SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — Justice Secretary Wanda Vázquez became Puerto Rico’s new governor Wednesday, just the second woman to hold the office, after weeks of political turmoil and
CHICAGO (AP) — Pregnancy started out rough for Leslie Siu. Morning sickness and migraines had her reeling and barely able to function at a demanding New York marketing job, so
When Jorge Bergoglio was elected Pope in 2013, he chose the name Francis as his papal name, because, as he said, Saint Francis “is the man of poverty, the man
WASHINGTON (AP) — On the ground, climate change is hitting us where it counts: the stomach — not to mention the forests, plants and animals. A new United Nations scientific
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration’s top diplomat for Latin America has resigned amid internal disputes over immigration policy for the region, U.S. officials said Wednesday. Two officials and a
WELSH - A non-profit medical clinic has dropped its request to have a residential site on Palmer Street rezoned for commercial use. Mayor Carolyn Louviere said, however, that SWLA Center
The city recently hired a contractor to clean up some of the trees growing into the city’s the streets. Jennings Mayor Henry Guinn said over the coming months, the public
The Bayou Bass Anglers Bass Club is hosting its annual fundraising event to benefit children with who battle autism. Tournament director Josh Viator said it is time for anglers to
A decision to approve a five-year tax break for a rum distillery in Lacassine was delayed again Wednesday, after several representatives from Louisiana Spirits were unable be present for discussion.
The Welsh Library offers Story Time at 4 p.m. on Tuesday afternoons. Story Time includes reading, singing, crafts and games. Assistant branch manager Laci Cormier is new to the team