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Former Teacher Will Spend Time in Prison for Student Communications

Officials say the exchanges between the student and now former teacher were graphic.

Garth Brooks Had a Wild Idea For His Denver Show, But the Sheriff's Office Said No!

When he brought his Blame It All On My Roots Tour to Denver, Garth Brooks included a secret show at a bar. Now, the venue owner says that Brooks…

PICTURES: Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton's taste in real estate was just as simple and down-home as she was — and in the case of her former California cottage, just as magi…

The Wait Is Finally Over—Lafayette's Trader Joe's Opens Next Week

Trader Joe's Lafayette opening adds more than 60 local jobs and marks the specialty grocer's sixth Louisiana location.

'Swamp People’ Star Among 3 Arrested in Louisiana Theft Case

A ‘Swamp People’ personality is among three people arrested after Iberville Parish detectives recovered reportedly stolen materials from a Bayou…

Driver Arrested After Fatal Crash Into Lafayette Home

A 39-year-old Broussard man died after an SUV crashed into a Lafayette home. Police say the driver was over the legal alcohol limit.

Alexandria Man Sentenced After Hiding Machine Gun on His Own Child

Alexandria's Sheldon Franklin sentenced to 4+ years after hiding an illegal machine gun switch on his 10-year-old during a Pineville traffic sto…

Louisiana Deputy Used Flock Cameras To Search Ex-Fiancée’s Plate Thousands Of Times

A Louisiana deputy admitted using Flock cameras to search his ex-fiancée’s plate thousands of times over several years, officials say.

Cruising to Mexico? The Tourist Tax Just Doubled - What to Know

Mexico's nonresident tourist tax has doubled and will double again in two years.

It's Happening: Louisiana Is Close to Landing SpaceX's Next Rocket Launch Site

Louisiana nears a deal to bring SpaceX to Vermilion Parish. A 130,000-acre marsh site near Pecan Island could become a major rocket launch facil…

Louisiana Caregiver Accused of Stealing From Paralyzed Patient

A caregiver at a Baton Rouge assisted living facility was arrested for allegedly exploiting a disabled resident with Alzheimer's.

These Are the Most Romantic Restaurants in Lafayette

Make this Valentine's Day special for you and that special person in your life with a romantic evening spent at one of Lafayette's love inspirin…