Voters in Jeff Davis Parish on Saturday rejected a measure to redirect a portion of an existing sales tax to support the new ...

Voters approved a proposal on Saturday’s ballot in Calcasieu Parish that would fund improvements to Starks High School while ...

For the first time in his 11 years as head coach of the Cowboys, Matt Viator will suffer a losing season. Texas-Rio Grande ...

By Crystal Stevenson and Doris Maricle The Lake Charles Events Center was alive with the glow of thousands of tiny white lights Friday night, each one twinkling a welcome to the annual Mistletoe & ...

Louisiana Republicans who want to close their upcoming primary to voters registered as No Party aren’t fooling anyone. They are concerned that those unaffiliated voters are individuals who might vote ...

Special to the American Press  A former principal and former coach at Hamilton Christian Academy, as well as another school employee, have been arrested. On Sept. 16, Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office ...

Southwest Louisiana is home to several large chemical manufacturing plants so a reliable response plan is vital for resident ...

Special to the American Press The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) is advising parents, caregivers, and health care providers that ByHeart Inc. is recalling its infant formula because it may be ...

Oh, the nerve. Some folks just have no respect for … The Process. It’s not like this season gone awry for LSU didn’t have ...

When head coach Tyler Lavergne took over the Vinton High football program, the Lions were struggling. They hadn’t been to the playoffs since 2019 nor had a winning season since 2014. But in three ...

SaLisa Drake, 42, became a teacher to emulate the guidance her teachers provided to her. As a student in Welsh and at McNeese ...

Non-select Division IV No. 8 Vinton (9-2) opened the playoffs on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, with a 28-0 win over No. 25 DeQuincy (4-7) at B.S. Walker Stadium in Vinton. (Rodrick Anderson / American Press) ...