Louisiana mayor running for reelection killed in crash hours before polls close
Velma D. Hendrix was elected mayor of Melville, Louisiana, in 2018.
Velma D. Hendrix was elected mayor of Melville, Louisiana, in 2018.
11 injured in fraternity house shooting
The shooting happened outside the Kappa Alpha Psi house in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as students celebrate Homecoming Week.
The shooting happened outside the Kappa Alpha Psi house in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, as students celebrate Homecoming Week.
Three people fend off sharks while being rescued from sunken fishing boat
The Coast Guard says two people from a sunken fishing boat were fending off sharks in the Gulf of Mexico when a crew rescued them and one other person from waters off the Louisiana coastline.
The Coast Guard says two people from a sunken fishing boat were fending off sharks in the Gulf of Mexico when a crew rescued them and one other person from waters off the Louisiana coastline.
Police: Mother threw toddler off Louisiana bridge then pulled him from water
Asha Randolph, 30, is also accused of leaving her other two young children unattended inside a vehicle.
Asha Randolph, 30, is also accused of leaving her other two young children unattended inside a vehicle.
New Orleans Police Department hiring civilians to bolster force as murderous crime wave hits city
New Orleans was recently ranked as the murder capital of the U.S.
New Orleans was recently ranked as the murder capital of the U.S.
Louisiana woman carrying fetus with no skull forced to travel to New York to get abortion
Nancy Davis was one of the first women to get caught in the confusing whirlwind of trigger laws in her home state of Louisiana since Roe v. Wade was overturned in June.
Nancy Davis was one of the first women to get caught in the confusing whirlwind of trigger laws in her home state of Louisiana since Roe v. Wade was overturned in June.
US Marshals rescue 14 missing or endangered children across Louisiana
In one case, a 17-year-old male had been kidnapped from the New Orleans area and was being held for ransom, authorities said.
In one case, a 17-year-old male had been kidnapped from the New Orleans area and was being held for ransom, authorities said.
Baggage handler killed after hair gets tangled at New Orleans airport
The Jefferson Parish Coroner’s Office on Wednesday identified the victim as Jermani Thompson.
The Jefferson Parish Coroner’s Office on Wednesday identified the victim as Jermani Thompson.
Attorney: Video shows deputy stomping on 12-year-old boy during arrest
The Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s Office has cleared the deputies, saying they “proceeded to use necessary force to effect the arrest.”
The Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s Office has cleared the deputies, saying they “proceeded to use necessary force to effect the arrest.”
Sullivan Walter, Black man wrongfully convicted of rape at 17, exonerated 36 years later
Sullivan Walter was wrongfully convicted as a teenager for a New Orleans rape more than 36 years ago. He was finally freed this week after a judge threw out his conviction.
Sullivan Walter was wrongfully convicted as a teenager for a New Orleans rape more than 36 years ago. He was finally freed this week after a judge threw out his conviction.
Heavy rain will likely lead to flooding in the Southern Plains, Lower Mississippi River Valley
Several rounds of heavy rain could trigger flash flooding across the region.
Several rounds of heavy rain could trigger flash flooding across the region.
Human umbilical cords found in luggage at New Orleans airport
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said human umbilical cords have been found in passenger luggage flying through New Orleans’ international airport via the same flight this summer.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection said human umbilical cords have been found in passenger luggage flying through New Orleans’ international airport via the same flight this summer.
Rapper Mystikal arrested on rape charges again
Rapper Mystikal is under arrest in Louisiana, accused of rape more than a year after prosecutors dropped charges that had kept him jailed for 18 months.
Rapper Mystikal is under arrest in Louisiana, accused of rape more than a year after prosecutors dropped charges that had kept him jailed for 18 months.
Rapper shot to death outside home
A Louisiana rapper with a large social media following was gunned down outside of his home on Wednesday evening.
A Louisiana rapper with a large social media following was gunned down outside of his home on Wednesday evening.
Louisiana abortion ban again blocked by judge
Abortion clinics in Louisiana can continue operating while a lawsuit challenging the state’s near total ban on abortions is resolved, a state judge ruled Thursday.
Abortion clinics in Louisiana can continue operating while a lawsuit challenging the state’s near total ban on abortions is resolved, a state judge ruled Thursday.
Driver spots tiny kitten on side of the road, ends up rescuing 13
This might be the most adorable 'ambush' ever.
This might be the most adorable 'ambush' ever.
Alligator with missing leg spotted in Louisiana park
Much of the alligator's right front leg was missing below its shoulder bone.
Much of the alligator's right front leg was missing below its shoulder bone.
College student delivers baby hours before graduation, receives diploma at hospital
Dillard University student Jada Sayles gave birth to her son on May 14, the same day as her graduation ceremony in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Dillard University student Jada Sayles gave birth to her son on May 14, the same day as her graduation ceremony in New Orleans, Louisiana.
Louisiana abortion bill: No more murder charges for women, lawmakers say
The controversial bill would have made women who end their pregnancies subject to criminal homicide prosecutions.
The controversial bill would have made women who end their pregnancies subject to criminal homicide prosecutions.
Louisiana bill would make abortion a homicide. Would Plan B be illegal, too?
A Louisiana committee has approved a measure that would make abortion a crime of homicide, but opponents fear that's not all the legislation would do.
A Louisiana committee has approved a measure that would make abortion a crime of homicide, but opponents fear that's not all the legislation would do.