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Lafayette Parish School System is raising the starting salary for teachers and rolling out a new performance-based bonus structure aimed at retention and student achievement.

A massive fire has consumed much of the iconic Nottoway Plantation in Iberville Parish. Here’s what we know about the fire, the damage, and what happens next.

Louisiana deputies have responded to 471 animal cruelty complaints since 2024. While many cases don’t result in arrests, law enforcement says each report is taken seriously.

A Louisiana woman was arrested after dragging an officer and fleeing with an unrestrained child during a traffic stop.

If you're heading to the beach for sun or Sand in My Boots this weekend, just know there is a danger lurking you might not be able to see.

A Louisiana police officer responded to a home with chickens and a mummified body in a bedroom.

Police responded to a crash at the DMV building and they found a motorcycle went half-way through the building.

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued an urgent recall on electric hairdryers sold in Louisiana.

It's been an odd winter in Louisiana, and now we may get one more cold front just before summer break.

A grand jury has indicted Nyjal Hurst for second-degree murder in the 2024 shooting that killed Senior Corporal Segus Jolivette. The officer’s death inspired proposed changes to Louisiana sentencing laws.

Picture this: a stunning architectural gem where the outside world feels like part of your living room. It’s a sight to behold!

Louisiana has quite a few animals in our waters that you'll want to avoid, so let's take a look at "The Most Snake-Infested Lakes in Louisiana".

The best style of pizza is probably the one most closely associated with where you grew up or where you live now. But you really should get out of that bubble.

Legend has it that several exotic animals escaped into the swamp including chimpanzees, orangutans, and possibly even gorillas.

Picture this: a cozy, swaddled feeling, just like a puppy. That's the essence of a new sleep trick taking social media by storm.

An inmate died while in custody in Eunice, Louisiana and now his death is under investigation.

The bacteria can cause illness that may be mistaken for an allergic reaction.

The daily grind can weigh heavy on the spirit, yet simple actions can spark real happiness in our lives.

Walmart is warning about possible price hikes as new tariffs take effect, but shoppers in Louisiana may see price stability—thanks to the company’s strategy to absorb rising costs.

What if I told you there are some surprisingly beneficial reasons why we should actually be eating nutria?

Family dynamics can be tricky, especially when love is in the air. This one has a lot of layers to peel back.

A bestselling author teams up with a Hollywood star for a thrilling new novel — you won’t want to miss what’s brewing between Coben and Witherspoon.

Texas has just ranked in the top 10 for States where you're most likely to be abducted by aliens. The odds are alarmingly not in our favor either.

Smalls Sliders, who currently have a location on Ambassador Caffery in the Ambassador Town Center, are currently developing property near Cajun Field to open their second spot.