Louisiana Senate candidate smokes marijuana blunt in campaign ad
Democratic Senate Gary Chambers is calling for federal legalization
Democratic Senate Gary Chambers is calling for federal legalization
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.
'Operation Boo Dat': 5 missing teens found, 30 arrested in New Orleans sting
Dozens of suspects were arrested and five teenagers were found during “Operation Boo Dat,” an annual investigation that lasted from mid-October until Dec. 24 in the New Orleans metro area.
Dozens of suspects were arrested and five teenagers were found during “Operation Boo Dat,” an annual investigation that lasted from mid-October until Dec. 24 in the New Orleans metro area.
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.
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.
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."
Chicago removes four states from COVID-19 travel advisory; city recommends against travel to 41 states
On Tuesday, Chicago removed Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland and Mississippi from the list because they had daily COVID case rates below 15 per 100,000 residents for the past two weeks.
On Tuesday, Chicago removed Georgia, Louisiana, Maryland and Mississippi from the list because they had daily COVID case rates below 15 per 100,000 residents for the past two weeks.
Shooting at Grambling State University leaves 1 dead, several wounded
A shooting on the campus of Grambling State University claimed the life of one person and left many more wounded.
A shooting on the campus of Grambling State University claimed the life of one person and left many more wounded.
Louisiana tosses 224K COVID-19 vaccine doses after no-shows
The number of trashed doses has nearly tripled since the end of July, even as Louisiana grappled with a fourth, deadly surge of the coronavirus pandemic during that time that led to increased interest in the vaccines.
The number of trashed doses has nearly tripled since the end of July, even as Louisiana grappled with a fourth, deadly surge of the coronavirus pandemic during that time that led to increased interest in the vaccines.
Walmart worker resigns over store loudspeakers: ‘F–k this job’
A Walmart worker quit in a profanity-laced tirade over the Louisiana store’s loudspeakers.
A Walmart worker quit in a profanity-laced tirade over the Louisiana store’s loudspeakers.
Country’s oldest WWII veteran celebrates 112th birthday
Lawrence Brooks turned 112 years old on Sunday, making him the country’s oldest World War II veteran.
Lawrence Brooks turned 112 years old on Sunday, making him the country’s oldest World War II veteran.
More Chicago area firefighters head to Louisiana to assist after Hurricane Ida
Sixty-eight firefighters from 30 different locations across the Chicago area are heading down south to help victims of Hurricane Ida.
Sixty-eight firefighters from 30 different locations across the Chicago area are heading down south to help victims of Hurricane Ida.
Tesla footage reveals man lied about getting hit by car, police say
Police said a man was outsmarted by a Tesla after video from the car’s cameras revealed he lied about getting hit.
Police said a man was outsmarted by a Tesla after video from the car’s cameras revealed he lied about getting hit.
Dolphin rescued after getting 'pushed into' canal by Hurricane Ida
A young dolphin was rescued and released back into the wild Sunday after Hurricane Ida pushed the mammal into a canal in Slidell, Louisiana.
A young dolphin was rescued and released back into the wild Sunday after Hurricane Ida pushed the mammal into a canal in Slidell, Louisiana.
‘We’re going to have your back’: Biden tours Hurricane Ida damage in Louisiana
As flights resume and some power is beginning to be restored in New Orleans, the president planned later on Friday to visit the hurricane-battered state and deliver remarks.
As flights resume and some power is beginning to be restored in New Orleans, the president planned later on Friday to visit the hurricane-battered state and deliver remarks.
911 operator in major city sought after deliberately disconnecting calls: police
Police in a major city are looking for Precious Stephens — a 911 operator accused of deliberately hanging up during emergency calls and has since been fired, authorities said.
Police in a major city are looking for Precious Stephens — a 911 operator accused of deliberately hanging up during emergency calls and has since been fired, authorities said.
‘We need to act’: Biden says Ida a deadly reminder of climate crisis
President Joe Biden on Thursday emphasized how “extreme storms” such as Hurricane Ida are a deadly reminder that the climate crisis is here and the nation needs to act to combat it.
President Joe Biden on Thursday emphasized how “extreme storms” such as Hurricane Ida are a deadly reminder that the climate crisis is here and the nation needs to act to combat it.
Chicago volunteers pitch in to send relief supplies to victims of Hurricane Ida
Some much-needed relief will be headed to Louisiana from Chicago Thursday to help victims of Hurricane Ida.
Some much-needed relief will be headed to Louisiana from Chicago Thursday to help victims of Hurricane Ida.
Cow wedged in tree from flooding caused by Hurricane Ida
Workers rescued a cow wedged in a tree southeast of New Orleans that became stuck following severe flooding brought to southern Louisiana by Hurricane Ida.
Workers rescued a cow wedged in a tree southeast of New Orleans that became stuck following severe flooding brought to southern Louisiana by Hurricane Ida.
PAWS Chicago rescues 40 animals displaced by Hurricane Ida, seeks fosters
Chicago is helping provide some relief to the south by taking animals off the hands of shelters impacted by Hurricane Ida.
Chicago is helping provide some relief to the south by taking animals off the hands of shelters impacted by Hurricane Ida.