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Louisiana motorists, except for those in three New Orleans-area municipalities, now have the option of getting their vehicles inspected every two years…

The News-Star newspaper in Monroe has sued the Louisiana Department of Education over a denied Freedom of Information request.The News-Star reports that…

Authorities in Lafourche Parish southwest of New Orleans say all schools will remain closed until further notice due to damage from Hurricane Isaac.Power…

For years, School 16 in Rochester, N.Y., has been on the decline. The school's building was falling apart, and test scores were on a steady decline. Now, the school's move to a newer, nicer building brings hope that a better building could spell better academic performance.

Because of Hurricane Isaac, people on what used to be the food stamp program may use their cards to buy ready-to-eat hot foods during September.The…

State transportation officials say Louisiana Highway 1 is open during daylight hours south to Grand Isle.The Courier reports a segment of the highway…

Actor Michael Clarke Duncan died on Monday in Los Angeles. He was 54 years old. Duncan was nominated for an Oscar for his work in The Green Mile.

In the nation's capital, park planners have drawn up an ambitious plan to transform an old bridge into an active recreation space. If realized, the park would offer a physical and symbolic link between two very different communities.

Capt. Peter Gautier says the Coast Guard is investigating about 90 pollution cases in the wake of Hurricane Isaac.They include six minor leaks and oil…

Most adults with high blood pressure are being treated these days. But more than half of all Americans with hypertension still haven't got it under control.