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A search that began with hope has turned into a heartbreaking loss for the Opelousas community. Lee Darbonne's family needs our support now more than ever.

Louisiana has its own hantavirus called Bayou virus, confirmed as recently as 2022 and 2023. Here's where it lives, who's at risk, and how to stay safe.

The corpse flower known as Elenore is expected to bloom any day now at Shangri La Botanical Gardens in Orange, Texas.

In Louisiana, the thrill of the find comes with a twist; knowing where you can dive legally is key.

Louisiana lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow Confederate monuments taken down from public spaces to be relocated to Louisiana state parks.

China Queen in Pineville has permanently closed as of May 11, 2026, following a viral deer incident, 31 health code violations, and a Louisiana Department of Health investigation.

With rising gas prices squeezing wallets, local families are on the hunt for budget-friendly bites, how does all you can eat shrimp and boneless wings sound?

With a recent sighting of the Asian longhorned tick, portions of Louisiana are now on high alert and with good reason.

What if your car still won't start and the engine still clicks after trying to jump it? Does it definitely mean your starter is dead or something else is wrong?

In a sweet turn of events this Mother's Day, a young girl reaches out for help in a moment of concern, leading to an unforgettable encounter.

A Louisiana man is now facing serious federal charges after authorities say he was involved in a large-scale turtle trafficking operation.

Louisiana's humidity runs 76–81% year-round, well above the level where rust forms on firearms. Here's what gun owners need to do before Hurricane Season begins on June 1.

The recent birth of an okapi, a rare zebra-giraffe hybrid at the Audubon Nature Institute in New Orleans has the world of zoology pretty excited right now .

There’s something eerie about spotting alligators in the heart of the city. A recent sighting has folks reminiscing about the wild side of New Orleans.

Parkview Baptist School coach Patrick Yomtob, 46, was arrested on indecent behavior charges after allegedly sending explicit texts to a 14-year-old student in Baton Rouge.

There's a buzz in Orange Beach as Dolly Parton proposes a new dinner theater—will it change the local vibe or enhance it?

The more we started dreaming up ideas, the more we realized some of these Cajun Girl Scout Cookie ideas sound legitimately amazing.

It's that time of year again when the air buzzes with excitement and seniors take to the roads in style.

A suspect accused of violent crimes across multiple parishes jumped into Lake Pontchartrain from the Causeway before being rescued and arrested.

Heavy rain is on the horizon. Rainfall amounts of half a foot or more are expected along the I-10 corridor.