Louisiana is a state rich in history and culture. From the vibrant city of New Orleans to the charming small towns, Louisiana ...

An ancient, 20-foot cypress wood board that held a prominent place at the Louisiana State Capitol for decades has gone ...

When French explorer Pierre Le Moyne d’Iberville traveled up the Mississippi River in 1699 and encountered a large red pole erected by Native Americans, he dubbed the location “le bâton rouge,” or ...

State officials, advocates and community members gathered on the steps of the Louisiana Capitol Monday morning.

Louisiana's Old State Capitol has entered its contemporary era as it celebrates its 175th anniversary.

President Dwight Eisenhower signed the first Civil Rights Act after 80 years of no progress. The act formed the bipartisan ...

September marks the 90th anniversary of the assassination of Huey P. Long, the iconic Louisiana governor and U.S. Senator known as “the Kingfish,” whose shooting and death remain the subject of debate ...