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Hot weather demands smarter hydration. Learn why coffee and other drinks may leave you more dehydrated than refreshed.

A hiring sign posted outside of a Buc-ee's store has recently gone viral after advertising salaries as high as $275,000 per year.

Senator John Kennedy went on the Theo Von Show and dropped a wild stat about Louisiana alligators — turns out the numbers tell a slightly different story.

A Baton Rouge neighborhood flooded, city crews showed up, and somehow the guy watching from the sidewalk became the story everyone couldn't stop talking about.

Vitalant's Race Against the Clock Blood Drive runs July 13–17 across Acadiana. Donate at 20+ locations in Lafayette, New Iberia, Opelousas, and more. Win a car or t-shirt.

Four Brookshire grocery stores, the parent company of Super 1 Foods, are shutting their doors this month — three in Louisiana, one in Arkansas .

Turns out scanning your own groceries might actually be worth something — at least a few states seem to think so. Do you think Louisiana should as well?

Alabama got six spots. Kentucky got four. Florida got six. Louisiana? Two. And both of them are in the same city. Make of that what you will.

Lafayette's wine scene runs deeper than most people realize — and seven local spots are making a pretty strong case for staying close to home.

Ye will return to New Orleans for the first time in 13 years with a Caesars Superdome concert scheduled for Aug. 28.

A Baton Rouge woman ordered something from Amazon and watched it fall from the sky — then bounce off her lawn. The future is here, but it's a little bumpy.

Thousands in Louisiana residents may have unclaimed money waiting. Learn who qualifies and how to claim property worth up to $90,000.

Whether you're a longtime Downtown Alive! regular or thinking about checking it out for the first time, the Fall 2026 lineup offers something for everyone.

It started with a sticker request at a beach parking lot and turned into one of those moments families talk about for years.

If you're looking the best cheeseburgers in Lafayette and Louisiana, check out these burger joints included on the 'Cheeseburger Bucket List'.

A former Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's deputy was fired and arrested following an investigation into a reported domestic disturbance in Westlake.

A Louisiana mom says an out-of-state stranger stole photos of her son, faked his death online, and even launched a fraudulent GoFundMe before police began investigating.

New Orleans Saints 2026 Training Camp begins July 29 at the Ochsner Sports Performance Center. Nine free public practices run through the preseason. Tickets available July 14.

Louisiana holds some pretty wild records — and a few of them will make you laugh, cringe, and maybe argue with your neighbor.

A new study reveals Louisiana's luckiest months to win the Powerball jackpot. There are three of them.

Colorado State University has now cut its hurricane forecast three times this season — and the reason comes down to something happening way out in the Pacific Ocean.

Lafayette Parish's median home price has climbed $65,000 since 2019, and mid-6% mortgage rates are adding to the squeeze for buyers.

A St. Landry Parish woman is facing a $350 fine after LDWF agents say she sold native turtles through social media posts.

Why does everything stink more in summer? Heat and humidity help bacteria thrive, making common household odors far more noticeable.