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Nothing quite says 'Christmas time in Louisiana' like the 'Cajun Night Before Christmas', enjoy!

If you've never been through a catastrophe like this, or even if you have, it can be hard to know where to start. The Red Cross has these helpful tips to get you started and keep you safe.

Looking for family fun this 4th of July? Well you are in luck because we've got your complete rundown of events throughout the Acadiana area so you and family can get out and check out fireworks and more.

The 24th annual Smoked Meat Festival will be held in Ville Platte on June 24th and 25th at the Ville Platte Northside Civic Center grounds.

If you're from South Louisiana, you probably already have a Cajun name. T' Mike, Boosta, Boogie, and Struck are a few people that I know. But, what if you don't officially have a Cajun name? Have no fear, because the "Cajun Name Generator" will fix you right up like dat!

The Mardi Gras EarthCam will allow everyone who's not here in Louisiana to join in on the fun of carnival season!

Due to the Ragin' Cajun football game at Cajun Field on Saturday, October 10, shuttle service for Festivals Acadiens et Creoles is being moved.

According to officials with the Department of Corrections, early indications show Benjuiel Johnson was getting released from Dixon on good behavior for prior charges.

Every town across the world has some sort of creepy local haunt. Down here in South Louisiana, we definitely have our fair share. The legend of Mary Jane's Bridge is one I've been hearing about forever.

Louisiana is home to over 400 unique and individual festivals every year, from all parts of our beautiful state - there is bound to be one for you this fall!

Around 10:15 this morning (9/22) a 1-year-old girl was found alone on Holly Beach.

Domestic violence that turns deadly has place Louisiana in the top ten of a very disturbing nationwide study.

The 8th annual Boudin Cook Off will be held in downtown Lafayette on Saturday, October 17th - a fun and tasty event for the whole family!

Vermilion Catholic jump-started their season a week ago with a 35-21 victory over Catholic High New Iberia. Enjoy some of the sights.

Lt. Bergeron leaves behind a wife of 28 years along with their two children

Add another road project to the construction happening in Lafayette.

Another "slow moving operation" has begun for this week on Johnston Street as crews will be performing a bump cutting operation, which helps to smooth uneven surfaces.

The incident happened just before 6 a.m. near I-10 just West of Crowley.

Three people were transported to the hospital with minor injuries after the train at Zoosiana (Zoo of Acadiana) went off the tracks and flipped on its side today.

The Franklin, Berwick, and Morgan City Police Departments assisted the St. Mary Parish Sheriff’s Office in this investigation.