Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry declared an emergency to make repairs possible for the Camp J unit at the Louisiana State Penitentiary.

The executive order, effective from July 25 through Aug. 23, suspends procurement and bidding rules to allow swift repairs to ...

Sen. Bill Cassidy officially launched his reelection campaign at Drago’s Seafood Restaurant in Metairie Friday.

The executive order says they're aren't enough beds to house all of the inmates in a maximum-security known as "Camp J." ...

The Refinery Mission breaks ground on a new 57-bed dormitory, offering second chances to men overcoming addiction, ...