No Democrat holds a statewide elected office in Louisiana, where President Trump had landslide support in his 2024 election.

The Ruston location, breaking ground on October 24, will sit off Interstate 20 and bring a full lineup of Buc-ee's favorites, from brisket sandwiches and kolaches to shelves stacked high with the chain's famous beef jerky, according to a news release.

Louisiana’s new 6th Congressional District, which roughly traces the Red River, runs across the state in a narrow, diagonal path. It stretches from the state capital, Baton Rouge, in southern Louisiana to Shreveport, in the state’s northwest corner.

Less than 24 hours remain before the U.S. Supreme Court hears oral arguments in a pivotal case over Louisiana’s second majority-Black congressional district and whether the map violates parts of the Voting Rights Act.

Last year, a law revising Louisiana's Child Support Guidelines went into effect. Changes involve how amounts are estimated and enforced.

Democratic former Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards has announced that he will not run for the U.S. Senate in 2026. The seat is currently held by Republican Sen.

Since 2024, Buc-ee's has expanded its stores to multiple states, including Ohio, Arkansas, Arizona and Kansas.

Ruston, Louisiana is among the latest cities to be welcomed into the Buc-ee's portfolio, marking the travel brand's first foray into the state. Located on Tarbutton Road near I-20, just east of neighboring Shreveport, Ruston will be the home of a sprawling 74,000-square-foot store complete with 120 fueling spots for drivers.

A man is dead after he was hit by a car on Beltway 8 while he was running away from a stolen vehicle out of Louisiana, the Harris County Sheriff's Office said.

Pregame analysis and predictions of the Southern Miss Golden Eagles vs. Louisiana Ragin' Cajuns NCAAF game to be played on October 18, 2025 on ESPN.

Dave McNamara explores the shaded roadway that once led to the grand plantation mansion of Charles Durand, in the Heart of Louisiana. For more, visit the Heart of Louisiana archive here.