Louisiana pastor who flouted social distancing urges Americans to donate stimulus checks to his church
A pastor in Louisiana is asking congregants and other Americans to donate their stimulus checks to his church.
A pastor in Louisiana is asking congregants and other Americans to donate their stimulus checks to his church.
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.
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.
Ex-NFL kicker, Saints hero Tom Dempsey dies at 73
Former NFL kicker Tom Dempsey, who played in the NFL despite being born without toes on his kicking foot and made a record 63-yard field goal, died late Saturday while struggling with complications from the new coronavirus, his daughter said. He was 73.
Former NFL kicker Tom Dempsey, who played in the NFL despite being born without toes on his kicking foot and made a record 63-yard field goal, died late Saturday while struggling with complications from the new coronavirus, his daughter said. He was 73.
Louisiana elections chief asks to postpone April 4 primary amid coronavirus outbreak
Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin started the process for delaying the April 4 primary with an emergency certification to Gov. John Bel Edwards.
Secretary of State Kyle Ardoin started the process for delaying the April 4 primary with an emergency certification to Gov. John Bel Edwards.
Woman arrested after paying bail with marijuana-scented cash
A Louisiana woman was arrested on drug charges after police determined the $5,000 cash she used to post an inmate's bail had a “strong odor of marijuana.”
A Louisiana woman was arrested on drug charges after police determined the $5,000 cash she used to post an inmate's bail had a “strong odor of marijuana.”
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.
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.
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.
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.
Uber driver who drove wrong way accused of shooting at passengers
An Uber driver accused of firing shots at passengers who told him he was driving the wrong direction has been arrested in Louisiana.
An Uber driver accused of firing shots at passengers who told him he was driving the wrong direction has been arrested in Louisiana.
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.
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.
Vince Vaughn faces liberal outrage after he was seen with Trump during national championship game
Movie star Vince Vaughn, a self-described libertarian who has supported Republican candidates in the past, is facing backlash on social media after a video emerged on Twitter showing him with President Trump during the national championship game Monday in New Orleans, La.
Movie star Vince Vaughn, a self-described libertarian who has supported Republican candidates in the past, is facing backlash on social media after a video emerged on Twitter showing him with President Trump during the national championship game Monday in New Orleans, La.
Burrow, LSU cap magical season, beat Clemson 42-25 for title
Joe Burrow led No. 1 LSU to a 42-25 victory against No. 3 Clemson and became the first major college quarterback to throw 60 touchdown passes in a season.
Joe Burrow led No. 1 LSU to a 42-25 victory against No. 3 Clemson and became the first major college quarterback to throw 60 touchdown passes in a season.
Man left drugs, gun in designer bags at convenience store
Louisiana authorities are perplexed over why a man left apparent designer bags holding drugs, a gun, cash and a digital scale in a convenience store.
Louisiana authorities are perplexed over why a man left apparent designer bags holding drugs, a gun, cash and a digital scale in a convenience store.
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.
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.
Five people are dead after a small plane crashed in southern Louisiana on Saturday, according to authorities.
Crop duster drops holy water on town
A Roman Catholic church in Louisiana decided to disperse some blessings to a local town via crop dusters.
A Roman Catholic church in Louisiana decided to disperse some blessings to a local town via crop dusters.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New Orleans police say 11 people were hit in an early morning shooting on the edge of the city’s famed French Quarter.