Louisiana News

When surveying the current legislative session in Baton Rouge a number of questions leap to mind.

Fire was a huge hazard to south Louisiana communities in the days before modern firefighting equipment and good water supplies, when wooden homes and buildings were illuminated by oil lamps and candles and cooking was done over open flames.

Slidell Elks Lodge 2321 Exalted Ruler Randy Bergeron of Slidell has been named Louisiana Elks Association Vice President East.

Louisiana's unemployment rate rose in April for the fourth straight month, as fewer people reported having work.

Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal will use a Saturday speech to Virginia Republicans to suggest the IRS officials who targeted conservative political organizations for scrutiny be sent to prison.

Queen Tara reigns over Moonhaven, an unseen Eden-like world, in the 3D animated film 'Epic,' based on Louisiana author William Joyce's book 'The Leaf Men and the Brave Good Bugs.' LONDON -- Beyonce loved voicing Queen Tara in the new children's movie " Epic " -- at least she did once she stopped crying.

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Hancock Bank and Whitney Bank have released a joint statement detailing the closures of more than 40 of its banks in five states.

Don't be too surprised if you are strolling along South Galvez Street in Broadmoor one day and think you hear the sound of music - the deep reverberations of a bass or the high-pitched notes of a flute - weaving through the air and joining you on your walk.

State Rep. Barry Ivey, R-Central, shown here in a campaign ad espousing his pro-gun platform, filed a bill Tuesday allowing for lifetime concealed carry permits.

The 2013 legislative session in Baton Rouge is three weeks from its close on June 6, and lawmakers are steeped in debate on several issues, including the state budget , Medicaid expansion, education and criminal justice.

Parish public school numbers indicate 24 teachers have retired to date, but the state retirement system says 43 St.

When Terry Serigny was growing up in Leeville, Louisiana, in the 1950s, the Mississippi River delta town was also known as Orange City for its many citrus groves.

Five area parish presidents will gather Friday morning at the home of St. Charles Parish residents Lisa and Robert Taylor in Bayou Gauche to discuss the anticipated ramifications of the B iggert-Waters Act on local communities, and lay out a road map for fighting against the implementation of the controversial law.

Sheriff Steven McCain announced that Kristen Huntsberry of Grant Parish has been named the recipient of an academic scholarship from the Louisiana Sheriffs' Scholarship Program for the 2012-2013 school year.

Louisiana Economic Development and the U.S. Small Business Administration announced the 2013 Louisiana Small Business Award winners at an event honoring small business leaders who exemplify the entrepreneurial spirit of Louisiana.

Some of the nominees for Uniformed Trooper of the Year stand on stage at the Louisiana State Police's annual awards ceremony Thursday in Baton Rouge.

Northwest Louisiana law enforcement agencies will have the annual Law Enforcement Torch Run for Special Olympics Louisiana on Friday with a ceremony beginning at 9 a.m. on the Milam Street side of the Caddo Parish Courthouse, 501 Texas Street in downtown Shreveport.

Phil Robertson of A&E's 'Duck Dynasty' is part of a family that has made millions in a mail order duck call business.

Elected president of Louisiana Chapter of National FBI Graduates CROWLEY - When speaking with Chief Deputy Keith Latiola with the Acadia Parish Sheriff's Office, one would be amazed that a man who has worked countless crimes could be so gracious and quick to smile.