The rivalry between LSU and Ole Miss has spilled into the courtroom. The University of Mississippi sued LSU football players Princewill Umanmielen and Devin Harper, alleging the former Rebels owe nearly $1 million in buyout payments after transferring to the Tigers. According to the lawsuits, Umanmielen signed a revenu...

Louisiana households that experienced financial losses from Tropical Storm Arthur can apply for Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) benefits through Friday. Tim Jenkins, who oversees the SNAP program for the Louisiana Department of Health, says applicants must live in designated disaster areas o...

The next time you cast your ballot, your "I Voted" sticker will look a little different. The crawfish named Mark de Ballot is being retired; in its place is a work of art created by New Orleans artist Terrence Osborne. "The image is of a trumpet," says Osborne in describing his work of art, "an...

A new Louisiana law banning the outdoor release of balloons during memorials, celebrations and other events takes effect Saturday, with supporters saying the measure is designed to protect wildlife and reduce environmental pollution. Harahan Representative John Illg, who authored the legislation, said balloons released...

A Thibodaux man is charged with sex crimes involving a child. Lafourche Parish Sheriff's Capt. Brennan Matherne says juvenile detectives began investigating Gregory Leblanc, 61, last month after allegations surfaced about inappropriate behavior years ago with a girl who was under ten years old at the time. "They f...