Louisiana

New Orleans 1 day ago

Widower of 73-year-old New Orleans woman who was dragged, killed by carjacking teens sues their parents

The widower of the New Orleans woman who was killed in a deadly carjacking last year is suing the parents of the four teenagers responsible for her death.

Digital Originals 1 day ago

DIPLOMAS FOR SALE: No attendance required for students willing to pay a few hundred bucks to graduate

Unapproved schools in Louisiana sell high school diplomas for a few hundred of dollars. The number of students at such schools has nearly doubled since the 2017-18 school year.

New Orleans 4 days ago

Search called off for 4 crewmen missing in Mississippi River

The Coast Guard has called off a search for four crew members missing from a Bangladeshi bulk cargo ship vessel in Louisiana. The men went missing Monday.

CRIME 6 days ago

Man captured after New Orleans tarmac hatch escape, dramatic runway struggle caught on video

A Southwest Airlines passenger allegedly opened the over-wing emergency exit hatch Sunday evening, climbed out and struggled with airport workers near a utility vehicle.

CRIME 6 days ago

Baton Rouge teenage murder suspect breaks out of jail in 2nd escape in 2 weeks

Two teenage murder suspects allegedly broke out of a Baton Rouge jail over the weekend, which is the second time one of the suspects escaped this month.

Indiana November 21

Woman receives sentence in case over dead 5-year-old found in suitcase in Indiana

A woman from Louisiana has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for her involvement in the death of a 5-year-old. The child's body was discovered in a suitcase in Indiana.

Crime November 20

New Orleans teens plead guilty in carjacking, dragging death of woman, get 20 years

Three suspects charged in the death of a Louisiana woman who was dragged during a violent carjacking pleaded guilty Monday, authorities said.

Coast Guard November 20

Coast Guard estimates more than 1 million gallons of crude oil spilled off coast of Louisiana

The cause of an oil spill in Louisiana is under investigation as clean up efforts are underway, according to the CDC.

Louisiana November 14

4 new whooping cranes added to experimental Louisiana flock

Four new whooping cranes have been introduced into Louisiana's experimental population of 85 birds based in the state's Vermilion Parish.

Louisiana November 13

4 injured in Louisiana Tech stabbing spree

Four people were reported stabbed Monday on Louisiana Tech University's Ruston campus, with police apprehending a 23-year-old student as a suspect minutes after the assault.