Bail hearing for man whose murder conviction was overturned continued to February

'Army of lawyers.' Legal challenges likely in MS Senate race

Senate candidates monitor vote count as possible litigation could put state's courts in uncharted territory

Xavier University unveils portrait of longest-serving first lady Blanche Francis

At a celebration, family and community members reflect on her lasting legacy.

Controversial former prosecutor Hugo Holland wins Caddo judicial race

The former assistant district attorney was instrumental in turning the parish into one of the nation’s leaders in death penalty convictions.

Refusing to ride the blue wave: Louisiana gambles on staying red 

Despite the national mood, Louisiana chose to send a Republican to the U.S. Senate. There are potential consequences to that choice.

‘Sham tribunal’: one family’s battle with Louisiana’s ‘feudal’ eviction courts

In rural Louisiana, eviction hearings are held at kitchen tables and other unorthodox venues – and many justices have little legal training.