Man arrested after dismembered body found in New Orleans freezer
Police investigating the disappearance of a woman reported missing found a dismembered body in a freezer.
Police investigating the disappearance of a woman reported missing found a dismembered body in a freezer.
'Operation Boo Dat': 5 missing teens found, 30 arrested in New Orleans sting
Dozens of suspects were arrested and five teenagers were found during “Operation Boo Dat,” an annual investigation that lasted from mid-October until Dec. 24 in the New Orleans metro area.
Dozens of suspects were arrested and five teenagers were found during “Operation Boo Dat,” an annual investigation that lasted from mid-October until Dec. 24 in the New Orleans metro area.
Driver in Louisiana crash that killed siblings was 3x over legal alcohol limit, police say
The driver in a Louisiana wrong-way crash that killed three siblings was determined to have been 3X over the legal alcohol limit, police said.
The driver in a Louisiana wrong-way crash that killed three siblings was determined to have been 3X over the legal alcohol limit, police said.
Three siblings killed in Louisiana wrong-way crash
Twenty-year-old Lindy Rae Simmons, 17-year-old Christopher Simmons and 15-year-old Kamryn Simmons were killed in the crash.
Twenty-year-old Lindy Rae Simmons, 17-year-old Christopher Simmons and 15-year-old Kamryn Simmons were killed in the crash.
5 missing teens found, 30 arrested in New Orleans sex crimes operation
The U.S. Marshals rescued five missing teenagers and arrested 30 people, including 17 sex offenders, during a recent operation in the New Orleans area.
The U.S. Marshals rescued five missing teenagers and arrested 30 people, including 17 sex offenders, during a recent operation in the New Orleans area.
Cruise ship with COVID-19 outbreak docks in New Orleans
Norwegian Cruise Line issued a statement that confirmed a “handful of COVID-19 cases among guests and crew.” The company said all of the identified cases involved people without symptoms of the illness.
Norwegian Cruise Line issued a statement that confirmed a “handful of COVID-19 cases among guests and crew.” The company said all of the identified cases involved people without symptoms of the illness.
COVID-19 outbreak on cruise ship approaching New Orleans
Ten people aboard a Norwegian Cruise Line ship approaching New Orleans have tested positive for COVID-19, officials said Saturday night.
Ten people aboard a Norwegian Cruise Line ship approaching New Orleans have tested positive for COVID-19, officials said Saturday night.
New Orleans marks 61st anniversary of public school integration, pays tribute to women
In a ceremony held Sunday outside McDonogh school, the screams and hate of 61 years ago were replaced with cheering crowds and expressions of gratitude.
In a ceremony held Sunday outside McDonogh school, the screams and hate of 61 years ago were replaced with cheering crowds and expressions of gratitude.
Biden taps former New Orleans mayor Mitch Landrieu to implement infrastructure plan
Mitch Landrieu, who helped New Orleans recover from Hurricane Katrina and the 2010 BP oil spill, will oversee the building of roads, bridges and rail, and improvements in ports, airports and mass transit.
Mitch Landrieu, who helped New Orleans recover from Hurricane Katrina and the 2010 BP oil spill, will oversee the building of roads, bridges and rail, and improvements in ports, airports and mass transit.
Plessy v. Ferguson: Man at center of landmark case on verge of pardon
The state Board of Pardons' unanimous decision to clear theHomer Plessy’s record of a conviction now goes to Gov. John Bel Edwards, who has final say over the pardon.
The state Board of Pardons' unanimous decision to clear theHomer Plessy’s record of a conviction now goes to Gov. John Bel Edwards, who has final say over the pardon.
New autopsy rejects Louisiana State Police claim Ronald Greene died in crash
A reexamined autopsy ordered by the FBI in the deadly 2019 arrest of Ronald Greene has rejected the Louisiana State Police claim that a car crash caused his fatal injuries.
A reexamined autopsy ordered by the FBI in the deadly 2019 arrest of Ronald Greene has rejected the Louisiana State Police claim that a car crash caused his fatal injuries.
Louisiana mom loses daughter, 9, in alleged DUI crash, posts online: 'You destroyed our family'
"The man was drunk as a skunk," the mother's Facebook post read. "You mutilated our daughter. You destroyed our family."
"The man was drunk as a skunk," the mother's Facebook post read. "You mutilated our daughter. You destroyed our family."
Shooting at Grambling State University leaves 1 dead, several wounded
A shooting on the campus of Grambling State University claimed the life of one person and left many more wounded.
A shooting on the campus of Grambling State University claimed the life of one person and left many more wounded.
Louisiana tosses 224K COVID-19 vaccine doses after no-shows
The number of trashed doses has nearly tripled since the end of July, even as Louisiana grappled with a fourth, deadly surge of the coronavirus pandemic during that time that led to increased interest in the vaccines.
The number of trashed doses has nearly tripled since the end of July, even as Louisiana grappled with a fourth, deadly surge of the coronavirus pandemic during that time that led to increased interest in the vaccines.
Chemical plant explosion in Louisiana leaves 5 injured
Five people were injured in an explosion late Monday at a chemical plant in Sulphur, Louisiana, officials told local news outlets.
Five people were injured in an explosion late Monday at a chemical plant in Sulphur, Louisiana, officials told local news outlets.
Texas first responders return after helping with Hurricane Ida relief
A strike team, comprised of engines from the Round Rock, Kyle and Austin Fire Departments, plus Travis County ESD 1 and Bexar County ESD 7, deployed to Louisiana to help with relief efforts.
A strike team, comprised of engines from the Round Rock, Kyle and Austin Fire Departments, plus Travis County ESD 1 and Bexar County ESD 7, deployed to Louisiana to help with relief efforts.
New Orleans Caesars Superdome fire ruled ‘accidental,’ 1 injured
The New Orleans Fire Department said one firefighter was burned while putting out a blaze at the Caesars Superdome Tuesday.
The New Orleans Fire Department said one firefighter was burned while putting out a blaze at the Caesars Superdome Tuesday.
Nicholas prompts flash flood watches across central Gulf Coast as storm lingers
Nicholas became a post-tropical cyclone on Thursday, hovering over the central Gulf Coast and bringing the threat of heavy rain and flooding.
Nicholas became a post-tropical cyclone on Thursday, hovering over the central Gulf Coast and bringing the threat of heavy rain and flooding.
Tropical Depression Nicholas takes aim at hurricane-battered Louisiana
Tropical Depression Nicholas threatened the U.S. Gulf Coast with heavy rain and flooding as it moved over Louisiana on Wednesday.
Tropical Depression Nicholas threatened the U.S. Gulf Coast with heavy rain and flooding as it moved over Louisiana on Wednesday.
Nicholas upgraded to hurricane as it heads for Texas Gulf Coast
The National Hurricane Center in Miami says Nicholas has strengthened to a Category 1 hurricane ahead of its expected landfall in Texas.
The National Hurricane Center in Miami says Nicholas has strengthened to a Category 1 hurricane ahead of its expected landfall in Texas.