HOT 107.9

The tale of a pirate tunnel under a Louisiana school lives on—Jean Lafitte’s legend now commemorated with a new marker in New Iberia.

Hidden kitchen fees emerge at New Orleans restaurants as dining establishments add mandatory surcharges to bills, leaving customers questioning transparency in local tipping practices.

Louisiana travelers flying JetBlue and Spirit from MSY face toxic airplane fumes causing brain damage like NFL concussions. Incidents surge 660 percent in recent years.

Check out the final scores from all the Week 3 high school football games in South Louisiana, with updates on key matchups and district standings.

A 10-year-old boy says he was kidnapped at gunpoint while walking home from school.

Deputies say a Sulphur man’s target practice led to Cypress Cove Elementary being placed on a precautionary lockout.

Here’s a nostalgic, or a sad look back if you loved these, at some of the most popular Halloween candies that have disappeared over the past 30 to 40 years.

Louisiana's complete 2025 fall tailgating grill guide featuring the best BBQ equipment for football season. From pellet grills to portable options, find what works for Tiger Stadium parking lots to backyard watch parties.

The Hammond Police Department says a suspect hid inside a Walmart until closing, disguised himself as an employee, and stole $8,000 from a lock box.

As summer comes to an end, there's been a lot less rain than at the beginning of the season and that's making things dangerous in the region.

Three Louisiana men face up to $2,800 in fines and jail time after wildlife agents caught them illegally harvesting a pregnant deer during closed season.

The family of Trey Reed, the 21-year-old Delta State student found hanging on campus, is requesting a second independent autopsy.

There is very real, declassified 30 page plan on exactly how our government, military, and local law enforcement are to deal with an actual Zombie Apocalypse.

Shine bright this Thanksgiving Eve at Lafayette’s Camellia Crossing Gleaux Run—support cancer services while enjoying food, music, and a night of fun.

Grand Isle farmers launch Louisiana's first premium oyster brand using floating cages, selling individual oysters for $1 each at New Orleans restaurants.

Taylor Swift is reportedly heading back to movie theaters with a special event tied to her upcoming new album.

Authorities in central Louisiana are looking for a woman who allegedly stole several packs of steaks after walking out of a local grocery store.

The National Hurricane Center is currently monitoring two tropical systems in the Atlantic Basin. Meanwhile tropical models are suggesting the Gulf could become more active.

Fans of the iconic 20% off coupon from Bed Bath & Beyond will soon be able to apply those savings once again as the brand announces a triumphant return to Louisiana.

We asked Artificial Intelligence to give us some intel on the Louisiana versus Eastern Michigan football game on Saturday. Cajun fans, if the robots are right, you better buckle up for Saturday afternoon.

Students at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette witnessed an unusual campus accident this week when one of those Grubhub delivery robots collided with a university van.

A Louisiana nurse has been arrested after police say his 5-month-old son was hospitalized with a fractured skull.

Director Matt Reeves says ‘The Batman Part II’ will feature a villain story never seen before in a feature film.

Federal jury finds Lafayette Assistant District Attorney Gary Haynes guilty on all six charges in Operation Cajun Hustle bribery case involving pretrial diversion.