Marshall Simien is Lake Charles' first elected Black mayor. Columnist Will Sutton takes a look at his journey to making ...

Louisiana officials want to overturn the remaining federal desegregation orders in their state. They may find allies in the ...

After 11 people escaped the jail, Sheriff Susan Hutson swiftly faced criticism about her office's handling of the incident.

There actually is a provision in the constitution, Article 4, Section 20, that, by title, insurance commissioner, provides ...

A new law that took effect Jan. 1 requires prospective voters to show proof of their U.S. citizenship when they register to ...