If voters in the southeastern portion of East Baton Rouge Parish create a new city of St. George, the municipality will be required to have a chief of police. Beyond that, it's expected St. George will follow the lead of Central and, at least to start, use the East Baton Rouge Parish Sheriff… Read the full story
The early-summer pageantry of Saints players practicing in shorts and no pads during organized team activities and mandatory minicamp is in the rear-view mirror. Read the full story
Louisiana’s economy and state finances have turned around during his 3½ years in office, Gov. John Bel Edwards tells voters constantly as he seeks reelection in the Oct. 12 primary. Read the full story
Two Union Parish deputies drove north on a chilly day in January, past rolling ranches, pine stands and chicken farms, to the top of the Louisiana boot and across into Arkansas. Read the full story
The Mississippi River has always been the lifeblood of New Orleans. It’s the reason for the city’s existence, and an awe-inspiring if sometimes forgotten feature of its landscape. One thing it hasn’t been, at least in recent memory, is a threat. Read the full story
