Louisiana News

Country music legend and world-renowned philanthropist Dolly Parton passed away just over a month ago. New Orleans honored her by doing what the city does best: a second-line jazz funeral.

Officials are asking the highest court to decide whether the state legislature can abolish an elected position after someone has already been elected.

Attorney General Liz Murrill said the laws, which grant immunity to doctors in the Democratic-led states who prescribe certain abortion medications remotely, violate the Constitution and federal law and prevent states with abortion bans from enforcing their own laws.

70 years ago, Elvis Presley returned to his hometown for one of his most iconic performances. The town celebrated the anniversary with a faithful recreation.

Algiers Charter, L.B. Landry’s operator, will not seek another contract to run the high school. Data show enrollment has fallen by about a third since 2021-22.

Georges dismissed concerns from some of his reporters that his embrace of Meta blurs the line between the news and business.

The Gulf’s Flower Garden Banks has been viewed as healthy, but a new study shows signs of damage.

Across the Gulf South, people on parole and probation are responsible for much of the cost of community supervision. For many, it’s an untenable financial burden.

The plan to split up the city and parish governments was withdrawn by the sponsor after an extensive debate among the council.

Officials say the cuts could help fill a $100 million budget deficit.