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Prosecutors are accusing members of a motorcycle club and a street gang of working together to kill an Indiana judge in hopes of derailing a domestic abuse trial

Three suspects face attempted murder counts after Steven and Kimberly Meyer were shot at their Lafayette home

Life in Lafayette moves at a steady rhythm shaped by busy roadways, growing neighborhoods, and the daily routines of people who rely on their vehicles to work, care for family, and stay connected to the community. When an unexpected road injury disrupts that rhythm, the impact can feel overwhelming, affecting…

This week, TravelSmart is bringing you a taste of Louisiana. Global Travel Editor Annabel Grossman shares some of the best places to visit, from the jazz-filled streets of New Orleans to Lafayette’s wildlife-filled Atchafalaya Basin.

Music runs through the veins of Louisiana, with a richness and variety unrivalled by any other state – Annabel Grossman reveals the cities, towns and bayous where you’ll hear some of the best

Scott Anthony Gastal, who at age 11 had testified in court in the 1980s that his priest had raped him, was beaten to death

A culinary journey through the Pelican State brings swamp tours, karaoke and a selection of North America’s most indulgent dishes, finds Jo Davey

Ryan Quigley was celebrating the new year with former teammate Martin ‘Tiger’ Bech, one of the 14 victims killed

Natalia Grace will tell her story in ‘The Curious Case Of Natalia Grace: The Final Chapter,’ which airs on January 6