Iran War

The US is preparing a new hypersonic missile, seeking to reach deeper into Iran

Apple leads Wall Street toward more records as oil prices pull back

Sports

No clear favorite: The 152nd Kentucky Derby is a 20-horse puzzle

Lafayette Parish

Moussa Sadou reflects on journey from volunteer to Festival president

Lafayette Parish

Day two of Festival International kicked off with opening ceremonies

Lafayette Parish

Community responds after Ascension Episcopal students are hurt in shooting

Vermilion Parish

Kaplan mother raises concerns after children not dropped off from school bus

UL Sports

Cajuns’ Season Ends Against Marshall in SBC Second Round

Covering Louisiana

Second person faces gun charges in Shreveport mass slaying

UL Sports

Marceaux returns home to boost Cajuns

St. Martin Parish

Breaux Bridge shooting under investigation after one death, two injuries

Weather

Drought persists; Little rainfall expected through the rest of April

Festival International

Poor Boy’s Riverside Inn rolls out tradition at Festival International

High School Sports

Why Kaine Guidry resigned as Rayne football coach

Covering Louisiana

Protecting students from being exploited by deepfakes is a legislative priority

Covering Louisiana

Bill would require minors to have parental permission to download apps

Lafayette Parish

Tourists flock to Lafayette for Festival International; businesses see influx

Lafayette Parish

Big Towns Summit connects mid-size cities to solve shared problems

Lafayette Parish

Man arrested in 30-year-old Lafayette Parish cold case

Covering Louisiana

Three Ascension Episcopal School seniors hurt in Baton Rouge mall shooting

Covering Louisiana

Should La. place a lifetime term limit on governors? A close House vote says no

UL Sports

Cajuns Host SBC-Leading Marshall in Final Home Series

Festival International

Know before you go: Festival International 2026

St. Martin Parish

One dead, two wounded in Breaux Bridge shooting

Acadia Parish

Church Point man wanted in home invasion

St. Landry Parish

Carencro man accused of child sex abuse at treatment center

Evangeline Parish

Acosta Foundation Bass Fishing Tournament returns for fourth year

Covering Louisiana

LSP: No known threats to any festival after arrest

In Your Parish

In Your Parish Headlines: April 23, 2026

Weather

Pop up showers possible, but forecast looks drier for the weekend

St. Landry Parish

Parish president defends rehab program after death of inmate

Lafayette Parish

Local innovators are making connections at Innovate South

Lafayette Parish

Huge crowds gather for Festival International's opening day

Covering Louisiana

Measles case confirmed in Louisiana

UL Sports

Brasch emerges as lockdown closer for Louisiana

Iberia Parish

New Iberia house fire under investigation after man found unresponsive

Iberia Parish

E-Crane expands operations to the Port of Iberia

Lafayette Parish

UPDATE: School system files writ application

Weather

Festival begins today; Off and on showers continue through the week

Festival International

Festival International de Louisiane music lineup

High School Sports

Crowley names Joel Sinclair head football coach

Lafayette Parish

St. Bernard Fire Chief tapped to lead Lafayette department

Festival International

List: Festival International de Louisiane food vendors

Covering Louisiana

House bill would grant civil immunity to security guards for "justified force"

Covering Louisiana

State Senate approves stricter agent oversight in NIL deals