World News

Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff, dies at 88

Pope Francis, history’s first Latin American pontiff who charmed the world with his humble style and concern for the…

Local News

We all have a role to play in preventing child abuse

Millions of children across the country experience abuse and neglect — most often at the hands of those…

life

Easter and the need for hope

By Dr. David Rose “These people need hope.” Those words settled deeply into my heart as I visited…

Local News

BESE member Kevin Berken touts Louisiana’s progress in education

Louisiana students have made significant progress in academic growth, according to the results from the latest Nation’s Report…

News

Bama avoids sweep, tops Tigers 7-4.

Saturday’s Game: Alabama 7, LSU 4 It’s tough enough to sweep a Southeastern Conference weekend series. It gets…

Local News

8-year-old passenger succumbs to injuries in Jeff Davis crash

An 8-year-old girl was killed in a three-vehicle crash Friday afternoon on La. 26 near Andrus Cove Cemetery…

Informer

The Informer: Parish voted in 1987 to save historic courthouse

In the late 1980s, a battle ensued as to whether to keep or demolish the Calcasieu Parish Courthouse.…

Local News

Jim Beam column:Motorists ‘at their wits’ end’

You would think that the high cost of auto insurance is so controversial in Louisiana that its public…

Teacher of Week

Courtney Mott: Students are opened to a world of knowledge through reading and writing  

Courtney Mott, 35, dreamed of being a teacher since she was young. She was born and raised in Mamou,…

News

Tigers clinch series against Alabama

Friday’s Game: LSU 4, Alabama 3 Saturday’s Game: 5 p.m. / SEC Network  Legendary LSU baseball coach Skip…