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The 'Idol' judge's latest DIY project has her wondering if she's finally crossed the line into full-blown "granny chic."

Lafayette's former Noah's Cafe isn't gone after all. New owners are reopening the restaurant as Yen's Cafe, bringing back many former employees and the plate lunches locals have missed.

Here's everything we know about Taylor Sheridan's new TV show, 'The Laird.'

Bunnie XO says no one should be surprised by her kiss with Dylan Wolf over Fourth of July weekend.

Dollar General is testing a cashierless store powered by AI technology. Here's how it works, where it's located, and whether shoppers could see it expand.

What happened to that podcast episode?

Hot weather demands smarter hydration. Learn why coffee and other drinks may leave you more dehydrated than refreshed.

A hiring sign posted outside of a Buc-ee's store has recently gone viral after advertising salaries as high as $275,000 per year.

Steve Wariner sang one of the most recognizable TV theme songs of the 80s — and the producers had no idea who he really was.

Luke Bryan got asked what country music smells like — and his answer was so specific it actually makes perfect sense.

Senator John Kennedy went on the Theo Von Show and dropped a wild stat about Louisiana alligators — turns out the numbers tell a slightly different story.

A Baton Rouge neighborhood flooded, city crews showed up, and somehow the guy watching from the sidewalk became the story everyone couldn't stop talking about.

Deep tropical moisture is pushing up from the Gulf this weekend, and the concern isn't just how much rain falls — it's how fast.

Four Brookshire grocery stores, the parent company of Super 1 Foods, are shutting their doors this month — three in Louisiana, one in Arkansas .

Lafayette's wine scene runs deeper than most people realize — and seven local spots are making a pretty strong case for staying close to home.

Alabama got six spots. Kentucky got four. Florida got six. Louisiana? Two. And both of them are in the same city. Make of that what you will.

Turns out scanning your own groceries might actually be worth something — at least a few states seem to think so. Do you think Louisiana should as well?

Ye will return to New Orleans for the first time in 13 years with a Caesars Superdome concert scheduled for Aug. 28.

Ella Langley starts her tour mornings with a pot of warm water and a mindset that sounds more like a athlete than a pop star.

Newly-available police reports provide more information about what happened leading up to 'Storage Wars' star Darrell Sheets' death in April 2026.

A Baton Rouge woman ordered something from Amazon and watched it fall from the sky — then bounce off her lawn. The future is here, but it's a little bumpy.

One year ago, this list would have looked very different.

Thousands in Louisiana residents may have unclaimed money waiting. Learn who qualifies and how to claim property worth up to $90,000.

Whether you're a longtime Downtown Alive! regular or thinking about checking it out for the first time, the Fall 2026 lineup offers something for everyone.