An ancient, 20-foot cypress wood board that held a prominent place at the Louisiana State Capitol for decades has gone ...

Hotels are concentrated in downtown Baton Rouge, putting you within walking distance of some of the city's most important historical and cultural sites. Bars are also clustered downtown, with beer ...

Ever wondered what is the oldest building in Louisiana? Find out about the history of the earliest structure in Louisiana and ...

(KPLC) - For the next year, KPLC will be looking back at significant people and milestones that helped shape our communities leading up to our country’s 250th birthday. Browse through significant ...

SHREVEPORT, La. (KTAL/KMSS) – A dark day in Louisiana history had lasting effects on the nation’s delicate attempt to integrate newly freed enslaved Blacks into the fabric of the red, white, and blue.

Hurricane Betsy first hit Grand Isle as a Category 4 hurricane on Sept. 9. It moved toward Northeast Louisiana and Southwest ...

A number of U.S. states have an official fossil, and Louisiana is one of them. Find out why this fossil is recognized by the ...