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Major Traffic Accident Shuts Down I-10 Eastbound at University Avenue
I-10 E is currently closed at University Avenue due to a major traffic crash.
Louisiana Named Among Worst States for Anxiety in America
The amount of people in Louisiana suffering from anxiety is significantly higher than the national average.
Athletic director used AI to frame principal with racist remarks in fake audio clip
A high school athletic director has been accused of using A.I. to impersonate a principal on an audio recording that included racist comments
TikTok May Be Banned in the US. Here’s What That Might Actually Look Like
The hugely popular Chinese app TikTok may be forced out of the U.S.—but what would that look like if and when it happens?
New federal rule would bar ‘noncompete’ agreements for most employees
U.S. companies would no longer be able to bar employees from taking jobs with competitors under a rule approved by a federal agency.
Young Brother and Sister Dead, Several Hurt When Vehicle Crashes into Child’s Birthday Party
A vehicle driven by a suspected drunken driver crashed into a young child’s birthday party, killing a brother and sister and seriously injuring others.
Festival International de Louisiane Announces 2024 Music Lineup
The wait is finally over! Festival International de Louisiane has finally unveiled its highly anticipated music lineup for 2024.
6 Pizza Spots in Lafayette That Have More Than Just Good Pies
These locally owned pizza joints are not just eateries but a place where we make memories and enjoy life in Lafayette.
Lafayette Pharmacy Establishes Educational Fund for Children of April Rollins
A local business has announced the creation of an educational trust to benefit the three sons of a woman who was fatally shot last Sunday in Broussard.
Ohio Man Fatally Shot Uber Driver After Scam Phone Calls Targeted Both of Them
An Ohio man who authorities say fatally shot an Uber driver who he thought was trying to rob him after scam phone calls deceived them both has been indicted on a murder charge.
$30,000 Stolen from Victim at Louisiana Tourist Hotspot; Police Seek Suspects
Police are asking for help to find two women they believe stole about $30,000 worth of property from a victim recently.
Instagram to Automatically Blur Nudity in Images Sent Via Direct Messages
Instagram said it’s deploying new tools that will automatically blur nudity in direct messages.
Marc Broussard to Celebrate 20 Years of ‘Carencro’ at Downtown Rising in Lafayette
Downtown Rising is gearing up to mark its 5th anniversary in a grand style, spotlighting Lafayette's own Marc Broussard.
Women’s NCAA Title Game Outdraws Men’s Championship For the First Time Ever
The women’s NCAA championship game drew a bigger television audience than the men’s title game for the first time ever.
Man Arrested for Setting Fire at Senator Bernie Sanders’ Office; Motive Remains Unclear
A man has been charged with setting a fire outside the office of U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders.
LSU’s Angel Reese Announces Plans to Enter WNBA Draft
LSU forward Angel Reese has announced her decision to enter the WNBA draft.
Where Did Louisiana Rank on the 2024 List of Best & Worst States for Singles?
So, WalletHub just dropped its 2024 Best & Worst States for Singles and guess where Louisiana landed?
Court for women’s NCAA Tournament in Portland has 3-point lines with different distances
The 3-point line for the women’s NCAA Tournament in Portland had a different distance at each end of the court that went unnoticed through four games over two days.
Newspaper Edits Column About LSU After Tigers Coach Kim Mulkey Blasted it as Sexist
The Los Angeles Times has edited a column it published last week about the LSU women’s basketball team ahead of its game against UCLA following criticism from Tigers coach Kim Mulkey, who blasted it as sexist and hurtful.
Could Louisiana School Boards Soon Sue Social Media Platforms Like TikTok for Disrupting Students?
Could we soon see school boards in Louisiana being able to sue social media platforms like Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram for disrupting students?