The request would expand an ongoing review by the department’s Office for Civil Rights into the Louisiana Board of Regents, which oversees the state’s public higher education system.

Jackson rose to national prominence in the turbulent years following the assassination of his mentor, the Rev. Martin Luther ...

Properly installed car seats can save young lives. Safety experts say every child should be secured every time they ride to prevent tragedies like the death of one-year-old Nicholas Aguilar in Baton ...

The announcement comes amid heightened scrutiny after several indictments involving former Capital Area Transit System (CATS) ...

The Black Gospel Archive is housed within Baylor’s library system and serves as a research and preservation center for Black gospel music and related materials.

Barrow, Senate President Pro Tempore, said she will focus on legislation related to secure voting, teacher pay, and fair wages.

NEW ORLEANS — The final weekend of Carnival brings some of the city’s largest and most anticipated parades. From Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, through Mardi Gras Day, Feb. 17, 2026, revelers can expect a ...

May’s Beauty Supply and Southern Style Bar & Restaurant, both locally owned, mark a growing corridor of opportunity along Scotland Avenue.

BATON ROUGE, La. — The Louisiana Democratic Party has appointed Dadrius Lanus as its new executive director, concluding an extensive five-month search for a leader to drive party revitalization. Lanus ...

Pastor Jamal Bryant Leads 'Target Fast' Campaign: A Call to Action for Black Churches and Corporate Accountability The campaign, a call to action for Black Churches across the nation, aims to hold ...

BATON ROUGE, La. — Louisiana consistently ranks among the worst states in the nation for public safety, criminal justice outcomes, and quality of life. New data shows the Louisiana State Police are ...

Donald R. Dunbar Jr., director of community engagement at the Greater New Orleans Sports Foundation and South Baton Rouge native, was named a Southern University Alumni Federation 40 Under Forty ...