An Amber Alert is an effort between law enforcement and broadcasters used as an investigative tool with the goal of helping locate an abducted child. An Amber Alert is not sent in every missing child's case, so what are the criteria for one to be issued in Louisiana?
Officials from the St. Martin Parish School Board confirmed that schools will be closed on Friday, May 20 due to staffing shortages.
While COVID-19 vaccinations will not be required for school children to attend classes in the 2022-23 school year, the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is doubling down on its assertion that school children should be vaccinated as cases are starting to rise again.
A Lafayette man was sentenced to prison on Friday, May 13 following his January conviction that was handed down by a jury for an armed robbery and shooting at a tobacco store that almost killed a man, according to a press release from the 15th Judicial District Attorney's Office.
A Breaux Bridge man will serve at least 25 years without parole for sexual battery of a girl under the age of 13, according to the 15th Judicial District Attorney's Office.
District Attorney Don Landry announced today that a Lafayette Parish jury has convicted a woman of shooting a 9mm at the ground near victims during an argument in 2019.
The owners of the Seacor Power have reached confidential settlements with some -- but not all -- of the victim's families, according to a filing in the U.S. Eastern District Court in New Orleans on Tuesday.
A pedestrian was killed overnight in Lafayette Parish on Hwy 90 near Andres Road.
A St. Mary Parish woman who was barred from ever working as a tax preparer again due to fraud has been caught by the Louisiana Department of Revenue in violation of that ban.
Louisiana State Police are asking for the public's help in finding a missing 8-year-old from Hammond believed to be in the company of his uncle and also believed to be in "imminent danger."
The Lafayette Animal Shelter & Care Center (LASCC) announced that this weekend, May 20 and 21, pet adoption fees will be waived, thanks to Bounty Paper Towels and Best Friends Animal Society.
We have got an update to a Dial Dalfred investigation about D.R. Horton Homes
A Rayne mother is speaking out and wants justice for her daughters who she says were beaten with a baseball bat, and says it didn’t end there.
The nationwide baby formula shortage has led to some parents trying different social media "hacks" to stretch their supply. Several local doctors warn this could be dangerous for your baby.
The Louisiana Supreme Court has rejected a former sheriff’s deputy’s claim that she should be able to take back her guilty plea in her husband’s death
Longtime Iberia Parish Councilmember Marty Trahan has died
The historic Toby's Lounge and Reception Center was built in the 50s. For decades, it served as a staple in St. Landry Parish. But its time ended in tragedy when a fire destroyed the building Monday afternoon.
Gas prices throughout Louisiana and the Shreveport area have increased to a new record high after a slight fall in early May.
A man was shot after kicking down the door at his grandfather’s home and getting into a confrontation with a family member.
Two bills tackling the divisive topic of the so-called “Critical Race Theory” hit the Capitol Tuesday. It turned to lengthy debates about what the legislature should be mandating over schools.