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Bill to regulate surrogacy nearing final passage
Bill to regulate surrogacy nearing final passage
The House has backed a proposal to create the regulatory framework for surrogacy births in Louisiana, edging the bill one step from final passage.more>>
The House has backed a proposal to create the regulatory framework for surrogacy births in Louisiana, edging the bill one step from final passage.more>>
Senate approves revamped equal pay for women bill
Senate approves revamped equal pay for women bill
A week after rejecting a bill that would have prohibited employers from paying unequal wages for the same job based on gender, the Louisiana Senate reworked the proposal to apply only to state employees.more>>
A week after rejecting a bill that would have prohibited employers from paying unequal wages for the same job based on gender, the Louisiana Senate reworked the proposal to apply only to state employees.more>>
Effort to stop Common Core standards advances
Effort to stop Common Core standards advances
A tea party-backed attempt to keep Louisiana from using a set of uniform national standards for public school testing will be considered by the Senate.more>>
A tea party-backed attempt to keep Louisiana from using a set of uniform national standards for public school testing will be considered by the Senate.more>>
Jindal-pushed retirement change delayed by a year
Jindal-pushed retirement change delayed by a year
Gov. Bobby Jindal's push to shift future rank-and-file state workers to a 401(k)-style retirement plan won't take effect this year.more>>
Gov. Bobby Jindal's push to shift future rank-and-file state workers to a 401(k)-style retirement plan won't take effect this year.more>>
Online account privacy bill dies in committee
Online account privacy bill dies in committee
A proposal to ban employers and schools from demanding access to personal online accounts has been scrapped.more>>
A proposal to ban employers and schools from demanding access to personal online accounts has been scrapped.more>>
New elephant joins 3 others at National Zoo in DC
New elephant joins 3 others at National Zoo in DC
A new Asian elephant has arrived at the National Zoo in Washington, reuniting her with another elephant she once lived with in Sri Lanka.more>>
A new Asian elephant has arrived at the National Zoo in Washington, reuniting her with another elephant she once lived with in Sri Lanka.more>>
News Minute: Here is the latest Louisiana news from The Associated Press
News Minute: Here is the latest Louisiana news from The Associated Press
The number of Louisiana public school students performing at grade level has inched up from 68 percent to 69 percent in the latest round of standardized test scores. Education Superintendent John White said more than half...more>>
College tuition hike bills scrapped for session
College tuition hike bills scrapped for session
Attempts to raise tuition at Louisiana's public colleges appear dead for the session, despite concerns about repeated rounds of cuts to schools.more>>
Attempts to raise tuition at Louisiana's public colleges appear dead for the session, despite concerns about repeated rounds of cuts to schools.more>>
3 face charges in Oak Hill High vandalism case
3 face charges in Oak Hill High vandalism case
The Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office says two 20-year-olds and a 17-year-old are accused of vandalizing Oak Hill High School last month.more>>
The Rapides Parish Sheriff's Office says two 20-year-olds and a 17-year-old are accused of vandalizing Oak Hill High School last month.more>>
La Red Cross workers go to OK for tornado relief
La Red Cross workers go to OK for tornado relief
Ten American Red Cross volunteers from south Louisiana and one from Monroe have left to help residents of Moore, Okla., which was devastated by a tornado.more>>
Ten American Red Cross volunteers from south Louisiana and one from Monroe have left to help residents of Moore, Okla., which was devastated by a tornado.more>>
Police: New Orleans judge carjacked outside home
Police: New Orleans judge carjacked outside home
Police say they have arrested three teenagers suspected of carjacking a New Orleans judge outside his home in the city's Carrollton neighborhood.more>>
Police say they have arrested three teenagers suspected of carjacking a New Orleans judge outside his home in the city's Carrollton neighborhood.more>>
Test results up overall; voucher schools flat
Test results up overall; voucher schools flat
State education officials say the number of Louisiana public school students performing at grade level nudged up from 68 percent to 69 percent in the latest round of standardized test scores.more>>
State education officials say the number of Louisiana public school students performing at grade level nudged up from 68 percent to 69 percent in the latest round of standardized test scores.more>>
Orphaned bobcat kittens ride the rails to Illinois
Orphaned bobcat kittens ride the rails to Illinois
A pair of orphaned bobcat kittens is being cared for at the University of Illinois Wildlife Medical Center and they may have made a long trip to get there.more>>
A pair of orphaned bobcat kittens is being cared for at the University of Illinois Wildlife Medical Center and they may have made a long trip to get there.more>>
BP protester settles suit alleging retaliation
BP protester settles suit alleging retaliation
A woman has reached a lawsuit settlement with a south Mississippi city where she says police arrested her for protesting the BP oil spill then arrested her again in retaliation for suing.more>>
A woman has reached a lawsuit settlement with a south Mississippi city where she says police arrested her for protesting the BP oil spill then arrested her again in retaliation for suing.more>>
This Hour: Latest Louisiana news, sports, business and entertainment
This Hour: Latest Louisiana news, sports, business and entertainment
A line of thunderstorms continues to move across Louisiana and Mississippi bringing with it heavy rain and high winds.more>>
Caddo Parish School Board delays budget vote
Caddo Parish School Board delays budget vote
The Caddo Parish School Board has delayed voting on its $479 million budget.more>>
The Caddo Parish School Board has delayed voting on its $479 million budget.more>>
Texas pastor pleads guilty to online soliciting
Texas pastor pleads guilty to online soliciting
An East Texas pastor faces up to 10 years in prison for an online chat from church with an alleged 14-year-old girl who turned out to be a Louisiana trooper.more>>
An East Texas pastor faces up to 10 years in prison for an online chat from church with an alleged 14-year-old girl who turned out to be a Louisiana trooper.more>>
Woman pleads guilty to manslaughter
Woman pleads guilty to manslaughter
A 32-year-old Slidell woman charged with beating and stabbing a 50-year-old woman to death in 2005 during an argument over crack cocaine has been sentenced to 35 years in prison after she pleaded guilty to...more>>
A 32-year-old Slidell woman charged with beating and stabbing a 50-year-old woman to death in 2005 during an argument over crack cocaine has been sentenced to 35 years in prison after she pleaded guilty to manslaughter.more>>
Suspect in St. John deputy ambush pleads guilty
Suspect in St. John deputy ambush pleads guilty
One of the suspects charged in the deadly ambush last August that claimed the lives of two St. John Parish sheriff's deputies and the wounding of two others has pleaded guilty.more>>
One of the suspects charged in the deadly ambush last August that claimed the lives of two St. John Parish sheriff's deputies and the wounding of two others has pleaded guilty.more>>
Slidell retirement home employee booked with theft
Slidell retirement home employee booked with theft
A 52-year-old Slidell retirement home employee is facing several theft charges after police say she stole jewelry and a digital camera from residents and then sold the items to local pawn shops.more>>
A 52-year-old Slidell retirement home employee is facing several theft charges after police say she stole jewelry and a digital camera from residents and then sold the items to local pawn shops.more>>
Board delays vote on superintendent's contract
Board delays vote on superintendent's contract
