No. 3 Arcadia's bid for a third-consecutive LHSAA championship appearance falls short following a 55-52 loss to No. 2 Merryville.

Louisiana state law requires all public schools display the Ten Commandments in classrooms. Why LSU says it will also.

From a five-star prospect to a semifinal between two local teams, there's no shortage of excitement for the Monroe area at Marsh Madness.

There were many standout performances across the Monroe area this week. Who gets your vote as the News-Star's Athlete of the Week?

The second round of the LHSAA boys basketball postseason starts Monday for the Monroe area. Here is the full schedule featuring local teams.

Officials called the Kindle Magnolia Power Generating Station south of Plaquemine one of the most productive and efficient energy plants in the nation.

Mickey Joseph has compiled a 12-12 record in his two seasons leading Grambling. The Tigers went 7-5 last fall.

Eleven teams from the Monroe News Star's coverage area have advanced to the LHSAA girls basketball quarterfinals. Here are a few things to watch.

No. 4 Neville defeated No. 12 Terrebonne 58-50 in the LHSAA Division I nonselect quarterfinals, making its first semifinal appearance since 2021.

Neville, Sterlington, Wossman, Ouachita Christian, Oak Grove and Cedar Creek have all advanced to the LHSAA semifinals. Find out what times they play.

The first round of the LHSAA boys basketball tournament concluded on Friday, Feb. 27. Here are the final scores from every first-round matchup featuring a Monroe-area team and the local teams with ...