Associated Press

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — A proposal to ban the creation of most new freestanding emergency rooms in Louisiana has won support …

By ADRIAN SAINZ and JEFF MARTIN Associated Press MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) — An arsenal of new technology is being put to the …

DERIDDER, La. (AP) — The Environmental Protection Agency says cleanup of a DeRidder, Louisiana, site contaminated with a heavy-duty wood preservative should …

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana officials are calling for prayers for former Gov. Kathleen Blanco, who has entered hospice care for …

SHREVEPORT, La. (AP) — Authorities say at least five law enforcement officers are on leave while investigators look into a fatal shooting …

By MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — House Republicans blocked passage Tuesday of a $3.8 billion Louisiana public school …

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (AP) — Forecasters say strong storms are again threatening the South days after dozens of tornadoes plowed through the region. …

By MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Republican candidate for Louisiana governor Ralph Abraham bested his GOP competitor Eddie …

By MICHAEL BALSAMO and JONATHAN LEMIRE Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The president isn’t waiting. As Washington counts down the final hours …

By MELINDA DESLATTE Associated Press BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana voters would decide whether to amend the state constitution to say …