As the Lake Charles reporter for The Advocate, I am excited to cover stories in the southwest Louisiana community. I'll be ...

Black History Month in February celebrates Black Americans’ contributions to the country and within local communities. In Baton Rouge, several events are hosted with live music, food and a focus on ...

Jennings officials are scaling back plans for a water plant upgrade after construction bids for the project came in higher-than-expected. Mayor Henry Guinn acknowledged the impact of the inflation, ...

The Center Square The State Bond Commission approved a series of tax measures and bond sales across Louisiana, greenlighting over $300 million in funding for schools, infrastructure and public ...

If you don’t have a REAL ID yet, time is running out! Louisiana residents will need one for flights and federal buildings ...

A culinary journey through the Pelican State brings swamp tours, karaoke and selection of North America’s most indulgent ...

To accommodate demand, select Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) locations will open on three Saturdays this spring, allowing more people the opportunity to meet the new security standards.

A Barnes and Noble bookstore will be opening in Towne Center at Cedar Lodge in Baton Rouge. Doris Volentine, property manager ...

Beginning on May 7, 2025, your driver’s license or state issued identification card must be REAL ID-compliant to board ...

Year of Food’ in Louisiana, and whether you're indulging in rich gumbo, savory jambalaya, or a sweet beignet, each dish ...

SHREVEPORT, La. ( KTAL/KMSS) – The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles will open select field offices across the state to ...

Two parishes are getting feedback to tackle one goal, revitalizing an area in West End along the Lake Front. That push from ...