The ACLU has condemned Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry's request to deploy up to 1,000 National Guard troops to urban areas. The governor cited crime as the reason for the request, but the ACLU argues ...

Shreveport officials are seeking answers following the governor's request to deploy National Guard troops to the city. City leaders state that crime rates in Shreveport have been trending downward for ...

Congressman Cleo Fields opposes the deployment of Louisiana National Guard troops to patrol Shreveport and Baton Rouge. Governor Jeff Landry has requested 1,000 National Guard soldiers from President ...

America's government shutdown that began at midnight Sept. 30 will impact millions of Louisianans directly from troops to federal employees to homeowners seeking flood insurance to National Park ...

On September 23, the Shreveport City Council approved the establishment of an economic development district in downtown Shreveport. A 2 percent local sales tax within the district will fund ...

The Shreveport Police Union released a statement on the proposed deployment of the Louisiana National Guard by Gov. Jeff Landry.

A Monroe police officer was arrested for third-degree rape on September 26. Chad Austin Prather, 41, was booked into Ouachita Correctional Center with bail set at $100,000. The Monroe Police ...

Weather data from the National Weather Service provides estimated dates for the first frost in Louisiana for 2025. Find out when it should get cold.

Louisiana National Guard General Thomas C. Friloux said a policing plan will be tailored to each city where troops are deployed.

On September 24, a Ruston preacher and Ouachita Parish Schools educator was arrested in Ouachita Parish as part of an investigation into the sexual trafficking of minors, conducted jointly by the ...

While the legal minimum drinking age is 21 years old, there are some exceptions in Louisiana where those who are underage may consume alcohol. See law.

The popular grocery store chain is dropping a Halloween-themed version of its viral bags on Wednesday, Oct. 8, Trader Joe's told USA TODAY. The bags, which retail for $2.99, will be available in ...