LEWES, Del.- Former ABC News veteran Sam Donaldson is facing a drunken driving charge in Delaware. Police in the southern coastal town of Lewes say the 78-year-old Donaldson was stopped on Dec. 1 for a traffic violation.
Police say the officer determined Donaldson had been drinking and gave him... more »
BATON ROUGE - As John Dilworth leaves as the East Baton Rouge Parish School Superintendent, his temporary replacement Carlos Sam has his hands full.
Over the next few months, Sam will work with the current administration to tackle the looming budget deficit the school system faces.
"Ultimately we're... more »
UPDATE 11:23 a.m. - Dr. Albert Sam II, the newest appointee and only African-American Regent, is at today's meeting and will be present for any votes.
BATON ROUGE - The Board of Regents is meeting today on the proposed and controversial merger of the Southern University at New Orleans... more »
NEW ORLEANS - Representatives from southeast Louisiana sheriff's offices met in New Orleans to discuss preparations for the current hurricane season. Orleans Parish Sheriff Marlin... more »
SHREVEPORT - Six executives of a Louisiana company have been arrested on charges of improperly storing explosives.
Among those arrested Tuesday were 65-year-old Explo... more »
VATICAN CITY - Pope John Paul II has moved a step closer to sainthood. A Vatican official says a commission of theologians approved a miracle... more »
BATON ROUGE - Lt. Gov. Jay Dardenne has received new responsibilities from state lawmakers, giving him oversight of a board that promotes Louisiana seafood. Dardenne... more »