Whitney Thomas, a Baton Rouge native and model, will represent Louisiana in the Ms. Black Southern States pageant in the Bahamas, where she will compete for the title of Ms. Black International Ambassador and promote the strength,

Louisiana officials have formally canceled the massive Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion project, citing rising costs, permit challenges, and fierce opposition from coastal communities.

Invest 93L will move westward over Louisiana on Thursday. The western Florida Panhandle will see minor impacts through Saturday.

Louisiana has officially canceled the $3 billion Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion—the largest single ecosystem restoration effort in U.S.

The National Hurricane Center is watching a cluster of thunderstorms off the coast of Florida for possible tropical development later this week. Chances for development

La’Datra Williams’ body was found in a shallow grave in the woods after her partner Charles Sims allegedly led police there. She had been missing since May 20.