Piper Hutchinson (Louisiana Illuminator)

Francine has caused roads to close, either due to rising water, closing floodgates or storm damage.

LSU has been the beneficiary of a series of federal grants to fund research into carbon capture and sequestration.

LSU leaders said they would provide paid family leave for all employees starting Jan. 1, but some employees who have requested it have been told the policy hasn’t been approved.

A federal judge gave Louisiana lawmakers until the end of January to redraw the state's congressional map.

Democrats and most Republicans, including Gov. Jeff Landry, seem to be on the same page when it comes to drawing a congressional map with two majority-Black districts.

LSU removed its diversity statement from its website because it was from a previous administration, a university spokesperson said.

LSU President William Tate announced the university would be renaming its office the Division of Engagement, Civil Rights and Title IX, as part of a shift to focus on engagement across the system.

Nelson, a Mandeville Republican who made eliminating the state income tax his signature issue, never broke 2% in polls, failing to gather momentum with voters and donors. His departure from the race narrows the field for the October 14 primary.

Louisiana State University led the country’s most selective public universities in increasing economic diversity since 2011, according to data from the New York Times.

Six of the seven major candidates for Louisiana governor presented their ideas to keep LSU competitive as the state’s flagship university at a forum held Wednesday.