Confirmed Ebola cases in Congo outbreak top 1,000 with 254 deaths

National News

Authorities arrest 2 more suspects in planned attack on Trump's UFC show

Lafayette Parish

Youngsville mayor urges support for Avoyelles Parish flood victims

Lafayette Parish

Lafayette police investigate shooting on W. Congress

Evangeline Parish

Basile police chief says officers who turned in badges will stay on the force

Lafayette Parish

Acadiana High celebrates new addition with 'Topping Out' ceremony

Lafayette Parish

Lafayette Parish School Board approves Comeaux High closure in 5-4 vote

Lafayette Parish

Lafayette Parish School Board votes to close Comeaux High School

News

Landry signs Louisiana Energy Protection Act

Vermilion Parish

Louisiana schools face potential state funding cuts, teacher stipends proposed

St. Martin Parish

What’s Your Story: From recovery to retail

Weather

Summer-like heat this weekend followed by a unsettled period

St. Martin Parish

St. Martinville plans power outage tonight

Lafayette Parish

Journalist Ruth Foote, who gave voice to Creole culture, has died

Vermilion Parish

Abbeville business owner, councilman-elect dies at 58

Lafayette Parish

UL asked legislature for $15 million; they got $9 million

UL Sports

Ragin' Cajun golfer named to two All-America lists

St. Landry Parish

St. Landry board to discuss more school closures

St. Landry Parish

Sandbags available for St. Landry Parish residents ahead of anticipated weather

Lafayette Parish

Fit + Fuel + Future summer camp registration now open

Covering Louisiana

UPDATE: Missing Child Advisory canceled

Weather

Typical summer weather to end the week, showers returning Sunday evening

High School Sports

STM safety Landen Ortte commits to Louisiana

St. Landry Parish

Protesters gather against Jessie Bellard after post on public housing

St. Martin Parish

St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office holds Junior Law Enforcement Academy

St. Landry Parish

Eunice City library renovations aim to restore historic look

Sports

Opelousas native earns Banana Ball tryout invite

Acadia Parish

Church Point retention pond project aims to ease flooding

Lafayette Parish

'100 Deadliest Days of Summer': Teens more at risk for fatal car crashes

Lafayette Parish

Milton residents weigh in on infrastructure needs at public planning meeting

Weather

Summer pattern until tropical moisture arrives later this weekend

Homepage Showcase

Louisiana SNAP recipients can now earn bonus benefits at Walmart statewide

Covering Louisiana

One juvenile injured in shooting at Baker High School

Lafayette Parish

Ochsner Lafayette General and Oceans Healthcare open behavioral health hospital

St. Mary Parish

UPDATE: Woman dies after being hit by train in Baldwin

UL Sports

Scott named SBC postgraduate scholarship recipient

St. Mary Parish

Caregiver accused of stealing from elderly client

In Your Parish

Atchafalaya Basinkeeper to host presentation on Basin’s role in flood protection

Lafayette Parish

Kiwanis Club of Scott launches Teddy Bear Drive for burn unit patients

Weather

Summer tightens its grip with a hot stretch of days

High School Sports

Carencro hosts 7-on-7 event as teams prepare for fall

St. Martin Parish

Houseboat law marks one year: Henderson mayor says basin cleanup is improving

Lafayette Parish

Carencro remains Louisiana’s fastest-growing city for fifth consecutive year

Weather

Rain chances down...heat going up

St. Landry Parish

Opelousas Museum receives Fieldwork Fellowship