John Maginnis: La. ready for Obama plan

President-elect Barack Obama is preparing a massive government-spending program in order to stave off...

Freezing temperatures to impact Capital Region this week

Some of the coldest weather of the season will affect the Capital Region this...

Local construction company goes to employee ownership

Pala Group, a local construction company, has converted itself into an employee-owned business. Pala...

Louisiana receives mixed grades on tobacco

Louisiana received three F's and one B on a report card that graded how...

Chrysler dealers say sales better, but expect challenging year

Capital Region Chrysler dealers say January sales have improved after experiencing one of the...

Two Cents: Pastorek stands tall for EBR children

The recommendation by State Superintendent of Education Paul Pastorek to have the state takeover...

State to take over eight failing EBR schools

The state plans to take over eight poor-performing East Baton Rouge Parish schools and...

Stocks turn lower on anxiety over earnings

NEW YORK (AP) — Wall Street extended its losses Tuesday, sending the Dow Jones...

Leadership Louisiana names class of 2009

The Council for a Better Louisiana has announced the 2009 class of Leadership Louisiana....

Pastorek to announce school takeover plans

The state superintendent of education will hold a news conference at noon today to...