U.S. Coast Guard veteran celebrates 100th birthday in New Orleans
A U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) veteran who served in World War II turned 100 years of age in New Orleans, Louisiana, on June 27, and his birthday was marked with a parade of cars, music, cheering from friends and family, and tributes from USCG officials.
Man arrested for swimming in Bass Pro Shops fish tank says he was seeking TikTok fame
A man was arrested after video surfaced of him swimming in a giant fish tank at a Bass Pro Shops store in Louisiana.
Supreme Court strikes down Louisiana abortion clinic law
The Supreme Court has struck down a Louisiana law regulating abortion clinics, reasserting a commitment to abortion rights over fierce opposition from dissenting conservative justices in the first big abortion case of the Trump era.
Louisiana cop fired for suggesting it was 'unfortunate' coronavirus hadn't killed more black people: report
A Louisiana police department apologized and one of its officers was fired over a Facebook comment suggesting he thought it was “unfortunate” more black people have not died from the coronavirus.
Cars line up for miles outside reopened Krispy Kreme in Louisiana
When doughnuts are life so you line up outside of a newly reopened Krispy Kreme doughnut shop at 2 a.m.
‘I died and came back’: 12-year-old recovers from virus
As her desperately sick daughter was being airlifted to a hospital, Jennifer Daly was thinking about all the parts of life that still lay ahead for her 12-year-old and whether she’d ever experience them: Would she get to fall in love? Would she get the chance to get married and have her own children?
At least 7 dead as storms hit Oklahoma, Texas and Louisiana
Severe weather moved through the South on Thursday after killing at least seven people in Oklahoma, Texas and Louisiana, including a worker at a factory hit by an apparent tornado, a man whose car was blown off the road and a man who went outside to grab a trash can and was swept away in a flood.
Louisiana pastor who flouted social distancing urges Americans to donate stimulus checks to his church
Using #PastorSpellStimulusChallenge, Pastor Tony Spell is asking members of his congregation and other Americans to donate the stimulus money they received from the federal government to his church's fund designated to help evangelists, missionaries, and music ministers.
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.
Walgreens expands coronavirus drive-thru testing sites across 7 states
The sites in Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana and Texas will be able to test up to 3,000 people per day.
Louisiana’s youngest COVID-19 victim: a premature baby who lived for one day
The coronavirus pandemic claimed its youngest victim yet in Louisiana on Monday — a baby born prematurely after her mother contracted the disease and was put on a ventilator.
'The whole city laid off': US jobless claims climb sky high amid coronavirus crisis
Barely a week ago, David McGraw was cooking daily for hundreds of fine diners at one of New Orleans’ illustrious restaurants.
Louisiana church hosts over 1,800 people despite social distance warning during coronavirus pandemic
A Louisiana church attracted more than 1,800 people to their Sunday service, despite warnings from health officials to practice social distancing.
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.
Attendee of journalism conference in New Orleans tests 'presumptively positive' for coronavirus
Officials with a journalism organization announced that a person who attended a conference in New Orleans has tested positive for the coronavirus.
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.
'Teacher of the Year' kneels during anthem at college football championship: 'A very respectful protest'
Kelly Holstine won Minnesota's "Teacher of the Year" award and knelt in protest while being honored before the game.