Shooting at Louisiana Mardi Gras parade leaves multiple people injured: reports

Multiple people were reportedly injured in a shooting during a Mardi Gras parade in Clinton, Louisiana, and authorities are investigating the incident.

Woman faces multiple charges after 'mermaid' skinny-dipping incident turns violent

A Louisiana woman allegedly attacked a sheriff’s deputy after skinny-dipping in a neighbor’s pond and claiming she was “trying to be a mermaid," authorities said.

Child jumps out, escapes unharmed after suspect steals SUV in Louisiana

Police in Louisiana say a 10-year-old boy escaped unharmed after leaping from a moving vehicle that had been stolen with him still inside.

Trump administration launches immigration crackdown in New Orleans

Federal officers are in the city for an operation aimed at enforcing the Trump administration’s immigration policies.

Watch: Bank robber fakes limp, then runs off after Louisiana heist

Police in Slidell, Louisiana, are searching for a man who faked a limp and wore a neck brace and cane to disguise himself during a bank robbery.

New Orleans mayor pleads not guilty to corruption charges

New Orleans' first female mayor is accused of using taxpayer dollars to travel and dine with her bodyguard, then lying to investigators to hide their romantic affair.

Mother of boy killed by alligator arrested for abuse, neglect: police

The mother of a 12-year-old boy who went missing from his home in New Orleans and was killed by an alligator has been charged with negligent homicide.

New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell indicted after corruption investigation

The indictment is the culmination of a long-running federal corruption investigation into Cantrell, the first female mayor in the city’s 300-year history.

700 military personnel sent to Texas, Florida, Louisiana to help ICE

The Department of Defense says 700 military members have been sent to Texas, Florida and Louisiana to help support U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

Woman lived in home with dead son for 9 months, police say

The house where the man’s body was found has been condemned due to its “horrific conditions,” officials said.

New Orleans jail escape: 7 of 10 inmates still on the loose

Police in New Orleans were focused on protecting people who may have testified against the fugitives – one family has been “removed" from their home.

US citizen children deported with their mothers, lawyers say

ICE officers in Louisiana last week deported three children ages 2, 4 and 7 who are U.S. citizens along with their Honduran-born mothers, according to lawyers.

Watch: 'Call on Jesus' bus explodes in ball of flames

Dramatic video shows the moment a “Call on Jesus” bus exploded, sending black smoke and debris flying into nearby cars and businesses.