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This particular priest allegedly embezzled over $40,000 from the church to fuel his gaming addiction. Lawrence Kozak, according to authorities, took funds meant for the church to spend on popular mobile games such as Candy Crush Saga, Cash Frenzy, Mario Kart Tour, and Pokémon Go, as well as the "Wizard of Oz" slot machines. These games don't offer any way to win real money; however, they do allow you to spend it in the games.

Many in Louisiana love to travel with their dogs, but what happens if a pet is injured in a crash?

A teacher at Slidell High School, Alexa Wingerter, 35, faces charges related to alleged inappropriate relationships with male students.

Restaurants are more open to customers bringing in their pets. Which Lafayette restaurants do you bring yours to?

But regardless of how south Louisiana eats boudin, we really can't judge you for eating. It's delicious.

Protesters have clashed with police on numerous college campuses around the country. In Louisiana on Monday, the hostility intensified on Tulane's campus.

A 15-year-old is dead in Louisiana after being shot Monday night.

With so many items on this list, there's bound to be something you've never tried before, even if you've lived in Louisiana your entire life.

Boys & Girls Clubs of Acadiana is looking for the right person to serve as director of the new Crowley location. Anyone who is interested should apply now.

Are you tired of seeing litter in our communities?

A local woman has a warning for other women after she was the victim of a crime.

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife has made an interesting and lasting change to your hunting and fishing license.

Hundreds of passengers aboard a Royal Caribbean cruise ship were told to get off the boat after their dream vacation was cancelled mid trip.

The world-famous Breaux Bridge Crawfish Festival is taking place on May 3-5, 2024 at Parc Hardy in Breaux Bridge, Louisiana.

A Louisiana festival queen says her crown ,banner, pins, and other items were stolen from the locked trunk of her car. Here's how you can help her get it back.

The iconic Grant Street Dancehall, a cornerstone of Downtown Lafayette and South Louisiana's musical and cultural scene, is now up for grabs.

Instead of throwing out your orange peels, consider doing this instead.

There are actually quite a few things about our incredible state you may not know, even if you're born and raised here.

Need a vacation? Check out this stunning, secluded Louisiana home you can rent today.

They currently have more than 50 locations nationwide and they are planning on adding more, including here in Lafayette. KPOT will take over the former Tuesday Morning location at 3605 Ambassador Caffery Parkway, which has been vacant since they closed all their locations after announcing bankruptcy.

This is a rule we have to sometimes break in Louisiana...and if you find yourself in the situation where you need to, here's how to break it.

Louisiana students and teacher are anxiously awaiting the last day of school. Here's the list of what day the school year will be done.

Louisiana is, thankfully, not the most expensive place to live in the country. But how much does it cost to met your needs?

According to multiple reports, the Opelousas High School football team will get to keep its 2023 state championship after reaching an agreement with the Louisiana High School Athletic Association.