As the Lake Charles reporter for The Advocate, I am excited to cover stories in the southwest Louisiana community. I'll be ...

Jennings officials are scaling back plans for a water plant upgrade after construction bids for the project came in higher-than-expected. Mayor Henry Guinn acknowledged the impact of the inflation, ...

The Center Square The State Bond Commission approved a series of tax measures and bond sales across Louisiana, greenlighting ...

If you don’t have a REAL ID yet, time is running out! Louisiana residents will need one for flights and federal buildings soon—here’s how to get yours before the deadline.

A culinary journey through the Pelican State brings swamp tours, karaoke and selection of North America’s most indulgent ...

The Trump administration has removed eligibility for an 11-mile section of the River Parishes to become a historic district ...

To accommodate demand, select Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) locations will open on three Saturdays this spring, allowing more people the opportunity to meet the new security standards.

Baton Rouge teams are strong again going into LHSAA's boys basketball playoffs. But there are no guarantees. There is always ...