By the 2027-28 academic year, Louisiana public school students must read a state-approved classic each year — from Charlotte's Web to The Odyssey.

Cpl. Jared Havard waded in full uniform into a pond near Carencro after bystanders saw an 8-year-old girl go under.

Mayor Randy Rodgers says the Arkansas grocer still owns the land, but doesn't know why work stopped after the driveway went in.

Top Trumps USA wants your picks for landmarks and local businesses to replace Atlantic City on the board.

SoLAcc's new apprenticeship pairs paid work with classroom hours as a nuclear fabrication plant eyes 500 jobs nearby.

Kevin Lightell was already on probation for a 2025 home-entry conviction when deputies say he attacked a dog and tried to strike a woman as she fled in Bayou L'Ourse.

Leah Fonte, an LSU dental hopeful, died early Sunday near Lee Drive. A second pedestrian later died in the hospital.

Jordain Hilliard faces attempted murder charges after an early-October shooting; Franklin police call him armed and dangerous.

William Dennis Boyd of Jonesville faces two counts of sexual battery of a juvenile and a carnal knowledge charge.

The all-women krewe broke ground on Cypress Acres Drive, planning offices, storage and a members-only store ahead of its Jan. 31 parade.

Mariah Cox was last seen Saturday afternoon carrying a maroon purse and black Nike bag. Authorities want anyone with leads to call immediately.

Louisiana Works will begin transitioning local board authority in early 2027, with the broader process expected to take about 18 months as it seeks $13.8M more for statewide job training.

Eric Chatelain and Carol Logreco, both Republicans, are fighting to replace term-limited Mayor Tim Baudier on Nov. 3.