"It was a sad day, May 15. It was a sad day for us," said owner Dan Dyess. "Part of us said we could just sell and leave, but ...

Louisiana recognizes Fat Tuesday as a legal holiday, here's how the state celebrates from Cajun village gatherings to elaborate city-wide parades.

Vincent Carter, 72, has lived his entire life in Gum Springs, Virginia. The town is within walking distance of George Washington’s Mount Vernon — an estate where Carter’s ancestors were enslaved — and ...

'The Terminator' actress tells PEOPLE she would spend her perfect day off with family and member of her local coffee club ...

NATIONWIDE — NASA announced on Wednesday that its Perseverance Mars rover may have found signs of ancient microbial life on the red planet. During a teleconference on Wednesday morning, acting NASA ...

In April 1912, a young Black woman named Clementine Barnabet confessed to murdering four families in and around Lafayette, Louisiana. The widespread news coverage at the time effectively branded her a ...

Winter Storm Fern has caused hazardous road conditions and significant delays on I-20 in Louisiana. The Department of Transportation and Development issued multiple Public Safety Alerts advising ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Gov. Jeff Landry warned Monday afternoon that Louisiana is still in a dangerous phase of the winter storm, as bitter cold, power outages and deadly conditions persist across ...

Each royal was introduced, shared a few words, and exchanged gifts, symbolizing unity not only between the two krewes but ...

Health Notes is an occasional listing of health happenings around Louisiana. Have something you'd like to share? Contact us at margaret.delaney@theadvocate.com. LSU Health New Orleans selected to ...

BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Louisiana is entering a critical stretch of winter weather as a powerful system moves into the state this weekend, bringing the threat of ice, freezing rain and several days ...

The new Office of Louisiana Highway Construction on Wednesday broke ground on its inaugural project as it aims to repair or replace 62 minor bridges throughout the state by Dec. 31 — a goal officials ...