The Monroe City School Board will hold a special meeting to finalize its contract with superintendent-elect Brent Vidrine.more>>
The Monroe City School Board will hold a special meeting to finalize its contract with superintendent-elect Brent Vidrine.more>>
Man found guilty of molestation of a juvenile
Man found guilty of molestation of a juvenile
A 37-year-old Lake Charles man accused of raping two young girls has been found guilty of a lesser charge.more>>
A 37-year-old Lake Charles man accused of raping two young girls has been found guilty of a lesser charge.more>>
Terrebonne board approves consolidation plan
Terrebonne board approves consolidation plan
Four schools will close as part of a cost-saving plan approved by the Terrebonne Parish School Board.more>>
Four schools will close as part of a cost-saving plan approved by the Terrebonne Parish School Board.more>>
Hammond's proposed budget calls for pay hikes
Hammond's proposed budget calls for pay hikes
Hammond Mayor Mayson Foster's proposed budget for the 2013-14 fiscal year calls for raising the pay of city employees even though their wage hikes once again will not reflect national cost-of-living index gains.more>>
Hammond Mayor Mayson Foster's proposed budget for the 2013-14 fiscal year calls for raising the pay of city employees even though their wage hikes once again will not reflect national cost-of-living index gains.more>>
New Roads disputes Police Jury road tax move
New Roads disputes Police Jury road tax move
The New Roads City Council has approved a resolution asking the Pointe Coupee Parish Police Jury to overturn a resolution it recently adopted seeking to raise the amount of taxes New Roads residents pay for street...more>>
The New Roads City Council has approved a resolution asking the Pointe Coupee Parish Police Jury to overturn a resolution it recently adopted seeking to raise the amount of taxes New Roads residents pay for street and road...more>>
PSC approves settlement with Entergy Gulf States
PSC approves settlement with Entergy Gulf States
State regulators have approved a settlement that would lower Entergy's profit margin, pay a refund and roll back rates for about 92,000 natural gas customers in Baton Rouge.more>>
State regulators have approved a settlement that would lower Entergy's profit margin, pay a refund and roll back rates for about 92,000 natural gas customers in Baton Rouge.more>>
Suspect in bar-fight death surrenders
Suspect in bar-fight death surrenders
Police say a 27-year-old Baton Rouge man accused of punching a man during a bar fight who later died of his injuries has surrendered to authorities.more>>
Police say a 27-year-old Baton Rouge man accused of punching a man during a bar fight who later died of his injuries has surrendered to authorities.more>>
Lafayette council approves traffic amnesty period
Lafayette council approves traffic amnesty period
Drivers have until June 30 to pay thousands of delinquent traffic camera and parking tickets without late penalties before the start of proposed stricter collection policy.more>>
Drivers have until June 30 to pay thousands of delinquent traffic camera and parking tickets without late penalties before the start of proposed stricter collection policy.more>>
Iberville approves $19.6M Ochsner Health Center
Iberville approves $19.6M Ochsner Health Center
The Iberville Parish Council has awarded the construction bid for the new $19.6 million Ochsner Health System clinic to Lincoln Builders.more>>
The Iberville Parish Council has awarded the construction bid for the new $19.6 million Ochsner Health System clinic to Lincoln Builders.more>>
West Feliciana joins school cooperative
West Feliciana joins school cooperative
The West Feliciana Parish School Board has agreed to join a cooperative of Louisiana school districts that hope to save money through bulk purchases of computers and software and by devising curriculum and online...more>>
The West Feliciana Parish School Board has agreed to join a cooperative of Louisiana school districts that hope to save money through bulk purchases of computers and software and by devising curriculum and online courses.more>>
Rapides school board passes restructuring plan
Rapides school board passes restructuring plan
The Rapides Parish School Board has approved a plan that will restructure the school district.more>>
The Rapides Parish School Board has approved a plan that will restructure the school district.more>>
Storms move across La., Miss.
Storms move across La., Miss.
A line of thunderstorms continues to move across Louisiana and Mississippi bringing with it heavy rain and high winds.more>>
A line of thunderstorms continues to move across Louisiana and Mississippi bringing with it heavy rain and high winds.more>>
Sports Minute: Here is the latest Louisiana sports news from The Associated Press
Sports Minute: Here is the latest Louisiana sports news from The Associated Press
The New Orleans Pelicans have received the sixth overall pick in Tuesday night's NBA draft lottery, dropping a spot after finishing with the fifth-worst record in the league this past season. New Orleans was pushed back...more>>
Authorities push seatbelt safety
Authorities push seatbelt safety
Between now and June 2, officers from 132 agencies will participate in the state's largest-ever concentrated effort to increase the use of seatbelts.more>>
Between now and June 2, officers from 132 agencies will participate in the state's largest-ever concentrated effort to increase the use of seatbelts.more>>
$100K donor spurs new gifts for Loyola
$100K donor spurs new gifts for Loyola
Loyola University in New Orleans says a recent $100,000 donation to the university came with one big condition.more>>
Loyola University in New Orleans says a recent $100,000 donation to the university came with one big condition.more>>
La. restaurant chain to pay $100K in back wages
La. restaurant chain to pay $100K in back wages
A Louisiana-based restaurant chain has agreed to pay more than $100,000 in back wages to 135 chefs and servers following a Labor Department investigation.more>>
A Louisiana-based restaurant chain has agreed to pay more than $100,000 in back wages to 135 chefs and servers following a Labor Department investigation.more>>
Legislation targets new Planned Parenthood clinic
Legislation targets new Planned Parenthood clinic
Lawmakers are looking for ways to stall or at least slow down Planned Parenthood's construction of a new facility in Louisiana that would provide abortions in addition to other health care services for women.more>>
Lawmakers are looking for ways to stall or at least slow down Planned Parenthood's construction of a new facility in Louisiana that would provide abortions in addition to other health care services for women.more>>
Ex-DeSoto school official sentenced in drug case
Ex-DeSoto school official sentenced in drug case
A former DeSoto Parish School Board member has been sentenced to a year and a day in prison and three years of supervised release for distributing cocaine.more>>
A former DeSoto Parish School Board member has been sentenced to a year and a day in prison and three years of supervised release for distributing cocaine.more>>
House overwhelmingly refuses to expand Medicaid
House overwhelmingly refuses to expand Medicaid
The Louisiana House has rejected an attempt to provide government-subsidized health insurance to thousands of people with the Medicaid dollars available under the federal Affordable Care Act.more>>
The Louisiana House has rejected an attempt to provide government-subsidized health insurance to thousands of people with the Medicaid dollars available under the federal Affordable Care Act.more>>
Senate defers gun bill ban on federal oversight
Senate defers gun bill ban on federal oversight
Senators have delayed a vote on a controversial bill that would prohibit enforcement in Louisiana of any federal bans on assault weapons.more>>
Senators have delayed a vote on a controversial bill that would prohibit enforcement in Louisiana of any federal bans on assault weapons.more>>
Cannon fire to be heard at state Capitol
Cannon fire to be heard at state Capitol
Louisiana State Police say cannon fire will be heard in downtown Baton Rouge Thursday morning as the state House of Representatives remember the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.more>>
