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Deputies have released new details about Ken Urker’s death after he was found unresponsive at his Raceland home on his 34th birthday.

A Louisiana high school student was arrested after authorities said a Snapchat video threatened to kill students at the school.

Lafayette gets $28M in federal funds for the Kaliste Saloom and U.S. 90 interchange. See the $32M local match and the steps still ahead for the I-49 Connector.

Cooler weather could finally be headed toward Lafayette and Acadiana as October temperatures begin trending downward across Louisiana.

The Blue Pelican Slush is now at all 138 Louisiana Sonic locations through March 31, 2027. 100% of proceeds benefit Keep Louisiana Beautiful. Lt. Gov. Nungesser created it.

An Acadiana father says a homecoming prank involving paintball guns and property damage went far beyond toilet papering a house.

Amazon Prime members can save 20 cents per gallon at bp, Amoco, ampm, and Thorntons from October 2, 2026 through January 29, 2027. A free Earnify account is required.

A dozen flavors from Monster Beverage Corporation are being discontinued. Your favorite flavor could be on the list.

National Weather Service forecasters suggest rainfall amounts of a half a foot or more are possible along the I-10 corridor this weekend.

Ken Urker, Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s ex-fiancé and father of her daughter, was reportedly found unresponsive in Louisiana on his birthday.

Someone in Lafayette is driving around town without a driver's-side door, and it's apparently legal under Louisiana law.

A Louisiana escape room just earned a huge national honor. The Escape Warehouse in Ponchatoula has been named the second best in America.

Two Louisiana Tech students have been arrested after racial slurs were repeatedly shouted over a loudspeaker near campus, police say.

Acadia Parish deputies say a Church Point man stole six catalytic converters from a Crowley salvage yard worth about $3,000.

Do you leave your phone face up or face down? We asked Acadiana — and most said face up. Here are the poll results and the surprising reasons people choose each way.

No Atlantic hurricane has formed in 2026. Get the Acadiana outlook through Nov. 30 and the weekend rain totals expected across the area.

B&B Theatres is coming to New Iberia with heated recliners, premium screens, a redesigned concession area, a bar and more.

A deadly house fire in Rapides Parish highlights a dangerous reality: most Louisiana homes lack working smoke alarms.

That dashcam footage from Lake Charles shows exactly why tailgating at highway speeds can go sideways in seconds.

The LHSAA suspended Carroll High School's football season and revoked coaches' credentials after a postgame brawl with fans following a September 25 loss to Assumption.

Louisiana's opening a special nine-day duck season this October, but there's a catch: you can only hunt one specific species.

Nearly a million Americans are getting $500 checks back because the government overcharged you. Here are the eligibility details.

A coordinated online plot got more than 100 strangers to show up wearing matching tropical shirts on the Star of the Seas.

The giant Texas travel center has confirmed ground breaking plans in Lafayette and we have an update on the I-20 Buc-ee's opening as well.