An alleged flirting incident that happened mid-February in Melville led to the shooting of two brothers, leaving one of them dead. A grand jury just handed down indictments for the two suspects involved.
Brittney Houston has always had a drive for success, and she is always looking for the next person she can reach and help. That's why her loved ones nominated her for this year's Remarkable Women Award.
BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) -- The Louisiana Legislature has voted to overturn Gov. Edwards' veto of the congressional redistricting maps. The Senate voted 27-11 to overturn the veto after the House voted 73-21. Gov. Edwards said he was "disappointed but not surprised" after the veto override and believes that the map is unfair while emphasizing [...]
On Wednesday, March 30, 2022, at 12:30 p.m., Entergy has reported over 18,000 power outages across the state.
Natchitoches Parish deputies and firefighters helped to rescue a family trapped in a double-wide mobile home after a tree fell on it during severe weather early Tuesday afternoon.
Habitat for Humanity organizations across the U.S. received a grant for $46 million from author and philanthropist MacKenzie Scott, and Lafayette's branch of the organization is using their fair share of $2.5 million to help provide affordable homes to families in Acadiana.
A pair of shoplifters are behind bars on multiple charges after an investigation by Abbeville Police, according to Chief William Spearman.
The St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office (SMPSO) is asking the public for help locating a missing girl who was last seen Monday evening.
A St. Landry Parish corrections officer was arrested Monday, March 28 and charged with malfeasance in office after an investigation revealed he allegedly attacked an inmate in December of 2021.
Deborah Ann Sollberger, 66, of Mississippi and 40-year-old Kevin Lee Dunbar, of Louisiana, are accused of taking almost $100,000 from an 88-year-old member of their family.
On April 23 in Erath City Park, the second annual Festivals des Famillies d'Erath Cornhole Tournament will be taking place.
UPDATE 4:35 P.M. — Panama City Beach Police said a 4-year-old girl from Tennessee was struck and killed Tuesday. A local person of interest is being questioned. No suspect has been named at this time. The incident happened at about 2:15 p.m. "We received a call of a vehicle vs pedestrian traffic accident that occurred [...]
Five people are facing multiple charges after an attempted traffic stop turned into a high-speed police chase from New Iberia to Broussard.
In two weeks, it will be one year since the SEACOR Power lift boat capsized off the coast of Port Fourchon.
Reports show about 2,500 teacher vacancies exist across the state.
At just 2 years old, Ammo is the Kaplan Police Department's first full-time K-9.
The following is a short list of announced school closures and/or short day for Wednesday, March 30, 2022.
No evacuations were necessary following a brush fire Tuesday afternoon in Iberia Parish.
McKinsey Nicholas has been named the 2022 Youth of the Year for the Boys and Girls Clubs of Acadiana. To achieve the title of Youth of the Year on any level, Club members must embody the values of leadership and service, academic excellence, and healthy lifestyles.