Louisiana State Police say cannon fire will be heard in downtown Baton Rouge Thursday morning as the state House of Representatives remember the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces.more>>
La. drivers can't tweet or post to Facebook
La. drivers can't tweet or post to Facebook
Motorists in Louisiana will have to add tweets and Facebook updates to the list of activity banned while driving, in addition to texting.more>>
Motorists in Louisiana will have to add tweets and Facebook updates to the list of activity banned while driving, in addition to texting.more>>
Jindal: Marine contractor plans $30M expansion
Jindal: Marine contractor plans $30M expansion
An oilfield service company plans a new $10 million headquarters in Gray and a $20 million manufacturing and fabrication plant at a Louisiana port.more>>
An oilfield service company plans a new $10 million headquarters in Gray and a $20 million manufacturing and fabrication plant at a Louisiana port.more>>
No helmets required for Elio vehicle occupants
No helmets required for Elio vehicle occupants
Drivers of the Elio, a three-wheeled vehicle to be manufactured in Shreveport, won't have to wear helmets.more>>
Drivers of the Elio, a three-wheeled vehicle to be manufactured in Shreveport, won't have to wear helmets.more>>
Indian guest workers sue company in Miss., Texas
Indian guest workers sue company in Miss., Texas
Dozens of Indian guest workers are suing an Alabama-based marine and fabrication company, claiming it financially exploited them and forced them to live in squalid conditions after bringing them to work at Gulf...more>>
Dozens of Indian guest workers are suing an Alabama-based marine and fabrication company, claiming it financially exploited them and forced them to live in squalid conditions after bringing them to work at Gulf Coast...more>>
PSC to revisit energy efficiency program debate
PSC to revisit energy efficiency program debate
The state's utility regulatory agency will reconsider a decision to shelve a planned statewide energy efficiency program.more>>
The state's utility regulatory agency will reconsider a decision to shelve a planned statewide energy efficiency program.more>>
Cleco sends crews to help in wake of OKC tornado
Cleco sends crews to help in wake of OKC tornado
Cleco Corp. is sending a 34-member crew to Oklahoma City to help Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company restore power to customers after a tornado destroyed its electric system.more>>
Cleco Corp. is sending a 34-member crew to Oklahoma City to help Oklahoma Gas and Electric Company restore power to customers after a tornado destroyed its electric system.more>>
Gulf of Mexico Tide Predictions
Gulf of Mexico Tide Predictions
By The Associated Press Here are the tide predictions from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Ocean Service for principal points along the Gulf of Mexico for Thursday, May 30, 2013.more>>
By The Associated Press Here are the tide predictions from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Ocean Service for principal points along the Gulf of Mexico for Thursday, May 30, 2013.more>>
Gulf of Mexico Tide Predictions
Gulf of Mexico Tide Predictions
By The Associated Press Here are the tide predictions from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Ocean Service for principal points along the Gulf of Mexico for Saturday, May 25, 2013.more>>
By The Associated Press Here are the tide predictions from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Ocean Service for principal points along the Gulf of Mexico for Saturday, May 25, 2013.more>>
Gulf of Mexico Tide Predictions
Gulf of Mexico Tide Predictions
By The Associated Press Here are the tide predictions from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Ocean Service for principal points along the Gulf of Mexico for Friday, May 24, 2013.more>>
By The Associated Press Here are the tide predictions from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Ocean Service for principal points along the Gulf of Mexico for Friday, May 24, 2013.more>>
Gulf of Mexico Tide Predictions
Gulf of Mexico Tide Predictions
By The Associated Press Here are the tide predictions from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Ocean Service for principal points along the Gulf of Mexico for Wednesday, May 29,...more>>
By The Associated Press Here are the tide predictions from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Ocean Service for principal points along the Gulf of Mexico for Wednesday, May 29, 2013.more>>
Gulf of Mexico Tide Predictions
Gulf of Mexico Tide Predictions
By The Associated Press Here are the tide predictions from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Ocean Service for principal points along the Gulf of Mexico for Sunday, May 26, 2013.more>>
By The Associated Press Here are the tide predictions from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Ocean Service for principal points along the Gulf of Mexico for Sunday, May 26, 2013.more>>
Gulf of Mexico Tide Predictions
Gulf of Mexico Tide Predictions
By The Associated Press Here are the tide predictions from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Ocean Service for principal points along the Gulf of Mexico for Tuesday, May 28, 2013.more>>
By The Associated Press Here are the tide predictions from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Ocean Service for principal points along the Gulf of Mexico for Tuesday, May 28, 2013.more>>
Gulf of Mexico Tide Predictions
Gulf of Mexico Tide Predictions
By The Associated Press Here are the tide predictions from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Ocean Service for principal points along the Gulf of Mexico for Monday, May 27, 2013.more>>
By The Associated Press Here are the tide predictions from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Ocean Service for principal points along the Gulf of Mexico for Monday, May 27, 2013.more>>
Raceland woman dies after car crash
Raceland woman dies after car crash
State police say a 24-year-old Raceland woman has died from injuries she suffered in a head-on collision April 27 with a driver troopers allege was drunk.more>>
State police say a 24-year-old Raceland woman has died from injuries she suffered in a head-on collision April 27 with a driver troopers allege was drunk.more>>
Senators reject new school funding formula
Senators reject new school funding formula
Senators have killed a $3.5 billion public school funding proposal submitted to lawmakers by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.more>>
Senators have killed a $3.5 billion public school funding proposal submitted to lawmakers by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education.more>>
Deputies investigate 2 slayings in Harvey
Deputies investigate 2 slayings in Harvey
Jefferson Parish sheriff's detectives are seeking information about the deaths of a man found in a Harvey field and another man shot once in the chest inside his garage two miles away.more>>
Jefferson Parish sheriff's detectives are seeking information about the deaths of a man found in a Harvey field and another man shot once in the chest inside his garage two miles away.more>>
Police: Intoxicated mom left baby in vehicle
Police: Intoxicated mom left baby in vehicle
Police say an intoxicated mom left her 3-month-old daughter inside of a parked sport utility vehicle while she socialized at a Kenner bar.more>>
Police say an intoxicated mom left her 3-month-old daughter inside of a parked sport utility vehicle while she socialized at a Kenner bar.more>>
DeSoto board to discuss desegregation order
DeSoto board to discuss desegregation order
DeSoto Parish School Board members will hold a special meeting to discuss its desegregation order where it relates to proposed school construction and enforcement of Mansfield school attendance zones.more>>
DeSoto Parish School Board members will hold a special meeting to discuss its desegregation order where it relates to proposed school construction and enforcement of Mansfield school attendance zones.more>>
Christus to close main Shreveport hospital
Christus to close main Shreveport hospital
Christus Health will close Sutton Children's Medical Center in Shreveport as it moves services from Christus Schumpert St. Mary Place to south Shreveport and Bossier City.more>>
Christus Health will close Sutton Children's Medical Center in Shreveport as it moves services from Christus Schumpert St. Mary Place to south Shreveport and Bossier City.more>>
