New Orleans to require proof of vaccines or negative COVID-19 tests to go to bars, restaurants
Starting Monday, people who want to enter New Orleans bars, restaurants, music halls — or any other inside venue — will have to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or a recent negative test, the mayor announced.
Starting Monday, people who want to enter New Orleans bars, restaurants, music halls — or any other inside venue — will have to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19 or a recent negative test, the mayor announced.
Louisiana reports influx of pediatric COVID-19 cases amid delta variant-fueled surge
Louisiana’s largest hospital system reported an increase in pediatric COVID-19 cases amid a surge in delta variant cases across the United States.
Louisiana’s largest hospital system reported an increase in pediatric COVID-19 cases amid a surge in delta variant cases across the United States.
Louisiana family tries to coax 12-foot alligator off of busy highway
A group of Louisiana drivers spent hours trying to move a 12-foot alligator off a busy interstate with a paint-roller extension pole.
A group of Louisiana drivers spent hours trying to move a 12-foot alligator off a busy interstate with a paint-roller extension pole.
COVID-19 surge: Louisiana hospital forced to halt nonemergency surgeries
One hospital in Louisiana has been forced to stop nonemergency surgeries amid an influx of COVID-19 patients.
One hospital in Louisiana has been forced to stop nonemergency surgeries amid an influx of COVID-19 patients.
Baby monitor records tree crashing into 5-month-old's room: 'Terrifying'
A tree crashed into a baby's room after putting being put to sleep. The 5-month-old was not injured, but the scary ordeal was captured on video.
A tree crashed into a baby's room after putting being put to sleep. The 5-month-old was not injured, but the scary ordeal was captured on video.
‘Super sweet’ 12-foot python escapes zoo in Louisiana mall, search continues
Zookeepers and local entities are still searching for a 12-foot Burmese python that escaped a Baton Rouge zoo inside the Mall of Louisiana Tuesday morning.
Zookeepers and local entities are still searching for a 12-foot Burmese python that escaped a Baton Rouge zoo inside the Mall of Louisiana Tuesday morning.
Woman tries to remove alligator from Louisiana highway
Some tense moments between a small, territorial alligator and a Louisiana woman were caught on camera.
Some tense moments between a small, territorial alligator and a Louisiana woman were caught on camera.
Will Smith pays for July 4 fireworks in New Orleans after learning city didn't plan show
Actor Will Smith picked up the roughly $100,000 tab for Independence Day fireworks in New Orleans after learning the city didn't plan a 2021 show.
Actor Will Smith picked up the roughly $100,000 tab for Independence Day fireworks in New Orleans after learning the city didn't plan a 2021 show.
Claudette downgraded to Tropical Depression
After being named a tropical storm early Saturday morning, Claudette was downgraded to a tropical depression by the afternoon.
After being named a tropical storm early Saturday morning, Claudette was downgraded to a tropical depression by the afternoon.
Heavy rains sweep across Louisiana, flooding homes and closing major highways
Heavy rains have swept across southern Louisiana, flooding homes, swamping cars and closing a major interstate.
Heavy rains have swept across southern Louisiana, flooding homes, swamping cars and closing a major interstate.
Coast Guard searching for 12 people missing after ship capsizes in Gulf of Mexico
The US Coast Guard is searching by air and sea for 12 people who went missing after their boat capsized in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Louisiana. Six of the 18 crew members have been rescued so far.
The US Coast Guard is searching by air and sea for 12 people who went missing after their boat capsized in the Gulf of Mexico off the coast of Louisiana. Six of the 18 crew members have been rescued so far.
Louisiana fraternity brothers pay off mortgage for former cook who fed them when they were students
Jessie Hamilton worked for 14 years as a cook for an LSU fraternity, taking care of hundreds of students during her time on campus. When one of the former members called to check on her, they found out the 74-year-old was still working two jobs to pay for her mortgage -- so the brothers all chipped in more than $50,000 to pay off her home.
Jessie Hamilton worked for 14 years as a cook for an LSU fraternity, taking care of hundreds of students during her time on campus. When one of the former members called to check on her, they found out the 74-year-old was still working two jobs to pay for her mortgage -- so the brothers all chipped in more than $50,000 to pay off her home.
Louisiana police officer fatally shot over alleged mask dispute at high school basketball game
A Louisiana police officer working security at a high school basketball game was shot and killed following a mask-related dispute, police said.
A Louisiana police officer working security at a high school basketball game was shot and killed following a mask-related dispute, police said.
Employees, customers at La. gun store fired back at suspect in shooting that killed 3
Authorities say a man shot and killed two people inside the gun store, and then was killed when several other people — whether employees or customers — opened fire on him from both inside and outside of the building.
Authorities say a man shot and killed two people inside the gun store, and then was killed when several other people — whether employees or customers — opened fire on him from both inside and outside of the building.
3 dead, 2 others hurt in shooting at Louisiana gun store
Three people were killed Saturday in a shooting at a gun store in Louisiana. Two others were hurt and are in the hospital right now.
Three people were killed Saturday in a shooting at a gun store in Louisiana. Two others were hurt and are in the hospital right now.
3 dead in shooting at Louisiana gun store
Three people were killed Saturday in a shooting at a gun store outside of New Orleans. Two others are in the hospital right now.
Three people were killed Saturday in a shooting at a gun store outside of New Orleans. Two others are in the hospital right now.
New Orleans shutters bars, bans liquor sales during 2021 Mardi Gras weekend
New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell announced that all bars will be closed and liquor sales will be banned during Mardi Gras weekend in order to curb the spread of COVID-19.
New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell announced that all bars will be closed and liquor sales will be banned during Mardi Gras weekend in order to curb the spread of COVID-19.
Mom killed in botched murder-for-hire plot pretended to be target to save daughter's life, officials say
Police in Louisiana say Brittany Cormier told a hitman that she was the rape victim he was hired to kill in order to save the life of her daughter, the gunman's intended target. Investigators said her brother, a convicted sex offender, had raped his niece, then hired hitmen to murder her so she couldn't testify.
Police in Louisiana say Brittany Cormier told a hitman that she was the rape victim he was hired to kill in order to save the life of her daughter, the gunman's intended target. Investigators said her brother, a convicted sex offender, had raped his niece, then hired hitmen to murder her so she couldn't testify.
With Mardi Gras parades canceled, New Orleans residents make 'house floats' to celebrate
Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans have been canceled this year due to the pandemic. So instead, city residents are turning their houses into elaborate 'floats' to celebrate.
Mardi Gras parades in New Orleans have been canceled this year due to the pandemic. So instead, city residents are turning their houses into elaborate 'floats' to celebrate.
15-year-old girl's killing shown on social media
A 15-year-old girl was stabbed to death inside a Louisiana Walmart store in a brutal incident captured on social media.
A 15-year-old girl was stabbed to death inside a Louisiana Walmart store in a brutal incident captured on social media.