The steamboat opened the bayous of south Louisiana and helped bring prosperity to the communities alongside them, but by the middle 1800s the romance of a ride on a steamer and the convenience of shipping crops on them began to be challenged by pr
Louisiana reached its lowest unemployment rate ever recorded with the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reporting today the state’s seasonally adjusted rate is 3.8%.
U.S. Rep. Mike Johnson, R-Bossier, was unopposed during qualifying that ended Friday.
Johnson is to serve a fourth term representing the 4th Congressional District.
Blooming tropicals are a gorgeous addition to the summer garden, and with so many to choose from, you can create a tropical oasis in your landscape.
Barrier islands protect the coastline from storms, storm surge, waves and flooding. They can act as a buffer between the ocean and beachfront property.
Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser, Louisiana State Parks, and elaected officials officially re-opened the new and improved Sam Houston Jones State Park. The park began a phased re-opening on Memorial Day, May 30, with the opening of day use visitation.
The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has launched the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline — the new 3-digit number that replaces the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline to make it easier for people to receive assistance during a mental health cri
BThe State Fire Marshal’s Office is mourning the death of a retired K-9 officer following the discovery of an extensive tumor.
Monty, a 12-year-old golden Labrador who joined the SFM in 2012, died peacefully July 5.
Flowering ornamental shrubs that require little to no effort are a prized possession of both homeowners and landscapers. One underutilized and under-appreciated flowering shrub is the abelia.
If you plan on holding a July 4 cookout this weekend, expect to pay a lot more than what you paid for last year’s meal.