Louisiana officials ask people to stop battling massive wildfire with personal hoses
The 12,000-acre wildfire prompted officials to issue mandatory evacuations for parts of Louisiana.
The 12,000-acre wildfire prompted officials to issue mandatory evacuations for parts of Louisiana.
Louisiana man charged with murder after driving with deceased woman's body for a month
The shocking case has left local authorities stunned, as the suspect allegedly drove with the body in the vehicle for 30 days before being apprehended. An investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of death.
The shocking case has left local authorities stunned, as the suspect allegedly drove with the body in the vehicle for 30 days before being apprehended. An investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of death.
New Orleans Saints' Jimmy Graham arrested following 'medical episode'
New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham experienced a medical episode, was taken into custody by authorities and transported to a hospital.
New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham experienced a medical episode, was taken into custody by authorities and transported to a hospital.
Dramatic video shows car crash into business in Kenner, Louisiana
Video in Kenner, Louisiana, shows a car crash into an optical business and then drive away from the wreckage.
Video in Kenner, Louisiana, shows a car crash into an optical business and then drive away from the wreckage.
‘We are proud of you’: 8-year-old saves great-grandfather’s life after ATV accident
According to the Franklin Parish Sheriff’s Office, the two were out riding when the ATV crashed into a small canal.
According to the Franklin Parish Sheriff’s Office, the two were out riding when the ATV crashed into a small canal.
McDonald’s franchise had minors working deep fryers, Labor Department finds
A McDonald’s franchise that controls 12 restaurants in metro New Orleans violated child labor laws and has hired more than 80 minors in two states, the U.S. Department of Labor said Tuesday.
A McDonald’s franchise that controls 12 restaurants in metro New Orleans violated child labor laws and has hired more than 80 minors in two states, the U.S. Department of Labor said Tuesday.
Wildlife officials use rafts made of life jackets to rescue stranded boaters
The incident occurred when a couple was fishing in a boat that got stuck in the mud on July 3.
The incident occurred when a couple was fishing in a boat that got stuck in the mud on July 3.
Parents of Louisiana woman found 'melted' into couch re-indicted on second-degree murder charges
Louisiana couple Sheila and Clay Fletcher have been re-indicted on second-degree murder charges for the death of their 36-year-old daughter who was found "melted" into a feces-covered couch and weighing less than 100 pounds, records show.
Louisiana couple Sheila and Clay Fletcher have been re-indicted on second-degree murder charges for the death of their 36-year-old daughter who was found "melted" into a feces-covered couch and weighing less than 100 pounds, records show.
The Up Stairs Lounge fire: How a deadly attack on the gay community fueled lasting change
The Up Stairs Lounge arson killed 32 people in New Orleans - and fueled a movement that continues half a century later.
The Up Stairs Lounge arson killed 32 people in New Orleans - and fueled a movement that continues half a century later.
Meet Zoey: Louisiana dog claims record for world's longest tongue
At 5 inches long, Zoey's tongue is longer than a soda can, according to Guinness World Records.
At 5 inches long, Zoey's tongue is longer than a soda can, according to Guinness World Records.
Cameron Robbins' family seen saying final goodbyes after teen lost at sea
Cameron Robbins was a recent high school graduate and baseball standout. Photos showed the loved ones of Robbins gathering for his memorial service on Sunday.
Cameron Robbins was a recent high school graduate and baseball standout. Photos showed the loved ones of Robbins gathering for his memorial service on Sunday.
Teens tried to stop Cameron Robbins before he jumped off Bahamas cruise, passenger's parent says
Several students tried to stop Cameron Robbins before the recent Louisiana high school graduate jumped off a Bahamas cruise last week.
Several students tried to stop Cameron Robbins before the recent Louisiana high school graduate jumped off a Bahamas cruise last week.
Haunting last words shouted to Baton Rouge teen after he went overboard and vanished
In a viral video that possibly shows the last moments of Cameron Robbins' life, someone is heard yelling, "bye, bye," as the Louisiana high school graduate disappears into the water and the video cuts off.
In a viral video that possibly shows the last moments of Cameron Robbins' life, someone is heard yelling, "bye, bye," as the Louisiana high school graduate disappears into the water and the video cuts off.
Arby's employee found dead in freezer had 'beat her hands bloody' trying to escape, lawsuit says
Court documents allege the franchise owner knew the Arby's freezer door was broken and did not fix it, causing the employee's death in Louisiana.
Court documents allege the franchise owner knew the Arby's freezer door was broken and did not fix it, causing the employee's death in Louisiana.
Louisiana police find woman's body in walk-in freezer at Arby's restaurant
Police said the woman was an employee.
Police said the woman was an employee.
Family paid $250,000 after cashing in bonds left tattered by Hurricane Katrina
A man kept the bonds in a bank vault that was flooded during Katrina. He put the damaged paper in his attic, where they were found by his his family after he died.
A man kept the bonds in a bank vault that was flooded during Katrina. He put the damaged paper in his attic, where they were found by his his family after he died.
LSU women’s basketball team confirms White House visit despite invite controversy
The university issued a press release Monday in which it confirmed plans to visit the White House on May 26.
The university issued a press release Monday in which it confirmed plans to visit the White House on May 26.
Man shoots at kids playing hide and seek outside his home, hitting 14-year-old girl: sheriff
A Louisiana man has been charged after allegedly shooting at children who had been playing hide and seek outside his home, hitting a 14-year-old girl.
A Louisiana man has been charged after allegedly shooting at children who had been playing hide and seek outside his home, hitting a 14-year-old girl.
Louisiana teen awarded over $10 million in scholarships, makes final college decision
Dennis Maliq Barnes, who goes by Maliq, made headlines in previous weeks after he was rewarded more than $9 million in scholarships, but since then, he’s surpassed that amount with more than $10 million in scholarship offers.
Dennis Maliq Barnes, who goes by Maliq, made headlines in previous weeks after he was rewarded more than $9 million in scholarships, but since then, he’s surpassed that amount with more than $10 million in scholarship offers.
Louisiana senior, 16, awarded more than $9 million in scholarships
Maliq Barnes, 16, was accepted to 175 colleges and universities and was offered more than $9 million in scholarships from more than 125 different schools.
Maliq Barnes, 16, was accepted to 175 colleges and universities and was offered more than $9 million in scholarships from more than 125 different schools.