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South Louisiana High School Teens Invited to Prom Dress Giveaway in Lafayette
This weekend, the Acadiana Mall plays host for the 7th Annual Butterfly Event Project Prom Dress Giveaway.
Princess Kate Apologizes, Admits Editing Family Photo That Fueled Rumors About Her Health
Kate, Princess of Wales, apologized Monday for “confusion” caused by her editing of a family photo released by the palace — an image of Kate and her children that was intended to calm concern and speculation about the British royal’s health, but had the opposite effect.
Two Missing Northside High School Students Found Safe, Return Home
Lafayette Police announced that two missing Northside High School students have been safely located and returned to their homes.
Watch: President Joe Biden Delivers 2024 State of the Union Address
On Thursday night (Mar. 7) President Joe Biden delivered the annual State of the Union address. See the video and full transcript here.
Nikki Haley to Suspend Campaign, Leaving Donald Trump as Last Major Republican Candidate
Nikki Haley will suspend her presidential campaign today (Mar. 6) leaving Donald Trump as the last remaining major candidate for the 2024 Republican nomination.
Facebook, Instagram, Messenger and Threads down in widespread outage
Users of Meta’s Facebook, Instagram, Threads and Messenger platforms are experiencing login issues in what appears to be a widespread outage.
Supreme Court Rules Trump Can Appear on Ballot in Louisiana, All States Despite Capitol Attack
The Supreme Court on Monday unanimously restored Donald Trump to 2024 presidential primary ballots, rejecting state attempts to hold the Republican former president accountable for the Capitol riot.
Fatal Single-Vehicle Crash Claims Life of Young Maurice Man in Vermilion Parish
A single-vehicle crash on Louisiana Highway 92 resulted in the death of a young man from Maurice, LA.
McConnell will step down as the Senate Republican leader in November
Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate leader in history, will step down from that position in November.
Are These The Four Players Who Would Be on the Saints Mount Rushmore of the Last Decade?
According to the numbers, these are the best four Saints players of the last decade (2014-2024). Do you agree?
Lafayette Celebrates 20 Years of African American Heritage with Annual Parade
The African American Heritage Foundation of Lafayette is set to celebrate two decades of cultural pride and heritage with its 20th Annual African American Heritage Parade.
AT&T Service Restored for Users in Louisiana and Beyond–But What Happened?
AT&T released a statement after service was out for customers nationwide on Thursday. The FBI is also looking into the outage.
NICU Evacuated Due to Fire at Ochsner Lafayettte General Hospital
A fire at Ochsner Lafayette General Hospital led to an evacuation of its NICU late Wednesday afternoon.
Lafayette Police in Standoff Following Stabbing Incident Near Saint Streets
Lafayette Police are currently engaged in a standoff following a Tuesday morning incident that has sent at least one person to the hospital.
Opelousas, Louisiana Police Officer Resigns After Shooting Chief of Police, Wife
An Opelousas police officer has resigned after being charged in shooting the Chief of Police and his wife in a controversial situation that combined an extramarital affair and police misconduct.
Shooting after Chiefs Super Bowl Parade May Have Stemmed From Dispute, Not Terrorism
While the investigation is still ongoing, police say the Chiefs Super Bowl parade shooting is not linked to terrorism, but may have "stemmed from a dispute."
Last-Minute Lovers in Louisiana, Walmart’s Got Your Back This Valentine’s Day
For the first time ever, Walmart is offering a service that could be a (love) life saver for last-minute Valentines in Louisiana.
Super Bowl 2024 Was Most Watched Telecast of All Time, Reaching More Than 123 Million Viewers
This year's Super Bowl made history, shattering all previous records to become the most-watched broadcast ever.
Louisiana Police Officers ‘Lean Wit’ It, Rock Wit’ It’ While Waiting for Mardi Gras Parade
In the latest installment of police officers dancing before, during, or after Mardi Gras parades, watch these NOLA cops "lean wit it, rock wit it."
Lafayette Regional Airport Introduces Convenient Cell Phone Waiting Area for Hassle-Free Pickups
The Lafayette Regional Airport has introduced a new feature that promises to streamline the often hectic (and annoying) process of picking up arrivals.