National News
America decides: Election Day is here
A presidential campaign marked by upheaval and rancor approached its finale on Election Day as Americans decided whether to send…
State News
Supreme Court will weigh in on new mostly Black Louisiana congressional district after election
The Supreme Court said Monday it will take up a new redistricting case involving Louisiana’s congressional map with two mostly Black districts.…
Politics
It’s a fight to the finish in races that will determine control of Congress
The final doors are being knocked, ads are blaring and candidates are making a last pitch to voters.…
World News
US says N. Korean troops headed to Ukraine
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin said Wednesday that North Korean troops wearing Russian uniforms and carrying Russian equipment are…
Local News
US Postal Service says its ready to deliver nation’s election mail
Special to the American Press With just days remaining until Election Day on Nov. 5, the United States…
life
SW La. sends hurricane relief supplies through ‘pack the plane’ event
The people of Calcasieu and Cameron prishes have not forgotten the help they received from others after the…
National News
Panel looking into Trump assassination attempt says Secret Service needs ‘fundamental reform’
An independent panel investigating the attempted assassination of Donald Trump at a Pennsylvania campaign rally says the Secret Service needs fundamental reform” and…
Politics
Poll: Most voters think economy is poor, but split on who can fix it
Voters remain largely divided over whether they prefer Republican Donald Trump or Democrat Kamala Harris to handle key economic issues, although Harris…
State News
Judge will hear arguments to block Louisiana’s Ten Commandments display requirement in schools
A federal judge on Monday will hear arguments on whether he should temporarily block a new Louisiana law…
National News
Mail carriers reach tentative contract with USPS that includes pay raises, air-conditioned trucks
Some 200,000 mail carriers have reached a tentative contract deal with the U.S. Postal Service that includes backdated…