The deal comes with the Aug. 29th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina approaching and as coastal advocacy groups press the Army Corps of Engineers to move forward on the project.

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - A Louisiana law is shaping how some sex crimes are prosecuted. Act 651, which took effect last August, allows judges to order surgical castration for offenders who sexually abuse children under the age of 13.

WalletHub has released a list of the states with the most residents in financial distress, and Louisiana came in third. Find out why here.

Though the state's subtropical climate keeps many Louisiana residents from experiencing a full autumn season, September and October typically bring some relief from the sweltering 90-degree summer temperatures.

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill joins The Lead

Fire and debris are the main concerns after a Roseland plant explosion. School children were evacuated. Highway 51 is shut down. John Bel Edwards also evacuated.

Southern Living has compiled a list of five must-see hidden gems in Louisiana. Find out where you should visit.

The Lafayette store, set to be one of the biggest in the Gulf South, is delayed until 2028, according to the Acadiana Advocate .The Ruston location in north Louisiana will now likely open in 2027, Buc-ee's said on its website.