Port Allen grand jury indicts New York doctor who prescribed abortion pill to woman
In one of the country’s first of its kind criminal indictments, a New York doctor is facing criminal charges in Louisiana after prosecutors say she prescribed an abortion pill to a young woman who was ...
Live at the Lakefront returning to Southwest Louisiana
Get ready to jam out to your favorite local artists! The annual ‘Live at the Lakefront’ festival is returning to Southwest Louisiana this spring. The 2025 event will take place at the Arcade ...
Take it from locals: Super experience in New Orleans entails more than just the French Quarter
Streetcar lines roll to Uptown, Mid-City or City Park. A ferry crosses the Mississippi River to Algiers Point. By car, it’s ...
Mardi Gras and more kick into gear in February
We have a list of family-friendly events coming up in February that are happening across Calcasieu Parish. For a complete ...
Law enforcement discusses role in national mass deportation efforts
Currently, the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection agencies are the only ...
SWLA Mardi Gras Events 2025
Merchants’ Parade - Kick off your Mardi Gras weekend with the dazzling 2025 Merchants’ Parade happening on Friday, February ...
Food bank leaders dismissed after refusal to fund Archdiocese sexual abuse bankruptcy claims
The Archbishop of New Orleans has dismissed Second Harvest Food Bank’s leadership after the nonprofit refused to contribute $16 million toward the Archdiocese’s bankruptcy claims related to sexual ...