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LORANGER, La. (KPEL News) - Former Tangipahoa Parish teacher 33-year-old Morgan Freche of Loranger has turned herself in to the sheriff's office as investigators say she not only had an inappropriate sexual relationship with a student, but is also allegedly the mother of the minor's child...

Hooters is celebrating its 40th anniversary, and to commemorate, they'll will be offering 83 cent wings at their Lafayette, Louisiana, and locations across the U.S.

The Louisiana Treasury has announced that more than 80,000 people are due money they aren't aware of.

Shocking video of a brawl at a Louisiana Popeye's is the latest chapter in a long story involving altercations between employees and customers. The town in eastern Louisiana is most famous for being the home of Britney Spears and, if the video continues to get views, the fight may add to Kentwood's notoriety.

Some shocking photos were shared by the New Orleans Fire Department on Monday evening.

The CDC has just released a new report on the 10 states with the most sexually transmitted diseases, and Louisiana is dangerously close to being number one on the list.

We know Louisiana has a fascination with food but is that why our dog's feet smell like Fritos corn chips? Or are they stepping in something unique to Louisiana?

They aren't in the Louisiana Welcome Guide but these nine things are important nuggets of knowledge that anyone moving to or living in Louisiana needs to know.

Ghost towns have always captured people's imaginations. Louisiana has quite a few of them, and many are closer than you might think.

Are there really names that are against the law in Louisiana?

Insurance rates are soaring Lafayette, Acadiana and all across Louisiana. My homeowners insurance nearly doubled, and I've discovered that there are things you may be able to do.

The property is located in the 15000 block of River Road and it is connected by paths and trails to L'Auberge Casino and Hotel, which is just across the road.

For most in Louisiana a porch light is a shining symbol of home but different colored porch lights can convey different messages.

When it comes to pollution and resident satisfaction, the north Louisiana city struggled.

A Louisiana teen has been arrested after he says he "woke up angry" and then shot and killed his mother and the family dog.

A recent study shared by WalletHub found the best and worst cities for women to reside in.

In some states, it may be just fine to leave the scene after hitting a deer, and in other states, it actually may be considered a crime.

How do Louisiana's public elementary schools rank when compared to one another? One educational website has released its findings and here are the results.

How much of the Powerball prize money did Louisiana lottery players win in last night's drawing? Here's what we know.

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPEL News) - There are a couple of bridges across south Louisiana that will be closed on Thursday as Department of Transportation and Development crews are scheduled to do important work on them. The first bridge that we will mention is the Calcasieu River Bridge in Lake Charles. As ...