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A Pineville traffic stop for a stolen car ended with Alexandria man Sheldon Franklin's arrest after his child hid a machine gun-converted pistol.

Fake invoices are targeting Acadiana businesses. Learn how scammers are using bogus SEO and website monitoring bills.

Severe thunderstorms rolling through Thursday will bring small hail and damaging winds during your morning commute and school drop-off.

That old cast iron skillet in your kitchen could be worth more than you think. Check these markings, brands and other clues to its value.

The Silver Suitcase, a longtime Lafayette gift shop, is closing after 18 years. The store's exact closing date has not been announced.

Seeing a lone fawn doesn't mean it needs rescuing. Wildlife experts say hands off is the kindest thing you can do.

Julie Lejeune faces arson and insurance fraud charges after investigators say a March Estherwood house fire was intentionally set.

The next Atlantic tropical storm could be named Dolly, creating an unbelievable coincidence just after Dolly Parton’s death.

Three people hurt in a stabbing incident at Orleans Justice Center. The investigation centers on how contraband entered the facility.

An overnight fire at Lafayette Tire Co. kept firefighters on Johnston Street for hours Wednesday morning as investigators worked at the scene.

From a possible SpaceX spaceport near Lafayette to Meta's $50 billion data center, here's every major industrial project reshaping Louisiana's economy in 2026.

C'est Bon Seasoning Festival 2026 is October 30–November 1 at Pelican Park in Carencro. Wayne Toups headlining Saturday. Chris Ardoin closes Sunday. Trick-or-treating returns.