Ex-officer accused of planning to kill Black people in mass shooting released from custody
A former law enforcement officer accused of planning a mass shooting targeting Black people was quietly released from custody after a grand jury declined to indict him.
A former law enforcement officer accused of planning a mass shooting targeting Black people was quietly released from custody after a grand jury declined to indict him.
Beachgoers warned after deadly 'flesh-eating' bacteria kills 5 in southern state
A potentially deadly "flesh-eating" bacteria has killed five people in Louisiana this year, a sharp rise from the state’s typical death toll.
A potentially deadly "flesh-eating" bacteria has killed five people in Louisiana this year, a sharp rise from the state’s typical death toll.
New Orleans Hard Rock Hotel collapse victims reach $106 million settlement
A judge approved a $106 million settlement that ends a yearslong legal battle over the deadly 2019 collapse of a Hard Rock Hotel that was under construction in New Orleans.
A judge approved a $106 million settlement that ends a yearslong legal battle over the deadly 2019 collapse of a Hard Rock Hotel that was under construction in New Orleans.
Shia LaBeouf pleads guilty, receives probation in New Orleans Mardi Gras bar incident
Shia LaBeouf has pleaded guilty to three counts of simple battery for punching people outside a New Orleans bar in February during Mardi Gras.
Shia LaBeouf has pleaded guilty to three counts of simple battery for punching people outside a New Orleans bar in February during Mardi Gras.
New Orleans Sheriff Susan Hutson indicted in 2025 jailbreak of 10 inmates
A grand jury indicted Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson over a 2025 jailbreak involving 10 inmates.
A grand jury indicted Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson over a 2025 jailbreak involving 10 inmates.
4 men arrested after podcast helps solve decades-old murder of teen girl
Roxanne Sharp was 16 when she was raped and murdered in the woods in Louisiana. Forty-four years after her death, four men were arrested this week, thanks to a podcast.
Roxanne Sharp was 16 when she was raped and murdered in the woods in Louisiana. Forty-four years after her death, four men were arrested this week, thanks to a podcast.
Mall of Louisiana shooting: 1 arrested, 1 wanted after teen caught in crossfire dies
A 17-year-old is being held for murder after a mass shooting at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge left a high school senior dead and several other bystanders injured in the crossfire.
A 17-year-old is being held for murder after a mass shooting at the Mall of Louisiana in Baton Rouge left a high school senior dead and several other bystanders injured in the crossfire.
Roadkill found in freezer at Chinese restaurant, police say
Police in Pineville, Louisiana, are investigating a local restaurant after officers found a deer believed to be roadkill stored in a freezer with food.
Police in Pineville, Louisiana, are investigating a local restaurant after officers found a deer believed to be roadkill stored in a freezer with food.
Fugitive accused of plotting mass shooting at New Orleans festival arrested in Florida
A North Carolina man who reportedly threatened a mass shooting in New Orleans has been arrested in Florida.
A North Carolina man who reportedly threatened a mass shooting in New Orleans has been arrested in Florida.
Shreveport, Louisiana survivors escaped via the roof and called 911: police
Some of those who survived a mass domestic violence incident in Shreveport, Louisiana, escaped via the roof and called 911, police said.
Some of those who survived a mass domestic violence incident in Shreveport, Louisiana, escaped via the roof and called 911, police said.
Shreveport, Louisiana shooting: 8 children killed in ‘domestic disturbance’
Eight children, ranging in age from 1 to 14 years old, were killed overnight in a mass domestic shooting spree in Louisiana, police said Sunday.
Eight children, ranging in age from 1 to 14 years old, were killed overnight in a mass domestic shooting spree in Louisiana, police said Sunday.
Louisiana Republicans push to eliminate an elected office won by exonerated man
Calvin Duncan was exonerated after serving nearly 30 years in prison and was elected as the New Orleans new clerk of criminal court, but now Republican legislators are racing to eliminate the position.
Calvin Duncan was exonerated after serving nearly 30 years in prison and was elected as the New Orleans new clerk of criminal court, but now Republican legislators are racing to eliminate the position.
Vehicle crashes into Louisiana Lao New Year parade crowd, injuring about 15
Around 15 people were injured, some seriously, when a vehicle crashed into a crowd at a Lao New Year parade in rural Louisiana on Saturday.
Around 15 people were injured, some seriously, when a vehicle crashed into a crowd at a Lao New Year parade in rural Louisiana on Saturday.
Rapper Mystikal faces 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to rape
Rapper Mystikal faces up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to rape. He's already a lifetime registered sex offender.
Rapper Mystikal faces up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to rape. He's already a lifetime registered sex offender.
Texas women used crow drones to fly drugs into Louisiana prison, authorities say
Two Texas women were arrested for allegedly using a drone and hollowed-out plastic bird decoys to smuggle drugs and cellphones into a federal prison.
Two Texas women were arrested for allegedly using a drone and hollowed-out plastic bird decoys to smuggle drugs and cellphones into a federal prison.
FedEx driver arrested after $62K in stolen packages found in storage unit
A FedEx delivery driver has been arrested after authorities say they discovered approximately $62,000 worth of stolen merchandise inside a storage unit.
A FedEx delivery driver has been arrested after authorities say they discovered approximately $62,000 worth of stolen merchandise inside a storage unit.
Shia LaBeouf arrested after alleged altercation at Mardi Gras: Reports
Shia LaBeouf was arrested after an alleged altercation during Mardi Gras festivities in New Orleans.
Shia LaBeouf was arrested after an alleged altercation during Mardi Gras festivities in New Orleans.
New Orleans tourists shot when man fleeing gunfire ducks into famed restaurant
A 19-year-old man was killed after running into Dooky Chase's Restaurant to escape gunfire Friday night, police said.
A 19-year-old man was killed after running into Dooky Chase's Restaurant to escape gunfire Friday night, police said.
Woman faces multiple charges after 'mermaid' skinny-dipping incident turns violent
A Louisiana woman allegedly attacked a sheriff’s deputy after skinny-dipping in a neighbor’s pond and claiming she was “trying to be a mermaid," authorities said.
A Louisiana woman allegedly attacked a sheriff’s deputy after skinny-dipping in a neighbor’s pond and claiming she was “trying to be a mermaid," authorities said.
Child jumps out, escapes unharmed after suspect steals SUV in Louisiana
Police in Louisiana say a 10-year-old boy escaped unharmed after leaping from a moving vehicle that had been stolen with him still inside.
Police in Louisiana say a 10-year-old boy escaped unharmed after leaping from a moving vehicle that had been stolen with him still inside.