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— Differing state laws banning certain food ingredients or requiring new warning labels could raise grocery prices by about 12% in affected states and, potentially, nationwide if similar proposals spread, a new economic analysis warns.

SEATTLE (AP) — Hilary Knight doesn't want to let what she called a 'distasteful' joke by President Donald Trump about the gold-medal winning U.S. women's Olympic hockey team get in the way of a historic performance by American women across all sports at the Milan Cortina Games.

A local social service agency that ensures the needs of parish residents are met is working to remove some of the financial burdens for low-income families during tax season, but time is running out to claim a spot.

A free local business class recently offered residents and business owners insights on collecting and filing state and parish sales and use taxes. A growing number of JDP residents who either run businesses or are looking to open a business in the parish are utilizing the free workshop.

ACADIA PARISH — The Acadia Parish Sheriff’s Office released new information in a case involving a deceased female whose body was discovered late last week, and officials are asking for the public’s help.

(The Center Square) — The full Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled it was premature to determine if a new Louisiana law requiring the Ten Commandments to be displayed in public school classrooms is constitutional. The ruling doesn’t address a similar Texas case before the court.