Celebrate safely this Fourth of July by knowing your parish’s fireworks laws.

Jefferson Parish officials can move forward with major renovations at the Hope Haven campus in Marrero, a former orphanage laden with allegations of abuse against children by clergy members, after ...

Kevin Couhig, who served as the first parish president for West Feliciana Parish, after it went to the home-rule charter form of government, has died.

Some parishes have opened sandbag sites in preparation for the heavy rain.

The Louisiana State Fire Marshal's Office is reminding residents to be safe with fireworks this July Fourth holiday.

WASHINGTON PARISH, La. (WVUE) - The Fourth of July holiday weekend is a great time to enjoy a watermelon. In Washington Parish, the watermelon picking starts at sunrise, with farmers hoping to ...

A Jefferson Parish Inspector General report says a Parks supervisor took unauthorized breaks, misused vehicles, and directed staff for personal tasks while on duty.

ST. TAMMANY PARISH, La. (WGNO) — Passengers on a cabin boat on Lake Pontchartrain were rescued from a fire on Sunday, July 13.

LDWF is investigating a fatal boating incident after the body of a vessel operator was recovered in Marcello Canal Thursday morning.

MANSFIELD La. -- A ceremonial groundbreaking was held Tuesday morning for the new DeSoto Parish Sheriff’s Office and Detention Center in Mansfield.

According to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, search and rescue teams were called after an overturned boat was found.

The Calcasieu Parish School Board saw a 15% increase in students scoring a three or higher on AP exams this year.