Coronavirus-hit Mississippi, Louisiana, pounded by tornadoes, at least 17 dead in region
Mississippi and Louisiana—two states dealing with an increase of coronavirus cases—were hit Sunday with a deadly storm system that produced tornadoes that ripped through hundreds of homes and buildings, resulting in at least 17 deaths in the region.
Police: Driver caught driving with tabs that expired back in 1997
Police in one Louisiana town say its officers recently managed to catch a driver who was driving on tabs that have expired.
Brawl ensues after someone asks a woman to lift her shirt in exchange for Mardi Gras beads
A man was arrested and two people hurt after a brawl ensued in New Orleans when someone asked a woman to expose her breasts in exchange for Mardi Gras beads.
2nd person in days killed by Mardi Gras float in New Orleans
A man was struck and killed by a Mardi Gras float during a raucous Saturday night street parade in New Orleans, becoming the second person in days killed along a parade route during this year's Carnival season, authorities said.
Body of person killed in New Orleans Hard Rock Hotel collapse left exposed
Officials in New Orleans say the body of a person killed in the Hard Rock Hotel collapse that happened in 2019 has been exposed, after it was initially concealed by a tarp.
Louisiana marathon runner reacts to surprise engagement at finish line: 'Best. Day. Ever'
Morgan Pittman, 27, was running in the Louisiana Marathon in Baton Rouge on Sunday when she crossed the finish line to an incredible sight — her boyfriend, Chase Poche, down on one knee.
At least 9 dead as severe storm sweeps through the South, thousands without power
Several people have died as severe storms have swept across parts of the U.S. South, bringing high winds and unrelenting rain.
Louisiana man held gun to son's head for drinking last Dr. Pepper: deputies
A Louisiana man has been arrested and charged with holding a gun to the head of his 9-year-old son because he was angry with the boy for drinking the last Dr. Pepper in the house.
Louisiana plane crash kills 5, including LSU coach's daughter-in-law
Five people are dead after a small plane crashed in southern Louisiana on Saturday, according to authorities.
Judge blocks California’s alligator ban after Louisiana sues
A federal judge has temporarily blocked a California law banning the import and sale of alligator and crocodile products.
‘I need to help my child’: Mom gets criminal justice degree in hopes of solving daughter’s murder case
After her daughter was killed in 2016, Theresa Tillman went back to school to get her degree and find justice for the 19-year-old college student.
Black Tulane med students take powerful photo at former slave quarters: ‘Resilience is in our DNA’
Black medical students at Tulane University shared a powerful message about resilience and a better future when they posed for a photo in front of former slave quarters at a Louisiana plantation.
Louisiana: Apparent twister destroys buildings, 1 dead
At least one person was killed Monday as strong storms left a trail of smashed buildings, splintered trees and downed power lines in Louisiana, and forecasters said more states were in the bullseye.
Louisiana sues California over alligator ban
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana is suing the state of California over its decision to ban the import and sale of alligator products, saying the ban will hurt an important Louisiana industry and ultimately could hurt the state’s wetlands.
Police horse makes ‘nice list,’ goes holiday shopping at PetSmart
Looks like a police horse in Louisiana has made the "nice list" this holiday season.
New Orleans police: 11 wounded in French Quarter shooting; suspect detained
New Orleans police say 11 people were hit in an early morning shooting on the edge of the city’s famed French Quarter.
Dog reverses SUV out of gas station into busy highway
A five-pound Chihuahua managed to reverse its owner’s SUV onto a four-lane highway in Slidell, Louisiana.
Democrat John Bel Edwards reelected as Governor of Louisiana
Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards has stunned Republicans again, narrowly winning a second term Saturday as the Deep South's only Democratic governor and handing Donald Trump another gubernatorial loss this year.
Man allegedly stole electric shopping cart from Walmart to get to bar because he was too drunk to drive, police say
A Louisiana man was arrested Sunday for allegedly stealing an electric scooter from a Walmart parking lot to get to a bar because he was too drunk to drive his own vehicle and wanted to avoid a DWI, police said.
Gifted 5-year-old plays alongside high school drumline, has been with the band for two years
This little boy from Louisiana has been playing the drums with high school students since he was just three years old.