House vote to extend spy tool fails and could lapse as Friday deadline looms

National News

Spotify removed podcasts promoting prescription drug sales, investigation finds

World News

Vital US-Canada Gordie Howe Bridge faces delay despite completion

St. Landry Parish

Carencro man accused of child sex abuse at treatment center

Evangeline Parish

Acosta Foundation Bass Fishing Tournament returns for fourth year

Covering Louisiana

LSP: No known threats to any festival after arrest

In Your Parish

In Your Parish Headlines: April 23, 2026

Weather

Pop up showers possible, but forecast looks drier for the weekend

St. Landry Parish

Parish president defends rehab program after death of inmate

Lafayette Parish

Local innovators are making connections at Innovate South

Lafayette Parish

Huge crowds gather for Festival International's opening day

Covering Louisiana

Measles case confirmed in Louisiana

UL Sports

Brasch emerges as lockdown closer for Louisiana

Iberia Parish

New Iberia house fire under investigation after man found unresponsive

Iberia Parish

E-Crane expands operations to the Port of Iberia

Lafayette Parish

UPDATE: School system files writ application

Weather

Festival begins today; Off and on showers continue through the week

Festival International

Festival International de Louisiane music lineup

High School Sports

Crowley names Joel Sinclair head football coach

Lafayette Parish

St. Bernard Fire Chief tapped to lead Lafayette department

Festival International

List: Festival International de Louisiane food vendors

Covering Louisiana

House bill would grant civil immunity to security guards for "justified force"

Covering Louisiana

State Senate approves stricter agent oversight in NIL deals

Tools for Schools

Eunice High building on performance with Tools for Schools

Lafayette Parish

UPDATE: Coalition head declines meet with superintendent

In Your Parish

In Your Parish Headlines: April 22, 2026

Weather

Festival kicks off with spotty showers in the forecast

Lafayette Parish

The anti-litter poster contest and cleanest school winners were announced

Lafayette Parish

CEO Dr. Chris Williams gave neighbors a look inside the Sun Community Center

UL Sports

Louisiana baseball seeking late-season surge to reach Sun Belt tournament

Evangeline Parish

Acadiana’s longest-serving Superintendent announces retirement

Lafayette Parish

Downtown businesses prepare for this week's festival crowds

Lafayette Parish

Police increase downtown security for 40th Festival International

St. Martin Parish

St. Martinville sewer project moves forward, pump station work continues

Lafayette Parish

Mayor-president vetoes downtown development plan after council approval

Vermilion Parish

Debris and dead alligators pile up under Vermilion Parish bridge

Weather

Scattered showers & storms into the weekend, but workable for Festival

Lafayette Parish

UPDATE: Teen shot this weekend has died

Covering Louisiana

Shreveport man faces gun charges in mass slaying

UL Sports

Louisiana Meets Marshall to Open SBC Championship

Covering Louisiana

Another major wave expected; lights out tonight!

Lafayette Parish

Annual stroke screening event at no cost to participants

Vermilion Parish

Vermilion Council on Aging Spring Barbecue Fundraiser set for Sunday

Festival International

Ochsner Eat Fit partners with Festival International vendors

Acadia Parish

Neighbors rally to help Kanonu family: “It takes a village — and a kidney”