Quin Hillyer: Louisiana parents want, and richly deserve, this new school choice program

A boffo early response to the LA GATOR education program is a reminder that the biggest advantage of school choice programs is, yes, the ability to choose. Choice is a good in itself, even before the social scientists tally test scores and graduation rates …

State of Louisiana buys other half of NOCCA’s Bywater campus for $8 million

After years of negotiations, the state purchased part of the New Orleans Center for the Creative Arts campus in the Bywater for $8 million last month, school officials said. Located across Chartres Street from the school’s primary campus, the 60,000-square …

Louisiana student's death investigated as possible fraternity hazing

The death of a 20-year-old Southern University student in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, is being investigated by local law enforcement as a possible act of fraternity hazing, school authorities confirmed to The Associated Press on Wednesday. Caleb Wilson, who …

Don’t Want to Be Done With Mardi Gras? You Can Still Catch Mardi Gras Parades in Louisiana

Mardi Gras may officially be done, but you can still catch some more parades in Louisiana. (I guess we didn't give up "passin' a good time" for Lent!) Multiple Mardi Gras parades in or near New Orleans that weren't able to run due to …

Durugordon scores 21, Swanton-Rodger adds 18 as Old Dominion downs Louisiana in Sun Belt Conference Tournament 67-49

PENSACOLA, Fla. — Sean Durugordon scored 17 of his 21 points after halftime and grabbed 10 rebounds in Old Dominion's 67-49 victory against Louisiana on Wednesday in a second-round game of the Sun Belt Conference Tournament. Tenth seed Old Dominion (13 …

Police in Louisiana Investigate Hazing Episode After University Student’s Death

The police in Baton Rouge, La., are investigating whether a hazing episode at a fraternity may have played a role in the recent death of a 20-year-old Southern University student, university officials said Wednesday. The student, Caleb Wilson, of New …

Southern Living named this ice cream shop the most iconic in Louisiana

Trump administration to drop landmark lawsuit against controversial Louisiana plant, reports say

U.S. Rep. Troy Carter, left, Robert Taylor, of Concerned Citizens of St. John Parish, center, and Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Michael Regan, right, talk together before a press conference in LaPlace on Thursday, April 6, 2023. (Photo by …

This Shreveport deli is Louisiana's most iconic sandwich shop

Hummingbird season will soon arrive in Louisiana. How to prepare your yard, feeders.

Feeders come in all different colors, though the Baton Rouge Audubon Society suggests residents stay away from yellow feeders, as the color is a magnet for bees and wasps. Additional tips for feeders Just like you would with a water bowl for your pets, …