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WALKER, La. (WAFB) - A teen has been arrested following a deadly shooting on Saturday night, February 1, according to the Livingston Parish Sheriff’s Office. Ray Habisreitinger, 17, is charged with second-degree murder, deputies said. They added that the victim is...

After her conviction nearly 30 years ago, Stephanie King knew she needed to make changes to get her life back on track. King, who grew up in Slidell, was convicted of armed robbery and manslaughter after her then-husband robbed and fatally stabbed a man while she waited in a...

LAFAYETTE, La. – The Harding softball team got two more wins Saturday on the second day of the Mardis Gras Invitational. The Lady Bisons had a walk-off win over No. 7 Augustana 2-1 in eight innings and then turned right around and threw a no-hitter against Miles, winning 20-0...

Louisiana Inspired highlights volunteer opportunities across south Louisiana and the Shreveport/Bossier City area. If your organization has specific volunteer opportunities, email us at [email protected] with details on the volunteer opportunity, organization and the...

A large roundabout in Lafayette, Louisiana, was damaged after someone drove through the center of it and did "donuts." Photos on social media show the damage to the grassy areas of the roundabout, with mud scattered around the perimeter of the roundabout. The roundabout is...

Trestles rise from the swamp when the water is low, standing as monuments to an era when a railway was the only direct route from Baton Rouge to Lafayette. This was long before Interstate 10 connected the two cities with the Atchafalaya Bridge in 1973. Though travelers could...

Aging is a privilege. Nonetheless, it comes with a mix of emotions. Every location offers something different based on geographical exceptions. In Louisiana's humid climate and a culture knee-deep in indulgent traditions, aging well in takes effort and, among other specifics,...

LAFAYETTE, La. — The Lafayette Police Department responded to the 200 block of Arthur Street in reference to a shooting in progress on Saturday, February 1, around 7:15 p.m. Upon arrival, LPD Officers located a dead victim in the immediate area. A crime scene was established...

Lafayette, LA (February 1, 2025) – The Lafayette Police Department is currently on scene in the 200 block of Arthur Street, in reference to a homicide incident. At 7:21 p.m., The Lafayette Police Department responded to the 200 block of Arthur St., in reference to a shooting in...

Lafayette police are investigating a homicide after a person was shot to death Saturday night. Police responded to a call of a shooting in progress in the 200 block of Arthur Street at 7:21 p.m. and found the victim, who was pronounced dead at the scene. LPD said investigators...