A Terrytown man was jailed without bail on allegations that he repeatedly raped a 9-year-old girl, according to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office.

Saxophonist Wess Anderson, who spent years in the Wynton Marsalis Septet and the Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra, performs a birthday tribute to his late mentor, clarinetist Alvin Batiste, at Snug ...

Favre has now made a big investment in that advancement. Last month, LSU announced plans for a stand-alone building for the construction management department. Favre spearheaded the fundraising effort ...

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Louisiana's shrimpers are facing immense pressure from international corporations which flood the market with cheap, inferior product. A bill in Congress could help, Chef Dana Honn argues in this ...

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When I got to Congress, I expected to find the rancor and division we often see on the nightly news. But I found bipartisanship and shared experiences in a small room near the House floor.

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I am writing to express my strong reservations about the proposal to replace Louisiana's state income tax with a flat tax. The allure of a simpler tax system is understandable.

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I am deeply saddened to learn that the University Club residents could lose their wetlands. What are we leaving ourselves when we trade off a wetland?