A Webster Parish homeowner fatally shoots a man who was breaking into his home. Investigators say 44-year-old Billy McFarland got into an argument with a woman as she was driving along U.S. Highway 80; and during the argument, McFarland jumped on top of her, causing her to crash while the vehicle was going more than 10...

The latest campaign finance report shows that Republican Julia Letlow has $476,000 more in cash on hand than her Democratic opponent Jamie Davis. Dr. Pearson Cross, who teaches political science at ULM, says you would think Letlow would have a more sizable fundraising advantage. "Given that one has great national ...

Tragedy in Baton Rouge as a young, engaged couple is killed after being hit by an SUV early Sunday morning. Baton Rouge Police Lieutenant L'Jean McKneely says 21-year-olds Shane Hirstius and Leah Fonte were walking on the right shoulder of the roadway along Nicholson Drive near Tigerland, just south of the LSU campus, ...

Louisiana is once again ranked among the nation's top 10 states for business competitiveness. The publication Area Development ranks Louisiana 9th in its latest report, marking the second consecutive year the state has made the top 10. Louisiana Economic Development spokesperson Emma Wagner says site selectors recogniz...

Researchers are working with up to 60 LSU football players this season to develop a non-invasive sideline test that can use a player's saliva to detect concussions. FMOL Health lead trauma researcher Dr. Guillaume Spielmann is leading the study and says concussions are typically identified by looking for changes in spe...