NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A Louisiana man has filed a lawsuit against Oprah Winfrey, claiming she and an attorney made false statements that led the FBI to arrest him on charges that he tried to extort...

 (AP) – Republican Senate candidate John Kennedy is hoping to get a boost in his election chances from popular Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal. A new 30-second ad that started running today shows...

The University's Hispanic and Latin student enrollment is at a standstill, and the number of Hispanic entering freshmen increased by only one from last fall for a total of 174. Total Hispanic undergraduate...

The University's Hispanic and Latin student enrollment is at a standstill, and the total Hispanic students in the freshman class increased by one student — 173 to 174 — from fall 2007 to fall...

The Gaming Control Board has approved the plans and design elements for Baton Rouge's third riverboat casino.But officials from Pinnacle Entertainment and the state refused on Tuesday to reveal to the...

Research by a University chemist has led to ways of reducing health hazards from air pollution and could possibly lead to billions of dollars in royalties for the University.Barry Dellinger, Patrick Taylor...

A Ford F150 truck was on fire this morning in the Patrick F. Taylor Hall parking lot.Robert Combs, Baton Rouge Fire Department public information officer, said he did not have a dollar value on the vehicle,...

BOSSIER CITY, La. (AP) — Reigning Miss Teen Louisiana USA Lindsey Evans and three friends were arrested over the weekend for leaving a Bossier City restaurant without paying their bill. Police say...

The right text message sent at the right time can keep a couple's romance alive.For those who are dating, 40 percent said text messaging plays a significant role in their relationship, according to an...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The election may be two weeks away but Louisiana voters don't have to wait until then to cast ballots. The early voting period for the Nov. 4 election started Tuesday and runs...

ALEXANDRIA, La. (AP) — Families of three deceased American soldiers met with President Bush during his trip to Louisiana. Among them was Kurt Nixon of Bossier City, whose brother, Travis, died in...

BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — He is unopposed for re-election this year, so U.S. Rep. Charlie Melancon is spreading the campaign wealth to other Democratic candidates. Melancon raised more than $49,000...