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.

Woman arrested after Super Bowl reporter's death may be tied to French Quarter death

The woman arrested after a Super Bowl reporter was found dead in his hotel room may be linked to another death in New Orleans’ French Quarter, authorities said.

Woman arrested after Super Bowl reporter found dead in New Orleans hotel

A woman with a history of credit card theft and drugging men was arrested after a reporter covering the Super Bowl in New Orleans was found dead in his hotel room.

Kyren Lacy, LSU WR and NFL Draft prospect, wanted for negligent homicide

Kyren Lacy, LSU wide receiver and NFL Draft prospect, is wanted by the Louisiana State Police for negligent homicide after his alleged involvement in a deadly crash.