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Jo Dee Messina skipped prom and football games as a teenager to chase her music career. That sacrifice paid off big time in the '90s.

Southwest Louisiana voters head to the polls November 3. See the major races, local tax proposals, and constitutional amendments on the ballot.

Southwest Louisiana high school football enters Week 9. Check out the latest playoff rankings, power ratings, district standings, and full game schedule.

A memorial fund for a slain officer's family collected over six thousand dollars. The family of the fallen lawman never saw any of the money.

It's no suprise we love a cold beer in Acadiana, but just how many cold beers are we drinking every year in Louisiana?

Louisiana could gain 25,000 jobs from a proposed nuclear campus. See what the project means for the State and hundreds of jobs in New Iberia.

A restaurant that once stood high above Paris now sits on St. Charles Avenue in New Orleans. Here's the surprising history behind the building.

Halloween falls on a Saturday this year, and kids across Southwest Louisiana will be out trick-or-treating. These simple safety tips could help protect your little ghosts and goblins.

Which Halloween candy you said you would absolutely refuse to eat? Here's what you said.

My memories of couple skating and riding up and down Ryan street listening to Chicago are all came back when I heard the news. Here's what to know.

Dollar General faces a major lawsuit from the FTC and twenty states, including Louisiana, over systematic overcharging at checkout.

Brothers Osborne keeps their backstage demands refreshingly low key, sticking to energy drinks, liquor, and enough candy to fuel a tour bus full of road warriors.

Thieves are using relay devices to steal cars right from your driveway, even when the key fob is inside your home.

LSU and Alabama will kick off at 2:30 p.m. CT on November 7 in Baton Rouge. Here's the TV channel, game details, and what's at stake.

Looking for free Halloween fun in Lake Charles? The 2026 SWLA Veterans Fest features BBQ, live music, a car show, and trick-or-treating.

An old Cajun legend tells of a mysterious glowing light that lures people deep into Louisiana swamps. The story of Le Feu Follet might make you think twice about exploring after dark.

The Zydeco Boss, Keith Frank, is bringing the party to the Cowboy Block Party for the first time ever and admission is FREE! Here's what you need to know.

Get ready for a full day of holiday entertainment, ending with a dazzling fireworks display over the lake. Here's what you need to know before you go.