Ex-Louisiana Mayor, Misty Roberts, accused of raping juvenile
The news of Misty Roberts’ arrest comes after her abrupt resignation from her position as mayor last month.
The news of Misty Roberts’ arrest comes after her abrupt resignation from her position as mayor last month.
Mother tells reporter why she killed son after 4-year-old's body found in lake
After a 4-year-old was found dead at an interstate welcome center and his brother found crawling in a ditch nearby, their mother told reporters why she did it.
After a 4-year-old was found dead at an interstate welcome center and his brother found crawling in a ditch nearby, their mother told reporters why she did it.
'Miracle baby' found crawling along Louisiana roadside after brother's death, mother's arrest
A Louisiana sheriff says a 1-year-old boy survived two days of sometimes stormy weather before a truck driver spotted him crawling along a roadside.
A Louisiana sheriff says a 1-year-old boy survived two days of sometimes stormy weather before a truck driver spotted him crawling along a roadside.
Louisiana classrooms must display Ten Commandments under new law
Louisiana is now the first state in the nation to require the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school classroom - from kindergarten to state-funded universities.
Louisiana is now the first state in the nation to require the Ten Commandments be displayed in every public school classroom - from kindergarten to state-funded universities.
New Orleans valedictorian graduates top of his class while homeless
Elijah Hogan has lived in a homeless shelter for youth for more than a year.
Elijah Hogan has lived in a homeless shelter for youth for more than a year.
Two booked for murder after Amber Alert for Louisiana children, 4-year-old dead
Hours after Louisiana State Police issued an Amber Alert for two kidnapped children whose mother was brutally murdered, police discovered the body of a 4-year-old girl.
Hours after Louisiana State Police issued an Amber Alert for two kidnapped children whose mother was brutally murdered, police discovered the body of a 4-year-old girl.
Surgical castration now possible for child sex offenders in Louisiana
Louisiana lawmakers gave final approval to a bill that would allow judges the option to order someone to undergo surgical castration when the person is convicted of a sex crime against a child younger than 13.
Louisiana lawmakers gave final approval to a bill that would allow judges the option to order someone to undergo surgical castration when the person is convicted of a sex crime against a child younger than 13.
Louisiana police officer dies unexpectedly while on duty: 'A tremendous loss'
Corporal Pricilla Dean Pierson of the Ponchatoula Police Department in Louisiana unexpectedly passed away while on duty Tuesday morning.
Corporal Pricilla Dean Pierson of the Ponchatoula Police Department in Louisiana unexpectedly passed away while on duty Tuesday morning.
2 escaped Louisiana inmates found hiding in dumpster behind Dollar General store
The four broke out of a Louisiana jail over Memorial Day weekend after climbing through a fence.
The four broke out of a Louisiana jail over Memorial Day weekend after climbing through a fence.
Louisiana deputies searching for 4 inmates who escaped from jail
Omarion Hookfin, Avery Guidry, Jamarcus Cyprian, and Travon Johnson all escaped from the Tangipahoa Parish Jail on Sunday, authorities said.
Omarion Hookfin, Avery Guidry, Jamarcus Cyprian, and Travon Johnson all escaped from the Tangipahoa Parish Jail on Sunday, authorities said.
Fisherman arrested for cheating in bass tournament with lead weights
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reported that the angler placed 2.59 pounds of lead weights in a fish he submitted for the Big Bass Splash tournament at Toledo Bend on May 17.
The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries reported that the angler placed 2.59 pounds of lead weights in a fish he submitted for the Big Bass Splash tournament at Toledo Bend on May 17.
Louisiana man to undergo physical castration for raping, impregnating teen
Glenn Sullivan, Sr., 54, pleaded guilty to four counts of second-degree rape after a case initiated in July 2022, when a young woman reported multiple rapes dating back to when she was 14 years old.
Glenn Sullivan, Sr., 54, pleaded guilty to four counts of second-degree rape after a case initiated in July 2022, when a young woman reported multiple rapes dating back to when she was 14 years old.
Three Louisiana officers shot in standoff; Suspect killed by SWAT team
Three Louisiana police officers were shot during a standoff with a suspect, Matthew Lathers, who was involved in two earlier shootings.
Three Louisiana police officers were shot during a standoff with a suspect, Matthew Lathers, who was involved in two earlier shootings.
Caught on camera: Tornado takes out part of Louisiana bar moments after patrons run for cover
This is the second time Mother Nature has destroyed the man's bar.
This is the second time Mother Nature has destroyed the man's bar.
Missouri, Louisiana hold presidential primaries Saturday
Two more states are holding primary elections this weekend. Democratic Party voters in Missouri will go to the polls on Saturday, while voters from both parties will make their presidential preference known in Louisiana.
Two more states are holding primary elections this weekend. Democratic Party voters in Missouri will go to the polls on Saturday, while voters from both parties will make their presidential preference known in Louisiana.
New Orleans police welcomes adorable one-eyed miniature horse as new recruit
The New Orleans Police Department has received a heartwarming addition to its team – an adorable one-eyed miniature horse named Patch.
The New Orleans Police Department has received a heartwarming addition to its team – an adorable one-eyed miniature horse named Patch.
Louisiana sporting goods store employees terminated after chasing thief who stole firearm: report
Three employees at a sporting goods store in Louisiana were terminated from their jobs after attempting to stop a shoplifter who allegedly stole a pistol.
Three employees at a sporting goods store in Louisiana were terminated from their jobs after attempting to stop a shoplifter who allegedly stole a pistol.
LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels clinches Heisman Trophy in historic win
LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels won the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night, becoming the first player since 2016 to win college football's most prestigious player of the year award.
LSU quarterback Jayden Daniels won the Heisman Trophy on Saturday night, becoming the first player since 2016 to win college football's most prestigious player of the year award.
Jean Knight, 'Mr. Big Stuff' singer, dies at 80
The music world is mourning the loss of Jean Knight, who was considered a musical powerhouse and an integral part of New Orleans' cultural legacy.
The music world is mourning the loss of Jean Knight, who was considered a musical powerhouse and an integral part of New Orleans' cultural legacy.
3 teenage girls admit guilt, sentenced to 20 years for carjacking, dragging death of 73-year-old woman
Three teenage girls involved in the dragging death of a woman whose arm was severed during a carjacking in New Orleans last year pleaded guilty Monday to reduced charges and were sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Three teenage girls involved in the dragging death of a woman whose arm was severed during a carjacking in New Orleans last year pleaded guilty Monday to reduced charges and were sentenced to 20 years in prison.