The Grand Isle Tarpon Rodeo returns in July with a $10,000 prize, celebrating its history and Jefferson Parish’s Bicentennial ...

Festival officials, in consultation with Jefferson Parish Emergency Management, decided to press on with the festival.

William H. "Bill" Hines, managing partner at Jones Walker, has been as much a fixture in regional business and civic circles ...

Danette Colbert, Rickey White and Christian Anderson were arrested in the case and are now all facing new racketeering and ...

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Coming up, see "Birds on the Block" by Lauro López at the Welcome Gallery, get a last look this weekend at the Fralin's ...

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According to the State of Louisiana Library website, Check Out Louisiana: Museums and Check Out Louisiana: State Parks lets ...

Venus Williams’ winning return to the professional tennis tour also came with a surprise announcement: She is engaged. After ...

Officials with the City of New Orleans have announced the opening of free cooling centers in the city due to excessive heat.

Louisiana passed a new police accountability law following allegations of civil rights violations against a sheriff’s deputy.