Former Democratic Governor John Bel Edwards tells The Advocate despite the Democrats' strong showing in the midterm elections, he had no plans of making another run for governor. Edwards spoke with Advocate Political reporter Tyler Bridges. "He told me that he is absolutely not going to be a candidate, is not tryi...

14 Grambling football players have been suspended for their involvement in a postgame brawl after the G-Men fell to Arkansas-Pine Bluff 35-32 on Saturday. Moments after the final whistle, both benches cleared and several fights broke out across the field. Tigers coach Mickey Joseph says it was unacceptable. "I hav...

The College Football Playoff is officially expanding to 24 teams next season. The CFP and ESPN reached a nearly $1.7-billion agreement that would kick off the playoffs the second weekend in December and eliminate power conference championship games. LSU Athletics Director Verge Ausberry says LSU supported the 24-team p...

A 44-year-old St. Tammany Parish priest is facing theft charges after he allegedly stole funds from an Abita Springs church. Lt. Suzanne Carboni with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office says they began their investigation into Reverend Daniel Okafor after the Archdiocese of New Orleans was contacted about discrepan...

Now that the Midterm elections are behind us - save for a pair of U.S. House runoffs next month - attention now shifts to next year's gubernatorial election. Pollster John Couvillon with JMC Analytics and Polling says even though last week's vote has yet to be certified, time is of the essence for those wishing to get ...