As the saying goes, “Laissez les bon temps rouler!” (“Let the good times roll!”) It’s officially Mardi Gras, and as folks celebrate in Louisiana and across the country, it’s a great time to celebrate the rich culture of the Pelican State. Good vibes, great food, and great music are a part of what makes Louisiana so rich […]

Social media is buzzing this morning because of braids. A young girl at Christ The King Elementary in Louisiana was told to leave school because her braided hairstyle was in violation of the school’s handbook. The handbook states, “Boys and girls: only the student’s natural hair is permitted. Extensions, wigs, hair pieces of any kind are […]

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Dylann Roof asked a federal judge if his former defense team could represent him for his murder trial.

Racist bullies assault an 8-year-old boy. His family raises money for medical expenses while legal issues get sorted out.

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Rose believes that the rape accusations caused indelible harm to his image.

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Retired Lieutenant General Russel L. Honoré discusses the aftermath of the historic Louisiana floods.

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A museum will also go alongside the memorial to trace the country's history from slavery to present day. The structure is slated to open in April 2017.

Six. That’s the number of bullets that may have been pumped into Alton Sterling by two Baton Rouge, Louisiana police officers who shot Sterling to death while he was pinned to the ground. Sterling, 37, should not have died. He was selling CD’s in a store parking lot and police said they were told Sterling […]

Gov. Edwards added that the Middle District of Louisiana U.S. Attorney's office and the FBI will also assist in the investigation.

Alton Sterling was selling CDs outside a convenience store when he was fatally shot by police Tuesday morning.

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NBA star Kevin Durant has been the focus of the league’s free agency talks after he announced he would be leaving the Oklahoma City Thunder to sign with the Golden State Warriors on Monday.

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After being let go from the daytime television show The Real, Tamar Braxton will now be the host of her own talk show. The show will be produced under Steve Harvey’s television production company. The news was announced on Thursday’s The Steve Harvey Morning Show. After taking a brief hiatus from social media when news […]