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St. Landry Parish Sheriff Bobby Guidroz confirmed the death of an off-duty deputy: "We lost one of our own to senseless gun violence.”

A YouTube rapper and another suspect were convicted of murdering a Louisiana man after an ambush in Opelousas. They will spend the rest of their lives in prison.

Sonic is preparing to introduce a new take on its once-forgotten fries. They have not updated their fries in over ten years, but they are taking them to the next level with these 'Groovy Fries'. Fans will be eager to dip these crinkle-cut, perfectly salted fries along with their 'Groovy Sauce, ' which is a creamy ranch combined with the mild spice of Sriracha and herbs.

It should come as no surprise that one of the Louisiana's restaurants would make the Top 10 on any list.

A contributor to Road Affair listed the best Airbnbs in Louisiana. One of them is a quaint church-turned-rental in the heart of Cajun Country.

Everything's bigger in Texas, and that sometimes includes flavor.

Now, other states want to follow in California's footsteps but are taking it even further. They have requested that other additives and dyes like Yellow 6 and Red 40 be added just to name a few. These dyes are found in countless snacks and drinks.

A school resource officer in Louisiana deployed pepper spray to stop a fight on campus.

Season 5 and Season 7 seem particularly cursed.

Watch a baseball fan try to make a catch on a home run, but the ball hits him in the head and bounces out of the stadium.

Weddings in South Louisiana are unique and they come with many traditions.

These fellas are lovers of the great outdoors, and they're single!

Denny's is struggling with closures as rising costs and declining traffic affect the once-iconic diner.

Reggie Bush has been reinstated as the 2005 Heisman Trophy winner more than a decade after it was taken away from him.

It's a stunning property fit for a Country Music Hall of Famer.

This intertwining of online gaming with country music, as seen in games like pangoplay, creates an experience that speaks to both the heart and the imagination.

In a study, it was determined which city in each state is the most lonely and there were a few factors they took into consideration when determining.

See photos of the powerhouse vocalist back in her younger days.

An armed robbery in Louisiana was caught on a Ring Doorbell unit.

Kelly Clarkson has never officially released a country album, but she's still country royalty in our eyes.

A shocking situation as a Louisiana teenager was shot while jogging.

In Louisiana we love our small towns and our food but what combination offers the best small town food scene in Louisiana? We have that answer for you.

The NCAA has released details of what punishments former LSU star Jayden Daniels' mom and others will receive for their part in alleged recruiting violations.

Louisiana drivers who like their vehicles louder than loud is the problem between your ears or is your problem below the waist? Science has an answer.