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Looking for things to do in Louisiana this fall? Check out the 2026 schedule of fairs, festivals, food events and holiday celebrations.

Kenny Chesney's mom gave this guy haircuts as a kid. Now he's opening for Chesney on tour. Talk about full circle.

Governor Jeff Landry signed an order allowing some Louisiana farmers and timber workers to use dyed diesel through October 22, 2026.

Louisiana's got serious talent on the singing competition circuit, from American Idol winners to Voice runners-up who nearly took it all.

Alligator Hunters in St Martin and St Mary Parish learned the hard way the Louisiana Department of Wildlife Officials don't play when it comes to protecting the Sportsman's Paradise.

“Movies Under the Stars” returns for four free Friday night movie events this October. See the full schedule and locations.

There is a bunch of things going down this weekend in the Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana area. Here's the list.

Ella Langley's 'Choosin Texas' just shattered records with 23 weeks at number one. She's still trying to find words for how surreal it all feels.

There's actually a perfectly good explanation for why Riley Green does not buy his own albums.

The Harvest Lights Fall Festival is coming to Lake Charles October 24 with food, music, horses, crafts and a chance to meet local first responders.

Elvis Presley performed two sold-out shows in Lake Charles in 1975. You can hear a recording of The King performing live at the Civic Center.

Louisiana families on food assistance are getting a boost starting October first, though the amounts vary based on household size.

A Kentucky political festival with Kid Rock and Dog the Bounty Hunter just got canceled. Turns out six VIP ticket sales wasn't enough to keep it going.

Even after the loss to Ole Miss, ticket sellers aren’t backing down from the sky-high prices for this Saturday’s home game against Texas A&M.

She is officially an award-winning artist! The SWLA singer-songwriter took home the hardware at the Josie Music Awards in Nashville.

Learn the story of Toni Jo Henry, the woman executed at the Calcasieu Parish Courthouse, and the haunting legends tied to the historic Lake Charles building.

McNeese will turn back to Jake Strong at quarterback Saturday after Devin Lippold suffered a wrist injury in the loss to UTRGV.

Northwest Louisiana's deer season stretches all the way to January. That's months of hunting ahead, so start prepping your equipment today.