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AOC Community Media has named former television anchor, radio host, and LCG deputy chief of staff Jamie Angelle as its next executive director.

A judge blocked St. Landry Parish from closing Krotz Springs Elementary Wednesday, hours before a scheduled board vote. A July 10 hearing will decide what's next.

From Acadian Superette in Freetown to a court-ordered closure on Ambassador Caffery, Lafayette's dining scene keeps changing in 2026. Here's what closed and what's replacing it.

St. Landry Parish's school board votes Wednesday on closing six schools and reconfiguring four more for 2026-2027.

Newly released bodycam footage shows Louisiana pastor Tony Spell making threats during a neighborhood dispute just days after his felony battery arrest.

Three and a half years of feeding Acadiana, and now Shane's Famous Quesadilla Burgers is closing its doors for good — Friday is the last chance to stop in.

A Bigfoot hunter claims DNA testing on a mysterious body found in the woods revealed a human-Neanderthal hybrid.

From Youngsville on July 3 to Lafayette Stars & Stripes on July 4, Acadiana has a full weekend of Independence Day fireworks, live music, and family events

Back in 1936, a small town in Bossier Parish set the heat record.

Two people were shot on North St. Antoine Street in Lafayette at 2:55 p.m. Tuesday, June 30. One is in critical condition and one is stable. LPD is investigating.

Right after the Fourth of July, store shelves start telling a different story — but in Louisiana, summer is nowhere near finished.

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An 84-year-old man says a particularly enticing waffle ad is what sent him to the hospital — and now he's taking Waffle House to court over it.

Picture this: a hot summer day in South Louisiana and your cooler's working overtime. Here's a clever tip to keep those brews icy cold without breaking the bank.

Authorities have identified one adult and confirmed two juveniles among those arrested in the viral Lafayette Parish beating case.

Former Rep. Rickey Hardy says LPSS broke state law at the March meeting that launched Comeaux High's closure. The AG and Lafayette DA are both reviewing.

Louisiana DOTD has deployed AI-powered traffic detection on I-12 in Denham Springs — the first of its kind in the state — to spot slowdowns before they turn dangerous.

Voting is underway as Louisiana State Police seek another spot in the Best-Looking Cruiser Calendar while highlighting Louisiana.

Three people have been arrested after a viral video showed an 11-year-old Lafayette Parish girl being beaten by other children.

It’s not every day you see such dedication in the summer sun—this young lawnmower is setting an example for all of us.

A passenger died after an overturned truck crash in Iberia Parish. Troopers say the driver fled but was later arrested following an anonymous tip.

Known as the Mansfield Bar, this important safety feature carries a name tied to one of the most heartbreaking highway tragedies in Louisiana history.

Kenner Police arrested 11 people, including a 75-year-old man legally named Santa Claus, in a weekend child exploitation sting. Ten more suspects remain wanted.

Just in time for the Fourth of July, anglers will be thrilled to know about a generous boost to their red snapper limits this holiday weekend.