Mystik Dan, Lafayette jockey bring Kentucky Derby win home to Louisiana in photo finish
A race horse with Louisiana ties and a jockey from Lafayette came out on top in a photo finish Saturday at the 2024 Kentucky Derby on Churchill Downs.
Mullins comes out on top at National ASA tournament in Louisiana
Cordland Mullins, at just 15 years old, placed first in the men’s division K-40 class at the National ASA archery tournament held in Minden, Louisiana, on April 28. This is
Evangeline Downs gets ready for Kentucky Derby, which has tie to Louisiana
The “run for the roses” is upon us. The 150th Kentucky Derby will run on Saturday, May 4. This year’s race has a tie to the
Blakeview: The Louisiana World Exposition opened 40 years ago this week
New Orleans threw a party for the world 40 years ago this week, when the 1984 World’s Fair, formally known as the Louisiana World Exposition, opened. One hundred years after
As climate change threatens cemeteries, states look to Louisiana for help
As climate change makes storms worse, Louisiana's cemeteries are dealing with catastrophic flooding. Now other states face similar problems.
Battle against coastal erosion: High school students plant marsh to help preserve Louisiana’s coastline
INTERCOSTAL CITY, KATC - With a disappearing coast, the fight to restore Louisiana’s marshland is more than ever. As storms continue to hit Vermilion Parish, restoring the southern coast is no small feat. That’s where the next generation comes into play.
Mick Jagger Slammed Louisiana Gov. During JazzFest Set, Got ‘You Can’t Always Get What You Want’ Zing in Return
But during his legendary band’s headlining set at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on Thursday night (May 2) Jagger took time to voice his opinion on Louisiana’s newly elected Republican Gov. Jeff Landry, dinging the conservative politician for ...
2 Louisiana students solved an impossible math equation. Now they'll be on '60 Minutes.'
A mathematical equation was considered impossible to solve until two Louisiana high school students proved that wasn't the case. Now, the young women will be making an appearance on CBS 60 Minutes to showcase their work.
Louisiana man faces new child porn charges after victims found in other states, countries
LIVINGSTON PARISH, La. (BRPROUD) — A Louisiana man who was previously arrested faces additional charges of possession of child pornography after investigators say more victims were identified in other states and countries. The Livingston Parish Sheriff ...
Louisiana applies for federal aid to feed low income families over the summer
U.S. Rep. Troy Carter asked Friday for flexibility from the U.S. Department of Agriculture the day after the Legislature and the state Department of Children and Family Services
Meet the three Louisiana start-ups that are competing for a $100,000 prize
An online platform that streamlines the process of buying and selling a house, a company that sells all natural lemonade and a manufacturer that makes disposable devices to regulate the
Guest column: Louisiana's leaders should champion vaccines and children's health
It’s been more than 60 years since The Advocate (then called The Morning Advocate) published a story about the Boy Scouts volunteering their time to help get kids vaccinated against
Meet the energetic CEO behind the Lafayette-based brandRUSSO, named a Louisiana Growth Leader
Having already given up other bad habits by this point, Jaci Russo tried all sorts of remedies to address a sudden pain and inflammation in a wrist almost three years
Mick Jagger calls out Louisiana governor during Jazz Fest, Landry fires back
NEW ORLEANS — Rock Hall-of-Fame frontman Mick Jagger took a verbal swipe at new Louisiana governor Jeff Landry during The Rolling Stones' headline performance at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival on Thursday. According to WWL Louisiana reporter ...
Louisiana Downs celebrates 50 years of racing Saturday
Saturday kicks off the racetrack’s 50th anniversary of the live racing season. It’s also the same day as one of the biggest horse racing events of the year -- the Kentucky Derby.
Driver swerving to avoid massive dead gator in the road crashes into Louisiana bayou
Rene LeBreton, a spokesperson for the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, said the alligator was later found in the yard, captured and released in a remote area south of New Orleans.
Louisiana carbon pipeline rupture renews safety concerns
A carbon pipeline rupture in Louisiana is highlighting concern about pipeline safety as a similar potential project in South Dakota continues to face pushback from landowners. The rupture occurred on a pipeline operated by a company partnered with fuel giant ExxonMobil.
Election chaos in Louisiana as only state without a congressional map for fall ballot
Here's what you need to know about the status of Louisiana's congressional elections after a federal court rejected the state's map.
Louisiana Legislature sends discouraging message on education
The Louisiana House of Representatives passed its version of the budget last week, and it included some discouraging cuts for teachers and early childhood education. While the prospects are good that most of that funding will be restored by the Senate,
LIVE UPDATES: Maryland Bridge Collapse: 6 Workers Presumed Dead
The U.S. Coast Guard is suspending its rescue efforts following a horrific incident in Baltimore, Maryland. The Francis Scott Key Bridge plunged into the freezing waters of the Patapsco River after being hit by a container ship. Search operations will now shift focus to finding the missing six construction workers and providing closure to their families.