Scripps News Life

Certain minifridges sold on Amazon recalled due to fire and burn hazards

Vermilion Parish

Vermilion Parish welcomes students back for first day of school

World News

Poland says it thwarted Russian plot to kill Ukrainian-American in Warsaw

Sports

Jayden Daniels sends LSU cease-and-desist over use of No. 5 jersey

National News

Tropical Storm Lala could reach hurricane strength near Hawaii this weekend

Acadiana Elections

John Dayries announces candidacy for Police Chief for the Town of Maurice

Acadiana Elections

Art LeBreton announces candidacy for Chief of Police for the City of Youngsville

Surrogate gives birth in Texas after judge orders life-saving care

GLP-1 drugs are booming in 2026 — here's how to find a safe telehealth provider

Lafayette Parish

UPDATE: Crash victim identified

Lafayette Parish

First cohort of LPNs completing RN work graduates

Lafayette Parish

UPDATE: Exit ramp re-opened after crash

US taxpayers set to provide millions for Trump’s 'beautification' efforts in DC

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

Four-year-old dies in shooting; one person arrested

Lafayette Parish

Family escapes house fire without injury

Weather

Hot, humid conditions send the heat index soaring

Sports

Russell Babineaux looks to earn trust during UL fall camp

Sports

Sam Leavitt settling in as LSU’s new starting quarterback

St. Landry Parish

Leonville Elementary first day of school delayed

National News

Deaths and damage reported amid Midwest tornadoes and flash flooding

Georgia's new task force will tackle election integrity

St. Landry Parish

Opelousas tradition takes center stage on I-49 billboard

Weather

Newly formed tropical system in the Atlantic; Hot temps remain for Acadiana

Scripps News Life

FDA proposes new rule change that would require ingredient transparency in food

Vermilion Parish

Former skating rink catches fire in Abbeville

Trump sued on First and Fifth Amendment grounds over paid Truth Social access

National News

University of Michigan to start pass-or-fail grades for some of its students

St. Landry Parish

La Table Française Opelousas conversation group set for August 26

National News

Colorado rancher faces $40,000 bill after wildfire burns cattle grazing land

Lafayette Parish

Luc Godin returns to lead Louisiana Men's Tennis program

National News

2 dead in military helicopter crash in Texas

National News

Tropical Storm Cristobal forms in the Atlantic and another could follow

Karoline Leavitt to leave role as White House press secretary

National News

New indictment alleges Nick Reiner was lying in wait before killing his parents

Scripps News Life

Dating app Bumble is changing a key rule for couples who match on its platform

Lafayette Parish

Intersection of Acadian Hills Lane and N. Antoine reopens

National News

Sir Rod Stewart calls off remaining tour dates after coronary stent procedure

Lafayette Parish

Lafayette Police Headquarters temporary closure for maintenance

Iran War

Trump doubles down on control of Strait of Hormuz as Iran pushes back

National News

Kirk murder suspect's lawyers fight death penalty, say he hit 'intended target'

National News

Humane Society calls Florida animal hoarding case the 'worst it has ever seen'

Don't Waste Your Money

Urgent care vs. primary care — which saves you more money?

National News

CBS Sports president says no timeline for a decision on Tony Romo's future

Why some people classified as obese may have lower heart risks than expected

New study finds full-fat dairy may be healthier than previously suggested

National News

US Marine veteran Robert Gilman arrives in US after release from Russia

Sports

Former NFL QB Matt Hasselbeck is part of the latest CTE frontier

Sports

High school football player practiced with a venomous snake in his helmet

Lafayette Parish

The Current opens nominations for 2026 Undercurrent Awards

National News

Arizona-licensed doctor accused of using own sperm to inseminate patients in WI

National News

FAA says it hired more than 2,000 'gamers' to train as air traffic controllers

Sports

Bob Iger, Josh Kushner to buy Lakers in historic $12.5 billion deal

National News

Neighbors complain about noise from Universal’s ‘Fast & Furious’ ride

St. Landry Parish

OPD investigating fatal dog attack; dog owner arrested

Scripps News Life

Manhattan entrepreneur builds pizza business out of compact car

Millions of adults in the US should be taking blood pressure-lowering medication

Inflation cools in July as energy prices fall for the second straight month

Cyberattacks on US water systems raise alarms, but Congress faces hurdles on fix