The Bayou Country Superfest tickets went on sale just two weeks ago, but the concert is already turning heads and gaining national attention.   The Bayou Country Superfest — a two-day music event — will be held in Tiger Stadium May 29-30,...

Even though “Dead End” signs still line the curbs on Picardy Avenue, Bluebonnet Boulevard and Essen Lane, these streets are now connected because of the latest Green Light Plan project. Mayor-President Melvin “Kip” Holden, East Bat...

ATLANTA (AP) — The first county-by-county survey of obesity reflects past studies that show the rate of obesity is highest in the Southeast and Appalachia. High rates of obesity and diabetes were reported in more than 80 percent of counties in the A...

SLIDELL, (AP) — Authorities say a Slidell pharmacy technician allegedly scored nearly 40 prescriptions for hydrocodone by manipulating the computer system at the Walgreens where she worked. Slidell Police spokesman Capt. Kevin Foltz said 24-year-old...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A landmark court ruling blaming the Army Corps of Engineers’ “monumental negligence” for some of the worst flooding from Hurricane Katrina could lead to a new deluge: billions of dollars in legal action from thou...

RIYADH,Saudi Arabia (AP) — Increasing numbers of English-language Web sites are spreading al-Qaida’s message to Muslims in the West. They translate writings and sermons once largely out of reach of English readers and often feature charismatic...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid has included at least $100 million in Medicaid funds for Louisiana in his health care bill at the same time he is trying to persuade that state’s wavering Democratic senator to cast a pivotal...

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Customs officials say they got a surprise when they found 316,000 glass bongs disguised as Christmas ornaments at the Los Angeles harbor. U.S. Customs and Border Protection said Thursday that agents found the highly decorated drug...

PESHAWAR, Pakistan (AP) — A blast early Friday killed two police offers a day after a suicide bomber killed 19 people outside a courthouse in northwestern Pakistan, the latest attacks in an onslaught by Islamist militants retaliating against an army...

UNITED NATIONS (AP) — UNICEF urged the world to help the 1 billion children still deprived of food, shelter, clean water or health care — and the hundreds of millions more threatened by violence — two decades after the U.N. adopted a tre...

Students voted for the top three finalists in the Forever LSU Student Video Contest on Thursday night in the Lawton Room in Tiger Stadium. The 2-3 minute videos — which ranged in style from rap music videos to Monty Python spoofs — were made t...

A study released last week ranked all 50 states based on levels of financial peril — Louisiana ranked 20th. But compared to states like California, which tops the fiscal peril list, the Pelican State is fairing well. The Pew Center on the States con...

Two University psychology professors returned Monday from the American Psychological Association’s fifth annual Science Leadership Conference in Washington, D.C., as part of a group of only 100 professionals selected to attend. Mary Lou Kelley, clin...

CLEVELAND — Fresh off her triumph at the Country Music Association Awards, Taylor Swift has netted a deal to create a line of greeting cards. American Greetings Corp. CEO Zev Weiss says Swift’s abilities as a storyteller and songwriter make he...

Louisiana energy and sustainability experts said Thursday the state has the capacity to produce much of its own energy through renewable resources and reduced individual use. A coalition of University, government and private interests met Thursday in the ...

THIBODAUX (AP) — Nicholls State says it does more than educate Louisiana residents, it’s also a big contributor to the state’s work force. According to data compiled and released by Nicholls on Tuesday, an overwhelming number of Nicholls...

NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A Baton Rouge man has been arrested on a charge he assaulted an ex-wife of former Louisiana Gov. Edwin Edwards during a domestic dispute. Brian Low, 34, allegedly grabbed Candace “Candy” Edwards, 45, by her neck, punch...

METAIRIE (AP) — The New Orleans Saints have signed veteran cornerback Chris McAlister. The 32-year-old former Ravens star has been elected to the Pro Bowl three times in his 10-year career but missed most of last season with a right knee injury and ...

LAS VEGAS (AP) — The physician being investigated in Michael Jackson’s death reached an agreement Monday in a separate child support case that will keep him out of jail. Prosecutors sought an arrest warrant for Dr. Conrad Murray after he faile...

FERRUM, Va. (AP) — Officials in Virginia say a college student was shot to death while collecting frogs for biology class by a hunter who mistook her and her classmates for deer. A Ferrum College spokeswoman said three students were collecting frogs...