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An inmate in the Louisiana State Penitentiary nearly escaped from the facility after allegedly stabbing someone.

A Kaplan man will spend the next 16 years in federal prison in Louisiana for distributing crystal meth, following a sting in south Louisiana.

A group of 13 men, including 9 from Louisiana, is headed to federal prison for their involvement in a massive drug trafficking ring at Angola State Penitentiary.

Did you know Louisiana has one of the most dangerous prisons in the country? We have all the details.

Did you know that Louisiana has the largest maximum security prison in the country?

The most dangerous jail in Louisiana is also the largest maximum-security prison in the country, with a history of abuse, neglect, and violence.

With St. Patrick's Day coming this Friday, it was only fitting that we would learn that Gabriella Gerhardt of Wisconsin has just set another World Record.

You've probably heard about how Angola Prison in Louisiana has been referred to as the 'bloodiest prison in America' or as the 'Alcatraz of the South.' But did you know this random piece of Angola history? A once-famous Evangelist is buried in a handmade coffin made by the inmates of Angola.

Dates for the historic rodeo this year are Oct 3,10,17,24 and 31.

Who's got the stretchiest skin in the world? They've got a record for that. How about the widest mouth, longest fingernails, or the longest nose?

An unidentified inmate housed at the Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola is dead following a fight over the weekend.

Reports are saying that a corrections officer at the Louisiana State Penitentiary has been booked into jail after attempting to smuggle contraband into Angola. Included in the contraband was a slew of items including cell phones, video games, and tobacco products.