New Orleans IG appointed to new term
New Orleans IG appointed to new term
The New Orleans Ethics Review Board voted 4-0 to reappoint Ed Quatrevaux as the city's inspector general for a second four-year term. Quatrevaux was hired in 2009; his new term will begin in October.more>>
The New Orleans Ethics Review Board voted 4-0 to reappoint Ed Quatrevaux as the city's inspector general for a second four-year term. Quatrevaux was hired in 2009; his new term will begin in October.more>>
Lawsuit against St. Bernard president dismissed
Lawsuit against St. Bernard president dismissed
A federal judge has dismissed former St. Bernard Parish President Craig Taffaro's defamation lawsuit against current Parish President Dave Peralta and several other parish employees.more>>
A federal judge has dismissed former St. Bernard Parish President Craig Taffaro's defamation lawsuit against current Parish President Dave Peralta and several other parish employees.more>>
Cuts needed to align Monroe school budget
Cuts needed to align Monroe school budget
Reductions in the number of employees, possible school closures and cuts to services including food and transportation are all possibilities as Monroe City Schools superintendent-elect Brent Vidrine takes the helm of...more>>
Reductions in the number of employees, possible school closures and cuts to services including food and transportation are all possibilities as Monroe City Schools superintendent-elect Brent Vidrine takes the helm of the...more>>
Seniors accused in Comeaux High vandalism
Seniors accused in Comeaux High vandalism
Police say 19 Comeaux High seniors face misdemeanor charges after they allegedly vandalized the school over the weekend.more>>
Police say 19 Comeaux High seniors face misdemeanor charges after they allegedly vandalized the school over the weekend.more>>
Lafayette council considers 30-day amnesty
Lafayette council considers 30-day amnesty
The Lafayette City-Parish Council is expected to consider a 30-day amnesty period for motorists who are late paying red-light camera fines, and to consider splitting late fees with contractor Redflex if the company...more>>
The Lafayette City-Parish Council is expected to consider a 30-day amnesty period for motorists who are late paying red-light camera fines, and to consider splitting late fees with contractor Redflex if the company shares...more>>
Judge to hear request to expand Eastside
Judge to hear request to expand Eastside
The proposal to expand Hammond Eastside Middle School to eighth grade will be discussed in federal court May 29 in New Orleans.more>>
The proposal to expand Hammond Eastside Middle School to eighth grade will be discussed in federal court May 29 in New Orleans.more>>
Eunice man killed, 2 others wounded in shooting
Eunice man killed, 2 others wounded in shooting
An 18-year-old Eunice man was shot and later died after he and two others were attacked in the small Acadia Parish community of Branch north of Rayne.more>>
An 18-year-old Eunice man was shot and later died after he and two others were attacked in the small Acadia Parish community of Branch north of Rayne.more>>
More tornadoes in forecast for central US Tuesday
More tornadoes in forecast for central US Tuesday
More severe weather is in the forecast for parts of the central United States already reeling from powerful tornadoes this week.more>>
More severe weather is in the forecast for parts of the central United States already reeling from powerful tornadoes this week.more>>
West Feliciana police jury tables charter vote
West Feliciana police jury tables charter vote
The West Feliciana Parish Police Jury has table an attempt to call an Oct. 19 election to possibly repeal the home-rule charter voters approved by a 337-vote margin on Nov. 6.more>>
The West Feliciana Parish Police Jury has table an attempt to call an Oct. 19 election to possibly repeal the home-rule charter voters approved by a 337-vote margin on Nov. 6.more>>
Elite getting incentives for Metro Airport flights
Elite getting incentives for Metro Airport flights
Baton Rouge Metro Airport will give a standard incentive package to Elite Airways when the company begins flying out of the market in July.more>>
Baton Rouge Metro Airport will give a standard incentive package to Elite Airways when the company begins flying out of the market in July.more>>
New Iberia woman sentenced in tax refund scheme
New Iberia woman sentenced in tax refund scheme
A 40-year-old New Iberia woman has been sentenced to 26 months in prison in a tax refund scheme that netted $77,349 that the woman used for gambling expenses.more>>
A 40-year-old New Iberia woman has been sentenced to 26 months in prison in a tax refund scheme that netted $77,349 that the woman used for gambling expenses.more>>
1 killed, 3 injured in Tangipahoa Parish crash
1 killed, 3 injured in Tangipahoa Parish crash
State police say a 10-year-old girl died after she was ejected from a car in a crash on La. Highway 1054 northeast of Independence in Tangipahoa Parish.more>>
State police say a 10-year-old girl died after she was ejected from a car in a crash on La. Highway 1054 northeast of Independence in Tangipahoa Parish.more>>
DeQuincy man faces stalking-related charges
DeQuincy man faces stalking-related charges
A 42-year-old DeQuincy man is facing dozens of stalking-related charges after officials allege he followed the Glenmora-area victim throughout Rapides Parish.more>>
A 42-year-old DeQuincy man is facing dozens of stalking-related charges after officials allege he followed the Glenmora-area victim throughout Rapides Parish.more>>
$3K reward for whooping crane killer in N La.
$3K reward for whooping crane killer in N La.
A hunter in northwest Louisiana has shot and killed one of the first whooping cranes brought to Louisiana in an attempt to re-establish the highly endangered species here.more>>
A hunter in northwest Louisiana has shot and killed one of the first whooping cranes brought to Louisiana in an attempt to re-establish the highly endangered species here.more>>
Latest Louisiana news, sports, business and entertainment
Latest Louisiana news, sports, business and entertainment
Louisiana authorities have suspended the explosives licenses of a company accused of improperly storing millions of pounds of a military propellant in Louisiana.more>>
Louisiana authorities have suspended the explosives licenses of a company accused of improperly storing millions of pounds of a military propellant in Louisiana.more>>
Tibetan monks in Baton Rouge without Dalai Lama
Tibetan monks in Baton Rouge without Dalai Lama
A dozen Tibetan monks are in Baton Rouge. They're spending five days creating an intricate artwork from colored sand, only to destroy it.more>>
A dozen Tibetan monks are in Baton Rouge. They're spending five days creating an intricate artwork from colored sand, only to destroy it.more>>
St Tam coroner to turn over 80K emails
St Tam coroner to turn over 80K emails
Lawyers say St. Tammany Parish Coroner Peter Galvan has agreed to give nearly 80,000 emails to the state legislative auditor by Friday morning, and to have a judge decide whether another 2,000 should be turned over.more>>
Lawyers say St. Tammany Parish Coroner Peter Galvan has agreed to give nearly 80,000 emails to the state legislative auditor by Friday morning, and to have a judge decide whether another 2,000 should be turned over.more>>
Man accused of setting church fire during service
Man accused of setting church fire during service
New Orleans Fire Department Superintendent Charles Parent says that when a man set fire to church doors during a service, some churchgoers put out the fire and others followed the man until police arrested him.more>>
New Orleans Fire Department Superintendent Charles Parent says that when a man set fire to church doors during a service, some churchgoers put out the fire and others followed the man until police arrested him.more>>
Court fight over $ for Orleans jail fixes delayed
Court fight over $ for Orleans jail fixes delayed
A federal judge has delayed a hearing about the cost of Orleans Parish jail reforms and who should pay for them.more>>
A federal judge has delayed a hearing about the cost of Orleans Parish jail reforms and who should pay for them.more>>
Reward offered in killing of whooping crane in La.
Reward offered in killing of whooping crane in La.
