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Gibsland holds the final chapter of one of America's most notorious crime stories from 1934.

Seeing a lone fawn doesn't mean it needs rescuing. Wildlife experts say hands off is the kindest thing you can do.

Deer season prep just got easier. The sheriff's department is opening their rifle range in September so hunters can dial in their shots before heading out.

If you've never sucked a crawfish head, locals will know. Louisiana has its own way of doing things, and outsiders stick out fast.

Louisiana has waited a long time for a Buc-ee's, and now two are on the way in 2027, just not in Shreveport. But if they did come here, where would they go?

Louisiana's Second Amendment Weekend sales tax holiday kicks off September 4, and dove season opens the very next day. The timing could not be better for hunters stocking up.

Louisiana has at least four caterpillar species that can sting, and some of them can cause serious health problems, not just a little discomfort.

Grand Bayou Reservoir in Red River Parish is getting a reset. The state is draining it down to fight invasive plants and fix structures before next spring.

Most people would go back to being 7 to 10 years old in a heartbeat, and if you grew up in Shreveport-Bossier, that list of reasons gets even longer.

Caddo Parish has banned all outdoor burning, and the dry conditions behind the decision aren't going away anytime soon.

There's a set of unwritten rules for LSU fans in Louisiana, and if you're new to the state, you'd better learn them fast.

Louisiana is holding its third black bear season in December 2026, continuing a controlled hunt that resumed after nearly 40 years.