Gov. Jeff Landry said Louisiana families will save an average of $500 on state income taxes due to new laws taking effect for the 2025 tax year.

Secretary of State Nancy Landry says the state needs $25 million more to replace 35-year-old voting machines, and that 403 non-citizens were registered to vote.

Eleven teams from the Monroe News Star's coverage area have advanced to the LHSAA girls basketball quarterfinals. Here are a few things to watch.

The LHSAA boys basketball postseason pairings for 2025-26 were announced Monday. Take a look at all the matchups featuring Monroe-area teams.

State police and first responders contain wildfire along I-12 in St. Tammany Parish. Small fires persist in the areas and ...

There were many standout performances across the Monroe area this week. Who gets your vote as the News-Star's Athlete of the Week?

MONROE — One of the first things you see turning into Sterlington High School is a sign celebrating its boys and girls basketball teams winning district titles. As you enter the building, you’re ...

Jerry Arledge, a coach and coordinator who was with the West Monroe football program from 1992-2022, passed away Saturday.

The second round of the LHSAA girls basketball playoffs concluded on Monday. Eleven teams from the Monroe News-Star's coverage area have all punched their tickets to the quarterfinals. Here are the ...

Check previous winning numbers and payouts at Louisiana Lottery. Powerball: 9:59 p.m. CT Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Mega Millions: 10 p.m. CT Tuesday and Friday. Pick 3, Pick 4 and Pick 5: Daily ...

The men's college basketball weekend has a loaded schedule, including two matchups of teams in the top five that lead the ...