Officials in Louisiana said a father tried to rescue his 4-year-old daughter in a house fire but was unable to save her.
The church, on Rose Street, was broken into around 12:35 a.m., Saturday.
Landry announces his choice for commissioner and deputy commissioner of his administration.
One of the victims was transported to a hospital out of town.
Six teenagers were shot during a party at a home on Bruce Drive in Lake Charles.
Louisiana’s elected officials are reacting after Republican Rep. Mike Johnson was elected the first speaker of the House from the bayou state, ending a three-week gridlock in the chamber.
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Wildfires broke out in Vernon and Beauregard parishes Thursday afternoon.
Investigators have determined that the Tiger Island Fire, which has burned over 31,000 acres in Beauregard Parish since Aug. 22, started as a result of arson.
A mandatory evacuation was issued for residents on Earnest Thompson Road and DE Stephens Road due to a wildfire in the Pitkin area Wednesday evening.
Dove season opens Saturday, Sept. 2, as drought conditions continue throughout the state.
Still at 50% containment, the 32,000-acre Tiger Island Wildfire continues to burn in Beauregard Parish.
Monday was a busy but quiet day as first responders continued to try and control and contain the fire.
We have the latest fire containment efforts across our area.
Several towns and communities remain under evacuation orders as evening wind and storms have fueled the flames in recent evenings.
Updates on wildfires in Vernon Parish.
A large wildfire continues to burn in Beauregard Parish near the Merryville area
There are multiple fires in Vernon Parish prompting calls for evacuations.
We have up-to-date information on evacuation orders, water outages, meals for responders, and more.
Updates will be posted to this article as they come in.
First responders are working around the clock to control wildfires throughout Southwest Louisiana.
The Louisiana man admitted to killing the 72-year-old woman and then opening several loans using her information.
A body found in a vehicle at the Prien Lake Mall had been in the SUV for about a month, authorities said.
All governor candidates were invited to the forum but only five attended.
One child was killed, and five other people shot, following an incident Saturday morning in Lafayette. Two police officers are among those seriously injured.
Over 100 bills were signed into law during the 2023 regular legislative session.
A Lake Charles man who attempted to fight deputies as he was being detained and was tased has died.
Bomb threat names several Louisiana Target stores
The incidents occurred in Metairie, Pineville, and Shreveport.
The source of the leak has been confirmed as coming from BioLab.
The man allegedly circled the girls for 30 minutes at the Town of Oberlin’s park.
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Parade routes for Mardi Gras Parades in Lake Charles this weekend and the day of Mardi Gras.
The driver was turning around at a residence near the end of the dead-end street, the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office said.
Jeffery Istre, an oilfield worker, Army veteran and nonprofit founder from Kaplan, announced his bid for Louisiana governor Wednesday.
Since the Lottery began operations in 1991 it has transferred more than $4.4 billion to the state treasury.
MGSWLA announced plans for 2023 Children's Day.
Leesville Police said involved parties have been identified and arrests are forthcoming.
Xan John (R), of Lafayette, announced his candidacy on Friday.
People in the area went into the water and assisted the driver.
An Iowa woman is jailed after allegedly stealing two trucks at gunpoint and shooting two people as she escaped.
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has awarded $842 million to Louisiana for housing needs related to natural disasters in 2021.
Authorities say the suspect has also been seen committing the same crime in New Iberia, Opelousas and Morgan City - as well as in Mississippi.
Apple snails are an invasive species which have become a problem in parts of Louisiana.
