Discover Monroe-West Monroe held an evening of tourism updates, dinner, champagne toasting and award recognitions Thursday night during the Golden Heron Awards at The Hotel Monroe’s Opera House Ballroom.

Ruston's D.K. Harrell won the 'Album of the Year" and 'Contemporary Blues Album' at the 47th annual Blues Awards in Memphis.

Felanda Ashton, a 53-year-old Shreveport resident, was sentenced to 211 months in prison after previously pleading guilty to possessing methamphetamine with intent to distribute and possessing a firearm in furtherance of that drug trafficking activity.

Dr. Dao’s project, “Freeze Induced Protein Instability Driven by Air Water Interfacial Stress,” will investigate the fundamental mechanisms of cryopreservation-induced damage in biologics.

Moses Hernandez, a 34-year-old former Lafayette resident, was sentenced to 228 months in prison after previously pleading guilty to receipt of child pornography.

FSA emergency loan assistance is available in these areas

Only two governors in Louisiana’s history have served more than two elected terms.

The company is expected to create 15 direct new jobs while retaining 500 current positions. Louisiana Economic Development estimates the project will result in an additional 37 indirect new jobs, for a total of 52 potential new job opportunities in the Southeast Region.

The latest report shows continued progress statewide, with fewer water systems receiving failing grades and more systems demonstrating measurable improvements in performance.

The Louisiana Cultural Districts Program supports communities in showcasing their unique cultural assets while advancing local revitalization and driving both cultural and economic development.