State and federal authorities are offering a $3,000 reward for information about whoever shot and killed a whooping crane along the Red River in northwest Louisiana.more>>
State and federal authorities are offering a $3,000 reward for information about whoever shot and killed a whooping crane along the Red River in northwest Louisiana.more>>
No bond for ex-RB Collins: probation hearing Jul 1
No bond for ex-RB Collins: probation hearing Jul 1
A Louisiana judge has ordered former Miami Dolphins running back Cecil Collins held without bond until a probation hearing July 1.more>>
A Louisiana judge has ordered former Miami Dolphins running back Cecil Collins held without bond until a probation hearing July 1.more>>
Palisades water tank repairs take to early summer
Palisades water tank repairs take to early summer
Operators of the idled Palisades Nuclear Power Plant in southwestern Michigan say repairs to a tank that leaked slightly radioactive water into Lake Michigan will take until early summer to complete.more>>
Operators of the idled Palisades Nuclear Power Plant in southwestern Michigan say repairs to a tank that leaked slightly radioactive water into Lake Michigan will take until early summer to complete.more>>
Casinos win $35.8M less in April than in March
Casinos win $35.8M less in April than in March
Louisiana's state-regulated casinos all won less money in April than in March. The drop totals $35.8 million.more>>
Louisiana's state-regulated casinos all won less money in April than in March. The drop totals $35.8 million.more>>
Proposals would limit cuts in Medicaid program
Proposals would limit cuts in Medicaid program
Proposals making it more difficult to cut the rates paid to hospitals and nursing homes for taking care of Medicaid patients are nearing final passage.more>>
Proposals making it more difficult to cut the rates paid to hospitals and nursing homes for taking care of Medicaid patients are nearing final passage.more>>
Judge tosses ex-BP executive's obstruction charge
Judge tosses ex-BP executive's obstruction charge
A federal judge has dismissed one of the two counts in the indictment of a former BP executive who was charged with concealing information from Congress about the amount of oil leaking in 2010 from the...more>>
A federal judge has dismissed one of the two counts in the indictment of a former BP executive who was charged with concealing information from Congress about the amount of oil leaking in 2010 from the company's...more>>
APNewsBreak: La. suspends explosives license
APNewsBreak: La. suspends explosives license
Louisiana authorities have suspended the explosives licenses of a company accused of improperly storing millions of pounds of a military propellant in Louisiana.more>>
Louisiana authorities have suspended the explosives licenses of a company accused of improperly storing millions of pounds of a military propellant in Louisiana.more>>
Jindal orders review for dome operator Texas Brine
Jindal orders review for dome operator Texas Brine
Gov. Bobby Jindal has ordered a review of permits issued to Texas Brine, the operator of a collapsed salt dome in Assumption Parish that authorities say caused a 15-acre sinkhole.more>>
Gov. Bobby Jindal has ordered a review of permits issued to Texas Brine, the operator of a collapsed salt dome in Assumption Parish that authorities say caused a 15-acre sinkhole.more>>
ULL primate center pays $38K fine
ULL primate center pays $38K fine
The University of Louisiana-Lafayette's primate center has paid a $38,571 fine for the deaths of three rhesus monkeys in May 2011 and an injury last year to a chimpanzee.more>>
The University of Louisiana-Lafayette's primate center has paid a $38,571 fine for the deaths of three rhesus monkeys in May 2011 and an injury last year to a chimpanzee.more>>
Simmesport man arrested on marijuana charge
Simmesport man arrested on marijuana charge
Avoyelles Parish sheriff's deputies say they found 4 pounds of marijuana during a search of a home in Simmesport.more>>
Avoyelles Parish sheriff's deputies say they found 4 pounds of marijuana during a search of a home in Simmesport.more>>
1 killed, 1 hurt when car hits tree
1 killed, 1 hurt when car hits tree
One man was killed and another was injured in a one-car crash Monday morning in Ouachita Parish.more>>
One man was killed and another was injured in a one-car crash Monday morning in Ouachita Parish.more>>
Teen held in Lafourche vehicle burglaries
Teen held in Lafourche vehicle burglaries
A Thibodaux teenager has been arrested in connection with vehicle burglaries during a thunderstorm.more>>
A Thibodaux teenager has been arrested in connection with vehicle burglaries during a thunderstorm.more>>
Houma police round up wandering pony
Houma police round up wandering pony
Houma Police chased a wayward pony around a neighborhood Monday morning, but were able to round up the animal and return him to his owners.more>>
Houma Police chased a wayward pony around a neighborhood Monday morning, but were able to round up the animal and return him to his owners.more>>
Senate budget committee stalls Medicaid expansion
Senate budget committee stalls Medicaid expansion
A proposal for Louisiana to tap into federal health overhaul money available for expanding Medicaid has been stalled by senators.more>>
A proposal for Louisiana to tap into federal health overhaul money available for expanding Medicaid has been stalled by senators.more>>
New scam charges $83 for deed copy
New scam charges $83 for deed copy
A new scam has emerged in St. Landry Parish in the form of letters directing the recipient to pay a firm $83 for a copy of a deed to their property.more>>
A new scam has emerged in St. Landry Parish in the form of letters directing the recipient to pay a firm $83 for a copy of a deed to their property.more>>
Audit: DOE skipped steps in monitoring charters
Audit: DOE skipped steps in monitoring charters
A new audit says the state education department had gaps in its monitoring of the academic performance of Louisiana's charter schools.more>>
A new audit says the state education department had gaps in its monitoring of the academic performance of Louisiana's charter schools.more>>
Education official commutes from LA to BR
Education official commutes from LA to BR
A top official of the state Department of Education lives in Los Angeles and commutes to his office in Baton Rouge.more>>
A top official of the state Department of Education lives in Los Angeles and commutes to his office in Baton Rouge.more>>
Pineville man booked with home improvement fraud
Pineville man booked with home improvement fraud
Rapides Parish sheriff's deputies say a complaint from a homeowner who contracted a Pineville man for repairs after the Christmas 2012 tornado damaged his home has resulted in an arrest.more>>
Rapides Parish sheriff's deputies say a complaint from a homeowner who contracted a Pineville man for repairs after the Christmas 2012 tornado damaged his home has resulted in an arrest.more>>
LSU board member can keep role and lead foundation
LSU board member can keep role and lead foundation
Louisiana's ethics board says an LSU Board of Supervisors member can serve on the governing board and also lead a private group that wants to take over operation of LSU's Shreveport hospital.more>>
Louisiana's ethics board says an LSU Board of Supervisors member can serve on the governing board and also lead a private group that wants to take over operation of LSU's Shreveport hospital.more>>
Margaritaville construction in final stages
Margaritaville construction in final stages
The grand opening for Margaritaville Resort Casino in Bossier City is set for the week of July 4.more>>
The grand opening for Margaritaville Resort Casino in Bossier City is set for the week of July 4.more>>
Man accused of firing gun at crowd
Man accused of firing gun at crowd
A 19-year-old man accused of firing 12 shots into a crowd of almost 20 people and striking two victims at a gas station Sunday surrendered to authorities early Monday.more>>
A 19-year-old man accused of firing 12 shots into a crowd of almost 20 people and striking two victims at a gas station Sunday surrendered to authorities early Monday.more>>
Suspect in Shreveport slaying arrested
Suspect in Shreveport slaying arrested
Police say a man sought in connection with the fatal shooting Thursday of a 20-year-old Shreveport man is in police custody following a traffic stop.more>>
Police say a man sought in connection with the fatal shooting Thursday of a 20-year-old Shreveport man is in police custody following a traffic stop.more>>
Victim in Friday car wreck dies
Victim in Friday car wreck dies
A 39-year-old Bossier City man injured in a single-vehicle wreck on the Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway last week has died.more>>
A 39-year-old Bossier City man injured in a single-vehicle wreck on the Clyde Fant Memorial Parkway last week has died.more>>
3 arrested in Grambling post office break-in
3 arrested in Grambling post office break-in
Grambling police have arrested three people accused of breaking into a post office.more>>
Grambling police have arrested three people accused of breaking into a post office.more>>
