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Funeral services for 48-year-old Johnny Trailer Jr. of Lafayette have been announced. Trailer was the victim in the incident that occurred early Saturday, August 31st, at the barbershop in the 1000 block of Louisiana Avenue where he was employed as a barber.

Everything at Buc-ee's is always bigger and better, so it only makes sense that they would build a 255-foot-long carwash with 17 blowers and 32 vacuum stations. Very on brand for Buc-ee's, if you ask us.

Louisiana's Gov. Jeff Landry proposed bringing LSU's live mascot, Mike the Tiger, back into Tiger Stadium before football games. This request has started quite the debate amongst Tiger fans and has even gained the attention of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.

Officers responded to a heartbreaking scene in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Wednesday afternoon. A 4-year-old child was struck by a vehicle and taken to a local hospital to treat his injuries.

Just about every major cuisine in the world can be found at Eat Lafayette restaurants.

Louisiana law enforcement is searching for Diego Rodriguez-Salvador a 23-year-old male who allegedly kidnapped and raped a 13-year-old girl. Police are asking for the public's help in locating the suspect.

Louisiana law enforcement needs the public's assistance locating Samuel Easterling. Saint or Sammy is 6 feet tall, age 30.

Condolences are pouring in across the community for a young teen who lost his life in a home explosion in Louisiana. 16-year-old Deuce Barrere tragically lost his life, and five others were brought to local hospitals after the home was completely leveled by the blast. Barrere's mother and older sister were among the injured.

Enforcement agents from The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries arrested a man for allegedly violating wildlife guidelines in Caldwell Parish. Authorities say that Taryn J. Varnell, 18, of Grayson, LA took a spotted fawn and was later arrested for aggravated cruelty to animals.

Just over a month ago, we got to sit down with the owners of a new smoothie bowl and coffee shop opening in the Lafayette area. Playa Bowls is the original Acai Bowl shop that first started in New Jersey in 2014.

A Louisiana Crumbl Cookie location has temporarily closed after complaints that some cookies sold at the bakery were allegedly laced with marijuana.

Authorities across the south are joining efforts to locate a missing child with special needs. According to KALB, Sebastian Rogers was last seen six months ago, on February 26th, 2024.

Lafayette was heartbroken to learn that Denny's, the Affordable American diner, was no longer opening a location in town in March of 2024. The good news is that another popular breakfast and brunch spot is confirmed to fill that void.

The Dairy Queen Blizzard is a go-to on warm days and late nights. If you still want to feel like you are getting into the fall spirit but aren't quite ready to sip on a burning hot Pumpkin Spice Late, you will love the fall Blizzard lineup DQ just dropped.

He pledged to sleep outdoors on the grounds of their rescue site to raise awareness and funds for their efforts. Baker's goal is to raise $250,000 to build a proper animal shelter with a spay/neuter clinic in Evangeline Parish. So far, he has spent a total of 5 months sleeping alongside the rescue dogs under his and his wife's care.

Denham Springs Law enforcement officers say the 31-year-old mother left the vehicle running with her two children inside while she went in the gas station. While Feilds was in Circle K on South Range Avenue near Bass Pro Boulevard, Jennifer Gullick, 40, stole the car with the children, ages 6 and 4, on board.

Two jurors were sentenced to jail for disrupting a trial in Louisiana.

On September 7th at 2 pm, Viva La Waffle is hosting its first eating contest. They will choose eight contestants who will compete to see how many classic Viva sandwiches they can eat in just seven minutes. The winner will get free food for a year.

In honor of National Dog Day on Monday, August 26th, Lawnstarter compared 500 cities across the country to determine where dogs and dog owners alike would live their best doggone lives.

Louisiana is officially in a state of emergency due to extreme heat and its raised some serious concerns in terms of transportation for students. Over 100 school buses in central Louisiana are operating without AC making conditions for the bus drivers and students on board less than ideal.