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West Nile Virus is showing up in mosquitoes across Louisiana — and some parishes are seeing numbers that are hard to ignore. Here's where things stand locally.

A hundred and thirty-six million dollars is heading back to Louisiana drivers from State Farm, and the average payment per vehicle is sitting right around $138.

Dozens of new Louisiana laws kick in August 1st, and some of them are drawing serious attention — including one that could mean an arrest for sleeping on a sidewalk.

Fall in Louisiana means festivals almost every weekend — from butterfly parades in Haynesville to alligator encounters down south. There's a lot happening in September.

Lake Charles and Southwest Louisiana have produced some recognizable names in Hollywood and entertainment. See some of the famous people who have roots in the region.

Some of Lake Charles' oldest homes, churches, and public buildings have survived fires, hurricanes, and more than a century of Louisiana history.

Can Louisiana heat bake cookies on a truck dash? We tested the viral car-oven trend in 95° weather. See the results and key safety tips!

A new Louisiana law is changing something most shoppers have probably accepted without question — that little extra charge every time they pay with a card.

The FDA says a Taylor Farms lettuce sample that initially tested positive for Cyclospora was actually a false positive, but the recall remains in effect.

Back-to-school shopping is already in full swing in Shreveport, and the price tags this year are turning some heads — especially in the clothing aisle.