National News

Scorching temperatures force changes to some July 4 events

Scripps News Life

July 4 closures start Friday for some offices and services

Poll: Americans excited to celebrate July 4, but divided on Trump’s role

Lafayette Parish

Beyond the fireworks: Supporting veterans with PTSD this Independence Day

Sports

Acadiana Cane Cutters clinch playoff spot in Texas Collegiate League

Sports

Corbin NeSmith finding purpose through mixed martial arts

Covering Louisiana

AG Liz Murrill responds to indictment

Weather

Afternoon showers and storms continue through the holiday weekend

Lafayette Parish

Paramedic shares heat safety tips ahead of summer holidays

Lafayette Parish

Hot dog eating contest set for Lafayette's Fourth of July celebration

St. Landry Parish

Eunice High football team prioritizes hydration and heat safety during summer

Lafayette Parish

DOTD signs major milestone for I-49 Lafayette Connector

Covering Louisiana

Attorney General indicted

St. Landry Parish

Emergency insurance rule issued for Tropical Storm Arthur

Lafayette Parish

Former prison guard sentenced to prison

Covering Louisiana

Jonesville, La., native takes command of ‘Bandit’ battalion

GMA

Back to School Bash for kids of the incarcerated coming to Robicheaux Center

Covering Louisiana

Zapps recall now "highest level"

Evangeline Parish

Ville Platte projects deficits in public safety

Covering Louisiana

A little history lesson on the Revolutionary War, and Louisiana's role

GMA

In Your Parish Headlines: July 2, 2026

Weather

Little change in the forecast with showers popping up the next few afternoons

St. Landry Parish

School Board votes to close six schools, including Krotz Springs Elementary

Lafayette Parish

Two families receive keys to new Lafayette Habitat homes

St. Landry Parish

Two killed in St. Martin Parish crash

Acadia Parish

Branch man killed in Acadia Parish three-car crash

Lafayette Parish

Battle to end food insecurity comes to Lafayette grocery store

Sports

Louisiana Attorney General Murrill Launches Athlete Agent Registration Portal

Lafayette Parish

Doctor warns skin cancer risk rises with unprotected sun exposure

Lafayette Parish

Road trip vehicle maintenance tips ahead of July 4th weekend

Acadia Parish

Rayne celebrates Fourth with free events, new mural

Weather

Scattered storms through the holiday weekend

Covering Louisiana

‘Explosive’ diarrhea illness reported in 17 states; Louisiana included

Vermilion Parish

Abbeville officials sworn in at historic ceremony

St. Landry Parish

TRO issued to stop closure of Krotz Springs Elementary

UL Sports

Brown Named To D1Baseball Freshman All-America Team

Vermilion Parish

Erath kicks off 90th annual Fourth of July Celebration

Covering Louisiana

Hancock Whitney offers financial tips for hurricane season

Covering Louisiana

UPDATE: Lafayette shelter participating in national drive

Covering Louisiana

Family Tree offers water safety tips

Vermilion Parish

Scam Alert: Fake emails sent to Duck Festival vendors

Lafayette Parish

Lafayette Police K-9 dies; investigation underway

Covering Louisiana

AG is target of grand jury, sources say

GMA

In Your Parish Headlines: July 1, 2026