Louisiana officials react to President Donald Trump’s executive order to dismantle the Department of Education.

Democrat Congressman Cleo Fields hosted a town hall meeting to address concerns and answer questions on the future of the ...

Board member Adrejia L. A. Boutté speaks during a Louisiana Public Defender Board meeting at the Capitol on Thursday, March ...

A Lafayette man was arrested March 19 and charged with 20 counts of animal sexual abuse and six counts of child pornography.

On Tuesday evening, March 18, the state of Louisiana executed Jessie Hoffman Jr., putting him to death with nitrogen gas.

Liz Murrill, an eighth-generation Louisianan, has dedicated her career to public service, culminating in her current role as ...

The state executed convicted murderer-rapist Jessie Hoffman Jr. on Tuesday night (March 18). Hoffman was the first inmate ...

In Rapides Parish, two death row inmates currently await their fate in the Louisiana State Penitentiary – Darrell James ...

It was the fifth time nitrogen gas was used in the U.S. after four executions by the same method — all in Alabama.

By placing the Ten Commandments in our public-school classrooms, we ensure our students receive the same foundational moral compass as our state and country’s forefathers,” Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick said.

The Texas Senate continues to pass bills identified as legislative priorities by Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick, with the most recent ...

Attorney General Liz Murrill confirmed Tuesday evening that Louisiana had carried out the execution of death row inmate ...