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St. Martinville Police Chief Ricky Martin is retiring after 8 years and 32 years in law enforcement. His last day is July 6. Here's what comes next for the department.

ALDI has announced a limited-time giveaway that will allow shoppers to score free grocery-filled Blind Boxes packed with surprise products.

As the Gulf gets ready for a storm, wave heights are set to soar, posing a serious threat to weekend plans on the water.

A new state audit found falsified recruiting expenses, delayed reporting of public fund misappropriations, and repeat compliance issues at UL Lafayette.

Baton Rouge Police Corporal Walter Brooks died Monday, June 15, 2026 after health complications. Brooks had served with BRPD since 2011 on the 1st District Evening Shift.

Louisiana rapper Mystikal, real name Michael Tyler, was sentenced to 20 years in prison June 16 for the 2022 rape of a woman at his Prairieville home in Ascension Parish.

With the storm barreling towards Louisiana, you can almost feel the community holding its breath. Let’s talk about what’s at stake and the timing of it all.

If you've been prescribed Cymbalta and are using a generic version of the drug, this applies to you.

Who pays for storm damage when falling trees are involved? What Louisiana law says about "who pays" just might surprise you.

From ice skating to interactive exhibits, Lafayette has it all for families looking to make the most of a wet day.

Lafayette has said goodbye to Abdalla's, Sears, Café Vermilionville, Northgate Mall's anchors, and more. Here's the full story of what Acadiana lost.

A dangerous online challenge is making headlines again after a 15-year-old girl has been declared brain dead following an attempt of the "Benadryl Challenge".

Meet Harper, a local girl helping shelter pets through a bracelet fundraiser benefiting Acadiana Animal Aid.

A video capturing a terrifying act of arson has residents on edge today.

When you grow up in Louisiana, you assume these things are normal. Then you travel outside Louisiana and realize people don't know what you're talking about.

A curious traveler’s journey through Louisiana turns into a delightful adventure, revealing unexpected treasures and southern hospitality along the way.

A curious Shih Tzu found itself trapped inside a recliner, prompting firefighters to carefully dismantle the chair during an emotional rescue.

More than a year after retiring from 'Wheel of Fortune,' Pat Sajak resurfaced with a playful update on life after television — though not everyone is buying his story.

Sandbag sites are open in Lafayette, Iberia, St. Landry, and St. Martin parishes as heavy rain moves into Acadiana. Lafayette Parish limits 20 bags per household.

When heavy rain is falling, streets are filling, and your belly is empty what would you like delivered? Here are the top 8 choices for rainy day food in Acadiana

Forecasters with the Hurricane Center say we could be introduced to "Tropical Storm Arthur" or at least a tropical depression by tomorrow.

Here's how that social media hack to get an upgrade on a Carnival Cruise really works.

Louisiana State Police arrested a suspect after a fatal hit-and-run crash killed a Carencro scooter rider.

TMZ reports Jelly Roll filed for divorce from Bunnie XO in Tennessee, ending a marriage that lasted nearly 10 years.