The spending gap between wealthy and lower-income Americans may be narrowing

National News

Illinois player wins largest Powerball lottery jackpot of the year

St. Landry Parish

Child dies in shooting near Kim Drive, Opelousas police say

Lafayette Parish

LPD investigating deadly shooting

Lafayette Parish

Back-to-school shopping tips to help families save money

St. Landry Parish

JS Clark Leadership Academy opens new campus in Opelousas

Covering Louisiana

Toddler was in foster care less than a month before she died

Lafayette Parish

LCG announces Girard Park Circle road closure

Covering Louisiana

Chad Sonnier appointed Louisiana State Fire Marshal

St. Landry Parish

Opelousas repairs major water line

Lafayette Parish

Chlorine leak contained, no injuries reported

St. Landry Parish

A St. Landry man sentenced in Texas crime spree

Covering Louisiana

LDH launches cyclosporiasis dashboard

Lafayette Parish

Lafayette Courthouse evacuated - but one judge has court anyway

News

Free youth basketball camp coming to Debaillon Park

Weather

Dry finish to what's been a dry week

Saints

Saints QB Tyler Shough says offseason bonding built chemistry

Lafayette Parish

What's Your Story?: 14 Years old, one big idea

Lafayette Parish

Report highlights employment barriers for formerly incarcerated Louisianans

Weather

More heat into the weekend; some storms Saturday night

Saints

Saints sign Chris Olave to four-year extension

St. Landry Parish

Scam Alert: Fake texts in St. Landry Parish

Lafayette Parish

United Way's Early Head Start Center marks 15 years in Lafayette

Lafayette Parish

Louisiana bans debit card surcharges at restaurants, retailers

Iberia Parish

IPSO looking for missing 16-year-old

Lafayette Parish

One person injured in "flash fire" at Lafayette engine shop

Covering Louisiana

Albertsons announces Back-to-School Nourishing Neighbors Campaign

St. Landry Parish

SBA loans now available for Tropical Storm Arthur damages

Iberia Parish

USAF participating in mosquito exercise in Iberia Parish

Acadia Parish

SCAM ALERT: Thieves posing as bankers in Acadia Parish

Covering Louisiana

US DOE, Louisiana advance nuclear discussions

Lafayette Parish

2026 Love Our Schools CAFÉ Launch happening Friday, July 31

Weather

The annual "It's still hot and I'm out of things to say" summer forecast

St. Landry Parish

Grand Coteau council rejects proposed PACE traffic enforcement program

St. Landry Parish

Hope for Opelousas receives grant to help transform new youth center

Saints

Saints open training camp as Kellen Moore emphasizes growth

Sports

Gumbeaux Gators top Cane Cutters behind dominant pitching

UL Sports

Tito Chikere donates school supplies to Acadiana students

High School Sports

LCA RB Caiden Bellard transfers to U-High

Lafayette Parish

Scooter crash survivor speaks out as e-bike injuries increase nationwide

St. Martin Parish

Ole Richie's Drive-Inn set to reopen in St. Martinville

St. Landry Parish

Gas shut down in Town of Melville due to leak

Jeff Davis Parish

Jeff Davis Parish wants your help finding dangerous roads

Lafayette Parish

Downtown Lafayette leaders highlight progress, challenges

Weather

More heat, but some storms this weekend