Voters in Jeff Davis Parish on Saturday rejected a measure to redirect a portion of an existing sales tax to support the new ...

Voters approved a proposal on Saturday’s ballot in Calcasieu Parish that would fund improvements to Starks High School while ...

Southwest Louisiana is home to several large chemical manufacturing plants so a reliable response plan is vital for resident ...

Louisiana Republicans who want to close their upcoming primary to voters registered as No Party aren’t fooling anyone. They ...

Non-select Division IV No. 8 Vinton (9-2) opened the playoffs on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, with a 28-0 win over No. 25 DeQuincy (4-7) at B.S. Walker Stadium in Vinton. (Rodrick Anderson / American Press) ...

SaLisa Drake, 42, became a teacher to emulate the guidance her teachers provided to her. As a student in Welsh and at McNeese ...

Legislation to reopen the government after the longest shutdown in history awaits action in the House after a small group of ...

By Crystal Stevenson and Doris Maricle The Lake Charles Events Center was alive with the glow of thousands of tiny white lights Friday night, each one twinkling a welcome to the annual Mistletoe & ...

The splash pads at Prien Lake Park and River Bluff Park are now closed for the winter season. They will reopen in early summer of next year. Prien Lake Park, 3700 West Prien Lake Road, and River Bluff ...

Calcasieu residents may be eligible for financial assistance for their electricity bill expenses through the Low-Income Home ...

Air travelers could face more frustration as busy U.S. airports need to meet a higher Federal Aviation Administration target ...

Special to the American Press The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is advising parents, caregivers, and health care providers that ByHeart Inc. is recalling its infant formula because it may be ...