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 ...

Louisiana lawmakers are divided on the recent Republican budget proposal, with Congressman Troy Carter opposing it and Representative Julia Letlow supporting its ...

The Louisiana Supreme Court has denied stay motions filed by the Ouachita District Attorney’s Office, allowing Jimmie Duncan, ...

Louisiana football will face Arkansas State on Thursday night in a nationally televised game on ESPN, with the Cajuns needing ...

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 ...

Cheri Hayden, 60, a mother, grandmother, and cancer patient, has spent 15 years in prison for a Jefferson Parish murder she ...

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 ...

In the latest close session, Louisiana-Pacific (LPX) was down 1.52% at $91.40. This move lagged the S&P 500's daily gain of 0.23%. Elsewhere, the Dow saw an upswing of 0.34%, while the tech-heavy ...