Elvin Meza, 29, of Lake Charles, is charged with first degree rape and sexual battery of a victim under the age of 13.

Benjamin Kacan, 29, of Charlotte, North Carolina, is charged with three counts of felony carnal knowledge of a juvenile and one count of computer-aided solicitation of a minor.

The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority said it is using a new federal grant for a major coastal restoration effort.

Grammy Award-winning artist Lauren Daigle will serve as a celebrity narrator at the 2025 Candlelight Processional at EPCOT’s International Festival of the Holidays on Dec. 16-17.

WE’LL START WITH THE COLLEGE GAME SATURDAY IN TULANE FIRST GREEN WAVE AND HOSTING DUKE BLUE DEVILS. 93 TO TAILGATE. THERE’S ...

This nature-filled drive in southwest Louisiana offers birdwatching, alligator sightings, and pristine beaches along a unique ...

A key CDC advisory panel will meet today to discuss potentially drastic changes to vaccine recommendations in the US. Health experts say the panel is expected to recommend delaying hepatitis ...

Native American words, honoring royals, or homesick settlers—check out the crazy origins of every American state's name.

From remote islands to large bustling resort islands and bio-reserve islands, here are the best islands in Mexico to tick off ...

LAKE CHARLES, La. (KPLC) - The award-winning Louisiana Food & Wine Festival is back in Lake Charles this week with a number of events showcasing Louisiana’s culture through food, beverages, and music.

Rain chances for Thursday through the weekend are likely to remain limited but also not zero; in fact, the forecast now includes a 20% chance of rain each day. These showers will remain limited and ...

This week, Louisiana schools are putting a spotlight on the U.S. Constitution. The Louisiana Association of Public Charter ...