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Every Mardi Gras season, locals can spot a rookie from a mile away. From where you stand to what you wear and how you plan your exit, these common Mardi Gras mistakes instantly give newcomers away. If this is your first Carnival season, consider this a handy reminder.

A former Estherwood Police Department sergeant pleaded guilty to crimes against a minor and gets a 15-year sentence.

She's kicked into high gear due to a key TV opportunity.

South Louisiana faces freezing temps this weekend. Pipes can burst even without snow when temps hit 32°F. Simple steps protect your home from $66K damage.

In a wild turn of events on North University Street, two suspects took off from deputies, leaving more than just a trail of dust behind.

Additional cast details and a general overview of the plot were also shared alongside 13 preview pictures.

For the folks that are part of Mardi Gras krewes in Louisiana, it's definitely a ton of fun, and it's also a huge financial commitment.

A Lafayette Parish, Louisiana teen has been arrested and is facing serious charges of possession of child pornography.

A Thibodaux, Louisiana man was cited for selling red drum and speckled trout caught with a recreational license. Louisiana law requires commercial licenses to sell fish.

It didn't take long for the couple to be identified on the show.

Police say a New Iberia parent got involved in a student altercation at NISH. She was booked on multiple charges, and is now off the jail roster.

The heartbeat of Texas flows through Langley’s song, where less really is more. Let’s dig into what makes this tune resonate.

In a new interview, Keith Urban gets philosophical about music, creativity and why less is more right now.

The two have been friends for years, but they're not above a little gentle ribbing.

A Great White is visiting the gulf this winter and it's been pinged not far from one of our favorite beaches.

Downtown Alive! is back with free live music in Downtown Lafayette for Spring 2026.

A homeowner is lucky to be alive in Louisiana after a car ended up in their living room following a police pursuit.

Fat Pat’s is expanding in Lafayette, a new beer garden is planned, and Walmart is investing millions nearby.

Caught in the act: a night on the levee turns into a costly mistake for one Louisiana hunter. The details are as gripping as they are cautionary.

A port of call popular with cruises that sail out of Galveston and New Orleans has been yanked by another major cruise line. Here's where you won't be stopping in 2026.

If you love chicken wings then you have to sample wings from the only two wing joints in Louisiana to make Southern Living's Best Wings in the South list.

Life in South Louisiana is unpredictable. From rainstorms to mosquitoes, these 10 car essentials help drivers handle whatever the day throws at them.

Landman shared nearly a dozen pictures from Season 2, Episode 10. One really scares us.

As we all look forward to a happy and safe 2026, the Lafayette Police Department has released its crime report from December of 2025 in the Hub City.