Louisiana bill would make abortion a homicide. Would Plan B be illegal, too?
A Louisiana committee has approved a measure that would make abortion a crime of homicide, but opponents fear that's not all the legislation would do.
A Louisiana committee has approved a measure that would make abortion a crime of homicide, but opponents fear that's not all the legislation would do.
Louisiana child forced to drink bottle of whiskey dies; grandmother, mom jailed
A 4-year-old girl is dead after her grandmother allegedly forced her to drink a bottle of whiskey while her mother watched, Baton Rouge Police said.
A 4-year-old girl is dead after her grandmother allegedly forced her to drink a bottle of whiskey while her mother watched, Baton Rouge Police said.
Woman murdered during Facebook Live video
Janice David, 34, was choked, beaten, and stabbed in what police called a "very gruesome, very evil act" that was streamed live on social media.
Janice David, 34, was choked, beaten, and stabbed in what police called a "very gruesome, very evil act" that was streamed live on social media.
100-year-old rule banning jazz in New Orleans schools may finally be reversed
During Carnival season, flocks of marching bands parade through the city streets even though jazz music and dancing has been banned in New Orleans public schools for almost a century.
During Carnival season, flocks of marching bands parade through the city streets even though jazz music and dancing has been banned in New Orleans public schools for almost a century.
New Orleans tornado kills 1, cuts path of destruction through suburbs
Louisiana activated 300 National Guard personnel to clear roads and provide support after severe storms hit the area, spawning deadly tornadoes.
Louisiana activated 300 National Guard personnel to clear roads and provide support after severe storms hit the area, spawning deadly tornadoes.
Driver captures video as tornado touches down in New Orleans
Multiple tornadoes spurred from a storm that moved across Louisiana, Texas, and Oklahoma Tuesday night.
Multiple tornadoes spurred from a storm that moved across Louisiana, Texas, and Oklahoma Tuesday night.
Teens arrested after 73-year-old woman carjacked, dragged to death
New Orleans Police said the victim, a 73-year-old woman, became entangled in her seatbelt and was dragged from the vehicle, resulting in her arm being severed from her body.
New Orleans Police said the victim, a 73-year-old woman, became entangled in her seatbelt and was dragged from the vehicle, resulting in her arm being severed from her body.
Meet 'Roux': New Orleans zoo officially names cute baby orangutan
Roux, a baby Sumatran orangutan, was born on Christmas Eve 2021 at the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans and has been getting round-the-clock care.
Roux, a baby Sumatran orangutan, was born on Christmas Eve 2021 at the Audubon Zoo in New Orleans and has been getting round-the-clock care.
Mom, Iraq war veteran pulls gun on man trying to enter her car: 'Locked and loaded'
A Louisiana mom and Air Force veteran pulled a gun on a man who tried to get into her car while she was sitting in gridlocked traffic with her 2-year-old son. Charise Taylor said she didn't fire her weapon, but was ready to do so in order to protect her child.
A Louisiana mom and Air Force veteran pulled a gun on a man who tried to get into her car while she was sitting in gridlocked traffic with her 2-year-old son. Charise Taylor said she didn't fire her weapon, but was ready to do so in order to protect her child.
Drug-resistant fungus found at Louisiana hospital; 1st known case in state
A hospital in New Orleans says it has identified two patients infected with a rare, drug-resistant fungus — the first time it’s been found in Louisiana. The fungus has been found among patients in other states, including in Florida where there are 135 reported cases.
A hospital in New Orleans says it has identified two patients infected with a rare, drug-resistant fungus — the first time it’s been found in Louisiana. The fungus has been found among patients in other states, including in Florida where there are 135 reported cases.
Gators contaminated by massive diesel spill get scrubbing, teeth cleaned
Wildlife rehabilitators are decontaminating dozens of alligators, scrubbing their hides and brushing their teeth with Dawn dish soap after a pipeline rupture dumped 300,000 gallons of diesel fuel into a Louisiana wetland. 78 gators have been rescued so far, but more than 100 animals have been found dead in the area.
Wildlife rehabilitators are decontaminating dozens of alligators, scrubbing their hides and brushing their teeth with Dawn dish soap after a pipeline rupture dumped 300,000 gallons of diesel fuel into a Louisiana wetland. 78 gators have been rescued so far, but more than 100 animals have been found dead in the area.
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.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
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.