Ville Platte High School community mourns 15-year-old killed in shooting
A 17-year-old has been arrested and booked with second-degree murder for the death of a Ville Platte High School student
May 7, 2026Open source
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Louisiana man fleeing DWI stop jumps into swamp, gets attacked by alligator, police say
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Detainee becomes 2nd to die at facility
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Telehealth access to abortion pill is lifesaving for domestic violence survivors, some say
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Israel and Iran appear to pause strikes after trading fire for the first time since April ceasefire
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Man attacked by alligator during DWI investigation in St. Charles Parish
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How Macon’s HIV care went from one doctor’s fight to the pharmacy counter
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Ville Platte is in Evangeline County, Louisiana.
Region: Central Louisiana
ZIP Codes
70586
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Louisiana Fire District Sues Cybersecurity Firm After Hack
The St. George Fire Protection District is suing a Baton Rouge cybersecurity firm after hackers were found to have gained access to the fire district's netwo...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Three men arrested in Marrero on weapons, theft counts after a brief chase, state police say
Three men were arrested in Marrero Monday night on weapons, theft and other charges after leading authorities on a brief car chase then attempting to escape...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
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A failed House bill would have established a statewide system for reporting prison and jail deaths in Louisiana. Advocates say it was a first step in address...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
27 Louisiana hospitals sent warnings by the Trump Administration over lack of price transparency
Among the most notable hospitals receiving letters in Louisiana are within the private Baton Rouge General System: Baton Rouge General Bluebonnet campus and...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Louisiana man fleeing DWI stop jumps into swamp, gets attacked by alligator, police saywdsu
Louisiana man fleeing DWI stop jumps into swamp, gets attacked by alligator, police saywdsu
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Shantel Davis
Shantel Davis is delighted to join the WDSU team as the Northshore Bureau Reporter. Before heading to Southeast Louisiana in January 2026, Shantel
Jun 10, 2026Open source
State network upgrade causes OMV closures in Louisiana
A network outage tied to new state equipment is affecting OMV offices across Louisiana. Drivers can check office status online.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Louisiana man fleeing DWI stop jumps into swamp, gets attacked by alligator, police say
A man was attacked and injured by an alligator while trying to escape authorities during a DWI investigation in Jefferson Parish Sunday.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
ICE facility in Louisiana reports its second detainee death in less than 2 months
A second detainee has died in less than two months at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Louisiana where a recent inspection report found...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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30.6923760, -92.2737100
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