A federal jury found a private corrections company running a Louisiana jail liable for the 2015 death of a man who died of head injuries he sustained while in custody and awarded the family more than $40 million in damages.

Because Louisiana has a relatively small federal workforce, the federal shutdown has had less impact on the state. But the longer it drags on, the more people around the state will feel its effects.

The Louisiana Book Festival will have 236 participants and multiple activities. Here's what to look forward to.

Despite his solid outing for the Cajuns’ rushing attack, their offensive woes appeared once again in the second half. After being held out of the endzone in the third and fourth quarter and giving up two interceptions, the Cajuns fall to Troy, 35-23.

Gov. Jeff Landry signed an emergency order Friday approving food assistance benefits through November for children, elderly and disabled people as concerns mount over a potential federal shutdown.

The Louisiana Department of Health will begin notifying families this week. Notices will also be provided to businesses and retailers that take SNAP benefits.

Louisiana’s late comeback effort fell short Saturday as Troy pulled away in the fourth quarter for a 35-23 win, handing the Ragin’ Cajuns their third straight loss.

Because of the ongoing government shutdown, Gov. Jeff Landry has warned that SNAP beneficiaries may not receive funds this November. What to know.

When Shomari Figures took the oath of office last January, a first occurred in Alabama’s 205-year history: two Black politicians from Alabama were elected to the U.S. House at the same time. But after a U.