St. Martin Parish offers a glimpse into the storied heritage of Acadiana, a Louisiana region that’s renowned for its savory ...

A year ago, the Council for A Better Louisiana started a new initiative to try to put together a comprehensive picture of how Louisiana is doing in important areas. It’s called "The Louisiana Fact ...

With two bills filed in the ongoing legislative session and significant pressure from religious leaders, Louisiana could see an end to the death penalty this year, though it remains a longshot. There ...

The people of Louisiana have been through much during this ongoing global pandemic. Many have lost hours. Many have lost jobs. Many have gotten sick. Many have died. Many have lost loved ones. Though ...

In order to advance economic security for women and families in Louisiana, policymakers should prioritize policies that ensure economic equality and health care access for all. Two of Louisiana’s ...

WE ARE WORKING TO GET YOU THE FACTS AND WE’RE FOCUSING RIGHT NOW ON THE LEGISLATIVE SESSION. ON MONDAY, GOVERNOR JOHN BEL EDWARDS SAYS HE WANTED LAWMAKERS TO WORK TO GET RID OF THE DEATH PENALTY IN ...

Louisiana probably has the biggest stake in a complex and needlessly secretive federal move to increase premiums for the National Flood Insurance Program. While there are states with more policies in ...

Two questions have dogged me lately: If I could go back 18 years, would I raise my children in Louisiana? Would I still view this as a place that would nurture and educate them, offer opportunities ...

MOSS BLUFF, La. — Bands of heavy rain from Harvey lashed southwest Louisiana on Monday, ratcheting up fears of destructive flooding in some storm-weary communities. Floodwaters covered roads and crept ...

Florida State coach Mike Norvell would reach a noteworthy milestone if his team wins its next game. He would improve to a .500 record (16-16) with the Seminoles for the first time in his three seasons ...

The LHSAA football playoffs continue across Louisiana with the second round Friday. Here’s a look at some fun facts for the Shreveport area teams remaining in the playoffs. Of the 80 first-round ...

With Levi Lewis leading the Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns football team to a win in its first game of the 2020 season, he made history. After beating Iowa State, Louisiana received a No. 21 ranking in the ...