Time to stock up on hurricane items
Time to stock up on hurricane items
Shoppers can prepare for the hurricane season while saving some pennies during the Louisiana Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday.more>>
Shoppers can prepare for the hurricane season while saving some pennies during the Louisiana Hurricane Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday.more>>
Services extended to undeveloped area of Scott
Services extended to undeveloped area of Scott
The city of Scott is moving north.more>>
The city of Scott is moving north.more>>
State police commander receives national award
State police commander receives national award
Louisiana State Police Superintendent Col. Mike Edmonson has received the Buford Pusser National Law Enforcement Award for his efforts to promote partnerships among local, state and federal law enforcement agencies.more>>
Louisiana State Police Superintendent Col. Mike Edmonson has received the Buford Pusser National Law Enforcement Award for his efforts to promote partnerships among local, state and federal law enforcement agencies.more>>
Baker woman booked with child desertion
Baker woman booked with child desertion
Baker police arrested a 25-year-old woman accused of locking her four children out of her residence when she was not home.more>>
Baker police arrested a 25-year-old woman accused of locking her four children out of her residence when she was not home.more>>
Ascension considers getting into utility business
Ascension considers getting into utility business
Ascension Parish government officials, already trying to pull together the early pieces of a parish-wide sewer system, also have been investigating the possibility of getting into the natural gas and water business.more>>
Ascension Parish government officials, already trying to pull together the early pieces of a parish-wide sewer system, also have been investigating the possibility of getting into the natural gas and water business.more>>
Marksville escapee captured
Marksville escapee captured
A 21-year-old inmate who escaped Friday from a work detail in Marksville has been captured.more>>
A 21-year-old inmate who escaped Friday from a work detail in Marksville has been captured.more>>
New problems found at Alexandria Housing Authority
New problems found at Alexandria Housing Authority
An audit of the Alexandria Housing Authority found 29 deficiencies for fiscal year 2012 and cites 18 unresolved issues from the fiscal years 2009, 2010 and 2010.more>>
An audit of the Alexandria Housing Authority found 29 deficiencies for fiscal year 2012 and cites 18 unresolved issues from the fiscal years 2009, 2010 and 2010.more>>
New Rapides school supt. offers restructuring plan
New Rapides school supt. offers restructuring plan
Incoming Rapides Parish schools Superintendent Nason Authement is planning to create four "school turnaround teams" as part of a restructuring of the district's central office.more>>
Incoming Rapides Parish schools Superintendent Nason Authement is planning to create four "school turnaround teams" as part of a restructuring of the district's central office.more>>
La. offers workshops on wetland management
La. offers workshops on wetland management
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will offer present wetland management workshops in May and June at three locations.more>>
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries will offer present wetland management workshops in May and June at three locations.more>>
Blimp talk set for Tuesday in Houma
Blimp talk set for Tuesday in Houma
A blimp expert will lead a discussion Tuesday on the Houma naval air station's role during World War II.more>>
A blimp expert will lead a discussion Tuesday on the Houma naval air station's role during World War II.more>>
McNeese plans freshmen orientation sessions
McNeese plans freshmen orientation sessions
McNeese State University will offer five orientation sessions for incoming freshmen attending their first classes during the fall semester.more>>
McNeese State University will offer five orientation sessions for incoming freshmen attending their first classes during the fall semester.more>>
Corps to discuss hurricane protection study
Corps to discuss hurricane protection study
The Army Corps of Engineers will meet Tuesday with residents about a study that looks at ways to reduce the risks from hurricane and storm surge in St. James and St. John the Baptist parishes.more>>
The Army Corps of Engineers will meet Tuesday with residents about a study that looks at ways to reduce the risks from hurricane and storm surge in St. James and St. John the Baptist parishes.more>>
Amtrak reports minor train derailment in Chicago
Amtrak reports minor train derailment in Chicago
Amtrak officials say a train departing from New Orleans derailed not far from Chicago's Union Station.more>>
Amtrak officials say a train departing from New Orleans derailed not far from Chicago's Union Station.more>>
Suspect booked in Shreveport man's fatal shooting
Suspect booked in Shreveport man's fatal shooting
Police have arrested a suspect in a Shreveport man's fatal shooting.more>>
Police have arrested a suspect in a Shreveport man's fatal shooting.more>>
Sulphur will buy 4 SUVs for police
Sulphur will buy 4 SUVs for police
The City Council has voted to use the general fund to buy four police vehicles.more>>
The City Council has voted to use the general fund to buy four police vehicles.more>>
Report: VA hospital in N.O. is $370M over budget
Report: VA hospital in N.O. is $370M over budget
A government report says construction of a new Veterans Affairs hospital in New Orleans is $370 million over budget and 14 months behind schedule.more>>
A government report says construction of a new Veterans Affairs hospital in New Orleans is $370 million over budget and 14 months behind schedule.more>>
Business leaders back plan for corridor
Business leaders back plan for corridor
Economic leaders are supporting a master plan proposal being considered by the Livingston Parish Council.more>>
Economic leaders are supporting a master plan proposal being considered by the Livingston Parish Council.more>>
Zachary to farm out expelled students
Zachary to farm out expelled students
The Zachary Community School Board will hire a private academy to provide programs for middle- and high-school students who are expelled from their regular schools.more>>
The Zachary Community School Board will hire a private academy to provide programs for middle- and high-school students who are expelled from their regular schools.more>>
Beach to open in Caldwell Parish
Beach to open in Caldwell Parish
The Army Corps of Engineers plans to open the Riverton Beach area for the summer on Monday.more>>
The Army Corps of Engineers plans to open the Riverton Beach area for the summer on Monday.more>>
8-year-old accidentally shot by brother in B.R.
8-year-old accidentally shot by brother in B.R.
Authorities say a 12-year-old boy accidentally shot his 8-year-old brother with a gun he found in a closet at his grandparents' Baton Rouge home.more>>
Authorities say a 12-year-old boy accidentally shot his 8-year-old brother with a gun he found in a closet at his grandparents' Baton Rouge home.more>>
Interest in charter schools soars in B.R.
Interest in charter schools soars in B.R.
The state Department of Education says 35 organizations have submitted applications to start about 100 new charter schools in 19 parishes.more>>
The state Department of Education says 35 organizations have submitted applications to start about 100 new charter schools in 19 parishes.more>>
Off-duty Lafayette police officer dies in crash
Off-duty Lafayette police officer dies in crash
An off-duty Lafayette police officer has died in a motorcycle crash in Iberville Parish.more>>
An off-duty Lafayette police officer has died in a motorcycle crash in Iberville Parish.more>>
Walker will donate land for dog park
Walker will donate land for dog park
Dogs in Walker will soon have a playground all to themselves.more>>
Dogs in Walker will soon have a playground all to themselves.more>>
Organizers formally launch coroner recall effort
Organizers formally launch coroner recall effort
Organizers of an effort to recall the St. Tammany Parish coroner say they're encouraged by the response to Saturday's kickoff.more>>
Organizers of an effort to recall the St. Tammany Parish coroner say they're encouraged by the response to Saturday's kickoff.more>>
Tangipahoa schools struggle with budget
Tangipahoa schools struggle with budget
The Tangipahoa Parish School Board will use rededicated sales tax revenue, cuts to transportation services, elimination of a perfect-attendance salary bonus and a one-time reduction in the board-mandated minimum fund...more>>
The Tangipahoa Parish School Board will use rededicated sales tax revenue, cuts to transportation services, elimination of a perfect-attendance salary bonus and a one-time reduction in the board-mandated minimum fund balance...more>>
Ministry drops plan for Denham Springs site
Ministry drops plan for Denham Springs site
