Atty. Gen. Liz Murrill is warning businesses not to take advantage of the imminent storm by hiking prices.

St. Mary Parish President Sam Jones has declared a voluntary evacuation for the southern portion of the parish.

A Delta Air Lines plane struck the tail of a smaller jet as it was taxiing for departure Tuesday morning at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.

St. Martin Parish President Pete Delcambre has issued a voluntary evacuation for residents of Lower St. Martin Parish (Stephensville/Belle River) effective immediately.

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Tropical Storm Francine is expected to become a hurricane on Tuesday as it churns in the Gulf of Mexico. Our Tracking the Tropics team breaks down the latest track live at 12:30 p.m. ET.

With Tropical Storm Francine on the way, Lafayette Consolidated Government has issued a list of city streets to avoid due to potential flooding.

The National Weather Service has issued a Hurricane Warning regarding Tropical Storm Francine for the following parishes: Lafayette, Lower St. Martin, Upper Iberia, Upper St. Martin and Upper Vermilion.

Ahead of Tropical Storm Francine, Lafayette Mayor-President Monique Boulet issued a state of emergency on Monday.

With the threat of high winds, heavy rains, and flooding approaching, Iberia Parish officials say residents south of Hwy 90 should evacuate -- starting now.

Saint Mary officials are urging the public to prepare for the upcoming impacts of Tropical Storm Francine.

A 23-year-old Lafayette man died Sunday evening after being struck by a vehicle on La. Highway 31 in Arnaudville, according to Louisiana State Police.

In Iberia Parish, hurricane preparedness has been underway since before hurricane season. Parish President Larry Richard said they are as ready as they can be for Tropical Storm Francine to come through.

As Tropical Storm Francine continues to strengthen and aims to make landfall as a hurricane, officials say now is the time for residents to take the potential dangers seriously.

Tropical Storm Francine formed in the Gulf of Mexico Monday morning as it made its way through the Gulf of Mexico near the Texas coast.

Second Harvest Food Bank will be hosting an emergency food distribution event Tuesday morning to help families across Acadiana prepare for Tropical Storm Francine.

St. Landry Parish is laying out its game plan to ensure everyone is safe and prepared when Tropical Storm Francine arrives.

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry issued a statewide emergency declaration as Tropical Storm Francine is expected to bring heavy rain and strong winds this week.

Two 14-year-old boys are facing charges in connection with multiple vehicle burglaries in the Bayou Vista area, according to the St. Mary Parish Sheriff's Office.

Lafayette Mayor-President Monique Boulet addressed the parish's preparations for the arrival of Tropical Storm Francine in a news conference Monday afternoon.