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LAROSE, La. (KPEL News) - A 15-year-old girl who thought she was taking Percocet is now dead and the toxicology report says fentanyl was what led to her death. With those toxicology results now revealed, charges have been upgraded against the man accused of selling her the drugs...

The Big Easy is in big trouble, if these troubling statistics are to be believed.

The game's top prize was not won but two Louisiana-sold tickets claim prizes of $100,000 and $50,000.

Imagine being about 4 inches long, flying all the way across the Gulf of Mexico (nonstop) and the first land you see is Louisiana.

France may have originated the idea of Mardi Gras in 1294, but New Orleans perfected it.

A new report being touted by the state Department of Education is showing an apparent reversal in what many feared would be a growing outmigration of teachers either to the same positions out of state or to a career change.

Have you or someone you know received a text from someone you know that reads "Look who just died" along with a link to an obituary? Don't click on it, and here's why...

Amid a rise in violent crime in the city, the mayor of Bogalusa is looking for state assistance.

The multi-state lottery game Mega Millions has gotten jackpot winners in three of the last four drawings. This time a single ticket takes home $31 million dollars.

A waterfall in Louisiana? Yes!

It seems like Louisianians' first choice for a pick-me-up is no longer coffee according to a new study.

The woman, who was later identified as 35-year-old Lakaye M. Hamilton, had slurred speech and an empty bottle of Hennessy hanging from her pocket.

It's alleged the substitute cafeteria worker was selling homemade marijuana-infused baked goods to students during the school day.

Twelve people were sent to the hospital Sunday morning after being shot in a Baton Rouge club.

The Louisiana Lottery has confirmed where a $50,000 Powerball winning ticket was sold.

The Louisiana Lottery has confirmed a $40,000 winner for the Mega Millions lottery was sold in the state.

The Big Easy's food scene has a lot of other cities envious.

Wolf Rock Cave is the only known remaining cave in Louisiana and it's just a short drive away from Lafayette.

The truck was located around 10 miles from where it was initially stolen, and it was very dirty.

A Baton Rouge waitress has been charged with theft after she allegedly tipped herself over $600 on a customer's receipt for under $25.