A religious organization has withdrawn an application seeking the city's consent to open a home for young women.more>>
A religious organization has withdrawn an application seeking the city's consent to open a home for young women.more>>
Program offers free meals in Denham Springs
Program offers free meals in Denham Springs
Youngsters in the Livingston Parish city will be able to get free meals this summer through a federally financed program.more>>
Youngsters in the Livingston Parish city will be able to get free meals this summer through a federally financed program.more>>
Student named to Southern board seat
Student named to Southern board seat
Southern University student Simone Bray will serve as the student member of the Southern University Board of Supervisors.more>>
Southern University student Simone Bray will serve as the student member of the Southern University Board of Supervisors.more>>
Handgun class offered in Lafourche
Handgun class offered in Lafourche
The Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office will offer a handgun training course on June 1.more>>
The Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Office will offer a handgun training course on June 1.more>>
Parents may go back to school in St. Helena
Parents may go back to school in St. Helena
Parents of St. Helena Parish public school students soon could have a school of their own to attend.more>>
Parents of St. Helena Parish public school students soon could have a school of their own to attend.more>>
4-H gets grant for La. food-fitness program
4-H gets grant for La. food-fitness program
The LSU AgCenter's 4-H program will share in a grant from the Walmart Foundation to help teach healthy living and eating choices.more>>
The LSU AgCenter's 4-H program will share in a grant from the Walmart Foundation to help teach healthy living and eating choices.more>>
Flood insurance info available on hotline
Flood insurance info available on hotline
The National Flood Insurance Program has set up a hotline to provide information to Louisiana residents.more>>
The National Flood Insurance Program has set up a hotline to provide information to Louisiana residents.more>>
4 tornadoes counted from Thursday thunderstorm
4 tornadoes counted from Thursday thunderstorm
A powerful Thursday afternoon thunderstorm produced four tornadoes as it moved into Louisiana from Texasmore>>
A powerful Thursday afternoon thunderstorm produced four tornadoes as it moved into Louisiana from Texasmore>>
Police officer fired after twin brother's death
Police officer fired after twin brother's death
The Shreveport Police Department has fired the brother of a slain officer, drawing fire from the local police union.more>>
The Shreveport Police Department has fired the brother of a slain officer, drawing fire from the local police union.more>>
Lafourche plans $6M in flood projects
Lafourche plans $6M in flood projects
Lafourche Parish is preparing to begin more than $6 million in flood protection projects for the Raceland and Des Allemands areas.more>>
Lafourche Parish is preparing to begin more than $6 million in flood protection projects for the Raceland and Des Allemands areas.more>>
Chief: Not jailing all beating suspects a mistake
Chief: Not jailing all beating suspects a mistake
Baton Rouge's police chief says it was a mistake not to take everyone to jail accused in the beating of a family at a gas station.more>>
Baton Rouge's police chief says it was a mistake not to take everyone to jail accused in the beating of a family at a gas station.more>>
Carencro chief denies officers took bribes at club
Carencro chief denies officers took bribes at club
A police chief disputes claims that his officers were paid to look away during illegal drug sales and prostitution at a strip club.more>>
A police chief disputes claims that his officers were paid to look away during illegal drug sales and prostitution at a strip club.more>>
Ethics opinion: Senator can't seek Citizens post
Ethics opinion: Senator can't seek Citizens post
State Sen. Dan "Blade" Morrish is barred from seeking the CEO's job at Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corp.more>>
State Sen. Dan "Blade" Morrish is barred from seeking the CEO's job at Louisiana Citizens Property Insurance Corp.more>>
Man arrested in Texas for 1962 death of La. woman
Man arrested in Texas for 1962 death of La. woman
A man arrested in a 51-year-old killing is being held in the Calcasieu Parish jail without bond.more>>
A man arrested in a 51-year-old killing is being held in the Calcasieu Parish jail without bond.more>>
Parish, beach owners locked in fight
Parish, beach owners locked in fight
The Lafourche Beachfront Development Commission hasn't yet moved to seize a portion of Fourchon Beach from its private owners.more>>
The Lafourche Beachfront Development Commission hasn't yet moved to seize a portion of Fourchon Beach from its private owners.more>>
Donaldsonville gets a new logo
Donaldsonville gets a new logo
The new logo for the city of Donalsonville features images that represent its past and hopes for its future.more>>
The new logo for the city of Donalsonville features images that represent its past and hopes for its future.more>>
New Orleans says gunfire won't end 'second lines'
New Orleans says gunfire won't end 'second lines'
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New Orleans officials and cultural advocates say the Mother's Day parade shootings that left 20 people injured won't spell the end of second-line parades, the local tradition that celebrates the city and its people.more>>
Student named to seat on LSU board
Student named to seat on LSU board
LSU junior John Woodard has been elected as student member of the LSU Board of Supervisors.more>>
LSU junior John Woodard has been elected as student member of the LSU Board of Supervisors.more>>
Loyola camps focus on jazz
Loyola camps focus on jazz
The College of Music and Fine Arts at Loyola University will host two jazz camps over the summer.more>>
The College of Music and Fine Arts at Loyola University will host two jazz camps over the summer.more>>
Dardenne touts bayou parish tourism
Dardenne touts bayou parish tourism
Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne says recreational opportunities and the cuisine of the Bayou Country are big pluses as they area cultivates its climate for tourism.more>>
Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne says recreational opportunities and the cuisine of the Bayou Country are big pluses as they area cultivates its climate for tourism.more>>
12 inducted into 4-H Hall of Fame
12 inducted into 4-H Hall of Fame
A dozen new inductees into the Louisiana 4-H Hall of Fame were recognized in ceremonies May 11 at the 4-H Museum in Mansura.more>>
A dozen new inductees into the Louisiana 4-H Hall of Fame were recognized in ceremonies May 11 at the 4-H Museum in Mansura.more>>
City snuffs smoking ban expansion
City snuffs smoking ban expansion
The McComb Board of Selectmen has voted down a proposed ordinance that would ban smoking in all public workplaces in the city.more>>
The McComb Board of Selectmen has voted down a proposed ordinance that would ban smoking in all public workplaces in the city.more>>
Largest class in McNeese history to get degrees
Largest class in McNeese history to get degrees
More than 825 students - the largest graduating class in McNeese State University history - are expected to receive degrees at the university's spring commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday at Burton Coliseum.more>>
More than 825 students - the largest graduating class in McNeese State University history - are expected to receive degrees at the university's spring commencement ceremony at 10 a.m. Saturday at Burton Coliseum.more>>
Peoples Health fills management post
Peoples Health fills management post
Peoples Health has appointed Temple Smith as compliance monitoring manager.more>>
Peoples Health has appointed Temple Smith as compliance monitoring manager.more>>
Weekly unemployment insurance claims drop
Weekly unemployment insurance claims drop
First-time claims for unemployment insurance in Louisiana for the week ending May 11 decreased from the previous week's total.more>>
First-time claims for unemployment insurance in Louisiana for the week ending May 11 decreased from the previous week's total.more>>
Shooting injures 11-year-old in Bossier City
Shooting injures 11-year-old in Bossier City
The Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting at the Haymeadow Trailer Park in Bossier City that sent an 11-year-old boy to the hospital.more>>
The Bossier Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting at the Haymeadow Trailer Park in Bossier City that sent an 11-year-old boy to the hospital.more>>
OSHA impersonator gets 57 months in oil spill scam
OSHA impersonator gets 57 months in oil spill scam
A woman has been sentenced to 57 months in prison for bilking Gulf Coast residents by posing as a federal safety official after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill.more>>
A woman has been sentenced to 57 months in prison for bilking Gulf Coast residents by posing as a federal safety official after the 2010 Deepwater Horizon oil spill.more>>
