A federal grand jury returned an indictment charging Fernando Mejia, residing in Leesville, with Possession of a Firearm by an Alien.

An Abbeville man and a Broussard man were both sentenced on child pornography charges.

The Central Louisiana Supports and Services Center expands in collaboration with Kalogon, a leading manufacturer of smart seating solutions.

Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser and Volunteer Louisiana announced the opening of the Request for Proposals for the 2027-2028 AmeriCorps State Formula grants. New applicants must submit a Notice of Interest to Apply by Sunday, January 3, at 11:59 p.m. The final application deadline is February 28.

The Louisiana Supreme Court is observing Constitution Day 2026 at the Chief Justice Pascal F. Calogero, Jr. Courthouse, starting September 17 and continuing until September 30.

USPS Operation Santa and the U.S. Postal Service are now accepting holiday letters from children and families throughout the continental U.S., Hawaii, and Puerto Rico.

Louisiana Economic Development has announced the second round of Louisiana FastSites, with applications opening October 1, 2016.

Sicona, a developer of new-generation battery materials, announced it will invest $10.3 million to establish a U.S. facility in New Orleans East, company ADVANO.

On September 9, 2026, a federal grand jury returned an indictment charging two individuals for false voter registration and alien voting.

This year's One Book, One Festival book discussion will be the Anne Rice novel "Interview with the Vampire", commemorating the book’s 50th anniversary as well as the 2026 festival’s Halloween date. The Louisiana Book Festival will be held on Saturday, October 31, at the State Library of Louisiana and the Capitol Park area in downtown Baton Rouge.