Ida strengthens into hurricane as it tracks toward New Orleans
Ida could be a major Category 3 hurricane by the time it finally reaches the U.S. coast as the area prepares to mark the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina’s landfall.
Ida could be a major Category 3 hurricane by the time it finally reaches the U.S. coast as the area prepares to mark the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina’s landfall.
'Death is on the table,' 2 charged with capital murder of off-duty New Orleans PD officer killed in Houston
Two suspects, who were previously out on bond, were arrested and charged for capital murder of an off-duty New Orleans PD officer in Houston. Officials say they're working to ensure they don't get a bond this time.
Two suspects, who were previously out on bond, were arrested and charged for capital murder of an off-duty New Orleans PD officer in Houston. Officials say they're working to ensure they don't get a bond this time.
DOD sends military personnel to COVID-19 crushed hospitals in Louisiana, Mississippi
U.S. military medical officers have been deployed to hospitals in Mississippi and Louisiana as both states face devastating surges in COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths amid low vaccination rates.
U.S. military medical officers have been deployed to hospitals in Mississippi and Louisiana as both states face devastating surges in COVID-19 hospitalizations and deaths amid low vaccination rates.
Off-duty New Orleans PD officer killed outside Galleria-area restaurant, gunmen still on the loose
A manhunt is underway for suspects linked to shooting two men, one of them was Everett Briscoe, an off-duty officer with the New Orleans PD, who tragically died.
A manhunt is underway for suspects linked to shooting two men, one of them was Everett Briscoe, an off-duty officer with the New Orleans PD, who tragically died.
New Orleans Jazz Fest canceled for 2021 amid surging COVID-19 cases
The New Orleans Jazz Fest, which had been postponed from 2020 to October 2021, has again been canceled due to surging COVID-19 cases in Louisiana.
The New Orleans Jazz Fest, which had been postponed from 2020 to October 2021, has again been canceled due to surging COVID-19 cases in Louisiana.
'There are no beds left': Louisiana hospital says state in 'darkest days' of pandemic
The medical chief at Louisiana’s largest hospital called the current COVID-19 surge “the darkest days of this pandemic.”
The medical chief at Louisiana’s largest hospital called the current COVID-19 surge “the darkest days of this pandemic.”
40% of all COVID-19 hospitalizations in Florida, Georgia, and Louisiana, CDC says
New cases of COVID-19 as well as the current hospitalizations from the virus continue to climb in Georgia, according to state health officials, and some medical centers have started turning people away for lack of space.
New cases of COVID-19 as well as the current hospitalizations from the virus continue to climb in Georgia, according to state health officials, and some medical centers have started turning people away for lack of space.
Baby dies after mom allegedly took fentanyl before breastfeeding, deputies say
After an autopsy and toxicology report, deputies said the infant died due to acute fentanyl toxicity. The 28-year-old mother was arrested.
After an autopsy and toxicology report, deputies said the infant died due to acute fentanyl toxicity. The 28-year-old mother was arrested.
Louisiana reports influx of pediatric COVID-19 cases amid delta variant-fueled surge
Louisiana’s largest hospital system reported an increase in pediatric COVID-19 cases amid a surge in delta variant cases across the United States.
Louisiana’s largest hospital system reported an increase in pediatric COVID-19 cases amid a surge in delta variant cases across the United States.
Louisiana family tries to coax 12-foot alligator off of busy highway
A group of Louisiana drivers spent hours trying to move a 12-foot alligator off a busy interstate with a paint-roller extension pole.
A group of Louisiana drivers spent hours trying to move a 12-foot alligator off a busy interstate with a paint-roller extension pole.
Louisiana brings back statewide mask mandate amid delta-driven COVID-19 surge
Louisiana is reenacting a statewide mask mandate for both vaccinated and unvaccinated residents across all indoor locations, including schools and colleges.
Louisiana is reenacting a statewide mask mandate for both vaccinated and unvaccinated residents across all indoor locations, including schools and colleges.
Lousiana Rep. Clay Higgins says he and his wife have COVID-19 again
Rep. Clay Higgins says he and his wife were infected last year, but this time around is much more difficult.
Rep. Clay Higgins says he and his wife were infected last year, but this time around is much more difficult.
COVID-19 surge: Louisiana hospital forced to halt nonemergency surgeries
One hospital in Louisiana has been forced to stop nonemergency surgeries amid an influx of COVID-19 patients.
One hospital in Louisiana has been forced to stop nonemergency surgeries amid an influx of COVID-19 patients.
Louisiana residents took $1M in COVID funds from California
More than 100 false claims to California’s Employment Development Department netted $1 million for eight people, and five of them also got more than $60,000 that they weren’t due from the Louisiana Workforce Commission, officials said.
More than 100 false claims to California’s Employment Development Department netted $1 million for eight people, and five of them also got more than $60,000 that they weren’t due from the Louisiana Workforce Commission, officials said.
Boy, 12, kills armed intruder who threatened his mother, sheriff says
Sheriff Jeffery Travis says a 12-year-old boy shot and killed an armed intruder who'd threatened his mother.
Sheriff Jeffery Travis says a 12-year-old boy shot and killed an armed intruder who'd threatened his mother.
Zaila Avant-garde breezes to National Spelling Bee win
Whether dribbling a basketball or identifying obscure Latin or Greek roots, Zaila Avant-garde doesn't show much stress.
Whether dribbling a basketball or identifying obscure Latin or Greek roots, Zaila Avant-garde doesn't show much stress.
Baby monitor records tree crashing into 5-month-old's room: 'Terrifying'
A tree crashed into a baby's room after putting being put to sleep. The 5-month-old was not injured, but the scary ordeal was captured on video.
A tree crashed into a baby's room after putting being put to sleep. The 5-month-old was not injured, but the scary ordeal was captured on video.
Woman tries to remove alligator from Louisiana highway
Some tense moments between a small, territorial alligator and a Louisiana woman were caught on camera.
Some tense moments between a small, territorial alligator and a Louisiana woman were caught on camera.
Will Smith pays for July 4 fireworks in New Orleans after learning city didn't plan show
Actor Will Smith picked up the roughly $100,000 tab for Independence Day fireworks in New Orleans after learning the city didn't plan a 2021 show.
Actor Will Smith picked up the roughly $100,000 tab for Independence Day fireworks in New Orleans after learning the city didn't plan a 2021 show.
Louisiana farmer mistakes massive snake for 'tree branch'
Kalob Deaton captured footage after realizing that a tree branch was actually a massive snake.
Kalob Deaton captured footage after realizing that a tree branch was actually a massive snake.