Public works chief retiring in Lafourche
Public works chief retiring in Lafourche
Lafourche Parish Public Works Director Kerry Babin says he will retire in July.more>>
Lafourche Parish Public Works Director Kerry Babin says he will retire in July.more>>
Judge delays ex-BP engineer's trial
Judge delays ex-BP engineer's trial
A federal judge has agreed to postpone the trial of a former BP engineer charged with deleting text messages about the company's response to its 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.more>>
A federal judge has agreed to postpone the trial of a former BP engineer charged with deleting text messages about the company's response to its 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.more>>
Analyst says funding gap for LSU hospital deals
Analyst says funding gap for LSU hospital deals
The first three LSU hospital privatization deals appear to use up 94 percent of the funding Gov. Bobby Jindal's administration set aside for eight such arrangements.more>>
The first three LSU hospital privatization deals appear to use up 94 percent of the funding Gov. Bobby Jindal's administration set aside for eight such arrangements.more>>
Museum waives fee for veterans, service members
Museum waives fee for veterans, service members
The National World War II Museum will waive admission charges on Saturday for veterans and current members of the armed services.more>>
The National World War II Museum will waive admission charges on Saturday for veterans and current members of the armed services.more>>
Ruling doesn't resolve family restaurant squabble
Ruling doesn't resolve family restaurant squabble
A federal judge's ruling hasn't resolved a family's power struggle for control of Brennan's, one of New Orleans' best-known restaurants.more>>
A federal judge's ruling hasn't resolved a family's power struggle for control of Brennan's, one of New Orleans' best-known restaurants.more>>
APNewsBreak: Energy Dept. backs Texas LNG plan
APNewsBreak: Energy Dept. backs Texas LNG plan
The Energy Department has given conditional approval to a Texas company that wants to export liquefied natural gas, the second LNG export project the Obama administration has approved as it faces a wave of export...more>>
The Energy Department has given conditional approval to a Texas company that wants to export liquefied natural gas, the second LNG export project the Obama administration has approved as it faces a wave of export requests.more>>
N.O. Aviation Board appoints female chair
N.O. Aviation Board appoints female chair
The New Orleans Aviation Board, which governs the city-owned Louis Armstrong International Airport, has picked New Orleans lawyer Cheryl Teamer to be its first female chairperson.more>>
The New Orleans Aviation Board, which governs the city-owned Louis Armstrong International Airport, has picked New Orleans lawyer Cheryl Teamer to be its first female chairperson.more>>
Man: Stripper, male friend takes his pickup
Man: Stripper, male friend takes his pickup
A man told Jefferson Parish sheriff's deputies he rendezvoused with a stripper at a Metairie apartment complex, looking for a "good time." Instead he was robbed following a blast of pepper spray to the face.more>>
A man told Jefferson Parish sheriff's deputies he rendezvoused with a stripper at a Metairie apartment complex, looking for a "good time." Instead he was robbed following a blast of pepper spray to the face.more>>
Louisiana jobless rate rises for fourth month
Louisiana jobless rate rises for fourth month
By JEFF AMY Associated Press Louisiana's unemployment rate rose in April for the fourth straight month, as fewer people reported having work.more>>
By JEFF AMY Associated Press Louisiana's unemployment rate rose in April for the fourth straight month, as fewer people reported having work.more>>
Substitute allegedly assaulted student in class
Substitute allegedly assaulted student in class
Krotz Springs police were investigating a report that a substitute teacher tore a desk apart and assaulted a 13-year old boy during class at Krotz Springs Elementary School.more>>
Krotz Springs police were investigating a report that a substitute teacher tore a desk apart and assaulted a 13-year old boy during class at Krotz Springs Elementary School.more>>
Harahan council considers increasing tax millage
Harahan council considers increasing tax millage
Harahan property owners would pay slightly more taxes under an ordinance the City Council introduced Thursday to raise the city's tax rate by 1/5 of a mill.more>>
Harahan property owners would pay slightly more taxes under an ordinance the City Council introduced Thursday to raise the city's tax rate by 1/5 of a mill.more>>
Sterlington asst. police chief indicted
Sterlington asst. police chief indicted
Sterlington Assistant Police Chief Todd Newton has been indicted by a Ouachita Parish grand jury in connection with an investigation into the sale of fake "moonshine" to minors.more>>
Sterlington Assistant Police Chief Todd Newton has been indicted by a Ouachita Parish grand jury in connection with an investigation into the sale of fake "moonshine" to minors.more>>
VT Halter Marine's dry dock arrives in Pascagoula
VT Halter Marine's dry dock arrives in Pascagoula
A 12,000-metric ton floating dry dock has arrived at VT Halter Marine's south yard in Pascagoula, Miss.more>>
A 12,000-metric ton floating dry dock has arrived at VT Halter Marine's south yard in Pascagoula, Miss.more>>
Ex-Monroe Councilman Arthur Gilmore found guilty
Ex-Monroe Councilman Arthur Gilmore found guilty
Former Monroe City Councilman Arthur Gilmore has been convicted of racketeering and not guilty of extortion in federal court in Shreveport.more>>
Former Monroe City Councilman Arthur Gilmore has been convicted of racketeering and not guilty of extortion in federal court in Shreveport.more>>
Elton woman killed in auto crash
Elton woman killed in auto crash
An 18-year-old Elton woman was killed and two other women critically injured in a two-vehicle crash on Ward Line Road and La. Highway.more>>
An 18-year-old Elton woman was killed and two other women critically injured in a two-vehicle crash on Ward Line Road and La. Highway.more>>
Lake Charles shows drop in crime
Lake Charles shows drop in crime
Overall, crime is down in Lake Charles. That's according to numbers released Thursday by the police department.more>>
Overall, crime is down in Lake Charles. That's according to numbers released Thursday by the police department.more>>
Illegal firearms suspect pleads guilty to 1 count
Illegal firearms suspect pleads guilty to 1 count
A Houma man has pleaded guilty in federal court to receiving and having an unregistered firearm.more>>
A Houma man has pleaded guilty in federal court to receiving and having an unregistered firearm.more>>
Arrests in New Orleans parade shootings cheered
Arrests in New Orleans parade shootings cheered
An organizer of the New Orleans neighborhood parade that ended in gunfire that wounded 19 people on Mother's Day says he's ecstatic over the arrests in the case.more>>
An organizer of the New Orleans neighborhood parade that ended in gunfire that wounded 19 people on Mother's Day says he's ecstatic over the arrests in the case.more>>
Dalai Lama kicks off New Orleans visit
Dalai Lama kicks off New Orleans visit
The Dalai Lama kicks off his visit to New Orleans with a series of speeches Friday at the city's convention center.more>>
The Dalai Lama kicks off his visit to New Orleans with a series of speeches Friday at the city's convention center.more>>
Powerball jackpot increased to $550M
Powerball jackpot increased to $550M
The Powerball jackpot for Saturday's drawing rises again.more>>
The Powerball jackpot for Saturday's drawing rises again.more>>

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Suspects wanted for robbing, beating a man in the CBD
Suspects wanted for robbing, beating a man in the CBD
The NOPD is searching for three suspects who robbed and beat a man on Carondelet Street Sunday morningmore>>
The NOPD is searching for three suspects who robbed and beat a man on Carondelet Street Sunday morningmore>>
New Orleans fugitive arrested in California
New Orleans fugitive arrested in California
California authorities report they have arrested New Orleans fugitive, Darnell Ellis, who is wanted on charges for drugs and gang activity.more>>
California authorities report they have arrested New Orleans fugitive, Darnell Ellis, who is wanted on charges for drugs and gang activity.more>>
NOPD seeks stolen pig statue
NOPD seeks stolen pig statue
The statue was stolen on the morning of May 1, 2013 during Jazz Fest weekend.more>>
The statue was stolen on the morning of May 1, 2013 during Jazz Fest weekend.more>>
Perricone: "I did nothing wrong" in anonymous commenting
Perricone: "I did nothing wrong" in anonymous commenting
A former federal prosecutor tells a local community activist he's had enough of her comments.more>>
A former federal prosecutor tells a local community activist he's had enough of her comments.more>>

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