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Early voting for the Nov. 3 election begins on Oct. 20.
The parish jail needs millions of dollars worth of repairs.
Property taxes fund many services in local communities.
Former Gov. John Bel Edwards has not indicated that he is interested in a third term.
Four candidates for St. Tammany Parish sheriff discuss leadership, jail conditions and the department’s image during a Chamber of Commerce forum.
Republican Julia Letlow faces Democrat Jamie Davis in Louisiana's U.S. Senate race.
Proposed New Orleans budget cuts could reduce NOPD civilian positions
'I would not run as a vanity project,' former New Orleans mayor says
Act 559 is on the books in time for the fall elections.
Rep. Johnson says he expects a White House with big tech leaders soon.
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Louisiana has been dealing with an insurance crisis for years.
The Greater New Orleans AFL-CIO has hosted the Labor Day picnic for years in City Park.
NOPD says it has a six-point plan to replace National Guard patrols after hundreds of troops ended their New Orleans deployment.
St. Tammany Parish sheriff candidates discuss their experience, leadership priorities and plans for the department following the former sheriff’s departure.
No challengers qualified to run in the November election
The New Orleans City Council approves measures giving it greater control over the Sewerage and Water Board, including planning, budgeting and oversight.
Qualifying ends on Friday.
CAO Joe Giarrusso said the financial pain is expected to continue into 2027.
Progressive candidate will face Republican Mike Rogers in key Senate race
Trump pronounced the fund 'dead' Friday, reversed course on Saturday
The New Orleans City Council advances a plan to expand oversight of the Sewerage and Water Board as Executive Director Randy Hayman defends his future.
Maine race considered vital to determining control of US Senate
State leaders say they support federal investigation into grand jury proceedings
Louisiana congressman asks Kash Patel for inquiry
Congressman Cleo Fields has shared that he will not seek re-election for Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District.
Fox 8 has also learned that Smith left office with more than $941,919 in a drop retirement bank account
Governor says mayor must accept he doesn't see Orleans Parish as unique
Louisiana leaders are reacting to the passing of longtime Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina.
Gov. Landry and Mayor Moreno trade statements again on Friday related to the city's finances.
"No one has done more for the city of New Orleans than me!" Gov. Landry says in a social media post aimed at New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno.
The New Orleans City Council approved the Rivana apartment project in the River District, despite debate over a 40-year property tax exemption and its impact on affordable housing.
Baton Rouge Democrat, 44, collapsed at son's football practice
Louisiana voters, regardless of registered party, will decide between candidates in the fall
Julia Letlow and Jamie Davis have won their U.S. Senate runoff races in Louisiana, setting up the November matchup.
In the U.S. Senate race party primary runoff, John Fleming and Julia Letlow are the two Republicans who appear on Saturday's ballot.
Ibert, a 30-year veteran of the St. Tammany Sheriff’s Office, will succeed Smith on an interim basis
Democratic voters will choose between Jamie Davis and Gary Crockett during Saturday's Democratic runoff.
A father is mourning the loss of his pregnant daughter and grandson this Father’s Day weekend following a deadly crash.
New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno launches a new task force to clear legal hurdles and redevelop abandoned properties, beginning with lots in the Lower 9th Ward and Central City.
Gov. Landry made court reform affecting New Orleans a top priority for the just-ended legislative session.
Former prosecutor targets ex-public defender on November ballot
Group pledges churches will get more people involved in the democratic process
Republicans largely imposed their will on congressional districts, New Orleans courts
Democrats say blacks make up a third of Louisiana's population and there should be two black-majority districts but the new law eliminates one of the districts.
The La. Senate will take up the amended bill on Friday.
"This Frankenstein-looking thing was NO DOUBT drawn up by a very small handful of guys in a secret room," Higgins wrote on Facebook."
Louisiana lawmakers debate congressional redistricting as former New Orleans leaders oppose proposed changes to the map.
Governor Jeff Landry's signature still needed for new law
Slidell’s newly elected police chief says he wants to grow the department as the city prepares for new development and population growth.
Diane Schnell claims 'credible reports' of voter problems throughout city