After expensive renovation, National Mall Reflecting Pool awash in algae

Weather

Lower rain chances and higher temperatures return to the forecast

Covering Louisiana

Roads closed from flooding in Avoyelles Parish

Weather

Festival International looks fantastic, but severe storms are possible tonight

St. Martin Parish

Tree planted in memory of former animal shelter member

Lafayette Parish

Artists showcase talents at annual Festival International

Covering Louisiana

One arrested, one sought in Baton Rouge mall shooting

Sports

Juvenile arrest prompts push for sportsmanship in youth leagues

Covering Louisiana

Arrests made in 1982 homicide of 16-year-old Roxanne Sharp

Lafayette Parish

School mourns senior killed in mall shooting

St. Landry Parish

Autism Love 365's 12th Annual Family Fun Day set for Saturday

Lafayette Parish

Ascension Episcopal identifies senior who died in Baton Rouge shooting

Covering Louisiana

House votes to conceal records of athletic revenue-sharing figures

News

Étouffée Festival returns to Arnaudville April 23-25

Lafayette Parish

Mall of Louisiana closed as school community mourns and reacts

Lafayette Parish

Mayor-President Boulet speaks out on Baton Rouge mall shooting

Homepage

Livingston Parish deputies detain man with gun and drugs amid investigation

Weather

Festival Weekend: Warm, quiet weather expected through Festival

Lafayette Parish

Moussa Sadou reflects on journey from volunteer to Festival president

Lafayette Parish

Day two of Festival International kicked off with opening ceremonies

Lafayette Parish

Community responds after Ascension Episcopal students are hurt in shooting

Vermilion Parish

Kaplan mother raises concerns after children not dropped off from school bus

UL Sports

Cajuns’ Season Ends Against Marshall in SBC Second Round

Covering Louisiana

Second person faces gun charges in Shreveport mass slaying

UL Sports

Marceaux returns home to boost Cajuns

St. Martin Parish

Breaux Bridge shooting under investigation after one death, two injuries

Weather

Drought persists; Little rainfall expected through the rest of April

Festival International

Poor Boy’s Riverside Inn rolls out tradition at Festival International

High School Sports

Why Kaine Guidry resigned as Rayne football coach

Covering Louisiana

Protecting students from being exploited by deepfakes is a legislative priority

Covering Louisiana

Bill would require minors to have parental permission to download apps

Lafayette Parish

Tourists flock to Lafayette for Festival International; businesses see influx

Lafayette Parish

Big Towns Summit connects mid-size cities to solve shared problems

Lafayette Parish

Man arrested in 30-year-old Lafayette Parish cold case

Covering Louisiana

Three Ascension Episcopal School seniors hurt in Baton Rouge mall shooting

Covering Louisiana

Should La. place a lifetime term limit on governors? A close House vote says no

UL Sports

Cajuns Host SBC-Leading Marshall in Final Home Series

Festival International

Know before you go: Festival International 2026

St. Martin Parish

One dead, two wounded in Breaux Bridge shooting

Acadia Parish

Church Point man wanted in home invasion

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