In 1954, the Office of Student Development crowned Sarah Batton Yocom as the first Miss University of Louisiana Monroe (ULM), then called Miss Northeast Louisiana State College (NLSC). Over 70 years ...

The first military commander to oversee the occupation of New Orleans after the Civil War wasn't all good or all bad. But some things just stuck deeper in the collective memory.

One of the must-visit spots is the Kaffie-Frederick General Mercantile Store. Established in 1863, it’s the oldest general ...

The Cane River National Heritage Area is a treasure trove of history, culture, and natural beauty. It’s like someone took all ...

The 6888th Central Postal Directory Battalion is the only all Black U.S. Women's Army Corps unit sent overseas during World War II.

With a population of 4.1 million (and declining, according to the Census Bureau) Louisiana accounts for just 1.3% of the U.S.

CORRECTS DATE OF SUPER BOWL - Louisiana National Guard specialist Janyria Cutno mans a post at a security barrier on Bienville Street near Bourbon Street in the French Quarter Monday, Feb. 3, 2025, in ...

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She was sentenced to 60 years in prison. While she was serving her sentence in the Louisiana Correctional Institute for Women, she took advantage of several opportunities to learn and grow her ...

Conway, S.C. – Mallory Bruce and Kristin Williams each scored 16 points and Coastal Carolina led from beginning to end to earn a 77-68 win over Louisiana in a Sun Belt conference women's basketball ...

FILE - Mifepristone tablets are seen in a Planned Parenthood clinic Thursday, July 18, 2024, in Ames, Iowa. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File) ...