Pat's has closed its original Lafayette restaurant, but a new location is already in the works.

A shooting at Plantation Motor Inn in Lafayette left one person critically injured Saturday evening, according to police.

Ville Platte's homecoming game was canceled in the second quarter after gunfire erupted during the game. The school and Ville Platte's mayor have released statements in the wake of the tragedy.

There's a good chance you will see more pumpkin colors besides orange while trick-or-treating this Halloween. Here's what you need to know.

Follow the live scoreboard for every South Louisiana Week 7 football game, headlined by unbeaten Barbe at St. Thomas More for the District 3-5A lead.

A duck, a deer and a hog made from Busch Light cans? The brand is putting a very unconventional spin on hunting trophies, and the results are peak hunting season.

Gumbo, jambalaya, boudin, and pecan pie: here are 8 fall foods of South Louisiana and where to find local ingredients in Acadiana this weekend.

Measuring three feet wide, Chipotle's new oversized bag is designed to carry the attention-grabbing energy of a family meal.

Need free air for your tires in Lafayette or Acadiana? Here are local places to check, plus tips for low tire pressure when temperatures drop.

A Mexican national living in Lafayette was arrested on allegations of possession with intent to distribut meth and cocaine.

Louisiana burn bans now cover 28 parishes as of October 16, 2026. The National Weather Service warns of rapid fire spread due to dry conditions, low humidity, and gusty winds.

Affordable e-bikes and scooters are everywhere now, but three recent deaths in St. Landry Parish have officials reminding riders about the rules.

Strong cold front moving in means one thing around here: time to dust off the gumbo pot and tackle those yard projects you've been avoiding.