Louisiana made significant gains on a closely watched national test. Its fourth graders led the country in reading progress, and the state climbed to its highest national ranking. Overall, Louisiana ...

On Wednesday, a jury delivered a verdict in a First Amendment case brought by environmental activist Joy Banner against ...

Special to The L’Observateur Many longtime L’Observatuer readers knew Debbie Bailey, either personally or through her ...

The NFL kicks off Super Bowl weekend in New Orleans with the Play Football Family Festival on Feb. 8, featuring youth and ...

The mother of a 16-year-old murder suspect arrested in Friday’s shooting in Garyville has been detained by St. John the ...

The Kentucky Wildcats and the Tennessee Volunteers take the court in one of seven games on the college basketball schedule on Tuesday that include a ranked team. For picks against the spread, see the ...

Merlyna Valentine stood before dozens of influential women at the River Region Chamber of Commerce’s annual Women’s ...

St. John the Baptist Parish Public Schools and the sheriff’s office are investigating a social media threat at East St. John ...

The Dallas Stars and the Vegas Golden Knights hit the ice for one of many compelling matchups on the NHL schedule on Tuesday. How to watch all the action in the NHL on Tuesday is included here.

St. John the Baptist Parish officials have advised residents to conserve water as overloading the parish water system could ...

In a Wednesday NBA slate that has plenty of competitive matchups, the Sacramento Kings versus the Philadelphia 76ers is a game to catch. Read our betting odds preview below for analysis of all the ...

Here’s a peek at the injury report for the New Orleans Pelicans (12-35), which currently has two players listed, as the Pelicans prepare for their matchup against the Dallas Mavericks (25-22, six ...