Louisiana: Apparent twister destroys buildings, 1 dead
At least one person was killed Monday as strong storms left a trail of smashed buildings, splintered trees and downed power lines in Louisiana, and forecasters said more states were in the bullseye.
At least one person was killed Monday as strong storms left a trail of smashed buildings, splintered trees and downed power lines in Louisiana, and forecasters said more states were in the bullseye.
Former death row inmate exonerated of murder graduates from North Texas college
A man sentenced to death for murder in Louisiana, who was later exonerated, received a college degree here in North Texas this weekend.
A man sentenced to death for murder in Louisiana, who was later exonerated, received a college degree here in North Texas this weekend.
Louisiana sues California over alligator ban
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana is suing the state of California over its decision to ban the import and sale of alligator products, saying the ban will hurt an important Louisiana industry and ultimately could hurt the state’s wetlands.
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — Louisiana is suing the state of California over its decision to ban the import and sale of alligator products, saying the ban will hurt an important Louisiana industry and ultimately could hurt the state’s wetlands.
Police horse makes ‘nice list,’ goes holiday shopping at PetSmart
Looks like a police horse in Louisiana has made the "nice list" this holiday season.
Looks like a police horse in Louisiana has made the "nice list" this holiday season.
New Orleans police: 11 wounded in French Quarter shooting; suspect detained
New Orleans police say 11 people were hit in an early morning shooting on the edge of the city’s famed French Quarter.
New Orleans police say 11 people were hit in an early morning shooting on the edge of the city’s famed French Quarter.
Dog reverses SUV out of gas station into busy highway
A five-pound Chihuahua managed to reverse its owner’s SUV onto a four-lane highway in Slidell, Louisiana.
A five-pound Chihuahua managed to reverse its owner’s SUV onto a four-lane highway in Slidell, Louisiana.
Man allegedly stole electric shopping cart from Walmart to get to bar because he was too drunk to drive, police say
A Louisiana man was arrested Sunday for allegedly stealing an electric scooter from a Walmart parking lot to get to a bar because he was too drunk to drive his own vehicle and wanted to avoid a DWI, police said.
A Louisiana man was arrested Sunday for allegedly stealing an electric scooter from a Walmart parking lot to get to a bar because he was too drunk to drive his own vehicle and wanted to avoid a DWI, police said.
Gifted 5-year-old plays alongside high school drumline, has been with the band for two years
This little boy from Louisiana has been playing the drums with high school students since he was just three years old.
This little boy from Louisiana has been playing the drums with high school students since he was just three years old.
New Orleans implodes damaged cranes on partially collapsed Hard Rock hotel
After looming over the streets of New Orleans for over a week, two damaged cranes that leaned precariously over the remains of a partially collapsed hotel were brought down Sunday afternoon using a series of controlled explosions.
After looming over the streets of New Orleans for over a week, two damaged cranes that leaned precariously over the remains of a partially collapsed hotel were brought down Sunday afternoon using a series of controlled explosions.
Tropical Storm Nestor forms, threatening US Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Nestor formed in the Gulf of Mexico on Friday, threatening the northern Gulf Coast with rising seawater, high winds and heavy rains.
Tropical Storm Nestor formed in the Gulf of Mexico on Friday, threatening the northern Gulf Coast with rising seawater, high winds and heavy rains.
1 dead, 2 missing after hotel collapse in New Orleans
A large section of a Hard Rock Hotel under construction at the edge of New Orleans' historic French Quarter collapsed Saturday amid blinding dust and flying debris, killing one person, injuring more than 20 and leaving two unaccounted as rescue workers hastened to enter what was left of the largely unstable building.
A large section of a Hard Rock Hotel under construction at the edge of New Orleans' historic French Quarter collapsed Saturday amid blinding dust and flying debris, killing one person, injuring more than 20 and leaving two unaccounted as rescue workers hastened to enter what was left of the largely unstable building.
High school turns down free lunch from Chick-fil-A due to its views on LGBTQ community
Lusher High School in New Orleans is gaining national attention for its decision to turn down food from Chick-fil-A because of their views on the LGBTQ community, according to a report from FOX 8.
Lusher High School in New Orleans is gaining national attention for its decision to turn down food from Chick-fil-A because of their views on the LGBTQ community, according to a report from FOX 8.
Students wear 'Child of God' headbands in support of New Orleans Saints' Demario Davis
The New Orleans Saints linebacker is now selling his “Man of God” headbands online with all proceeds donated to charity.
The New Orleans Saints linebacker is now selling his “Man of God” headbands online with all proceeds donated to charity.
Army helicopter crashes, killing 1 person
A helicopter crashed on an Army base in Louisiana, killing one person and injuring three others, military officials said Thursday.
A helicopter crashed on an Army base in Louisiana, killing one person and injuring three others, military officials said Thursday.
Louisiana man dies in Africa after underwater marriage proposal goes wrong
Steven Weber Jr. never got to hear his girlfriend say "yes" after popping the question underwater during their trip to Tanzania this week.
Steven Weber Jr. never got to hear his girlfriend say "yes" after popping the question underwater during their trip to Tanzania this week.
Police: Man drove woman with Alzheimer's to bank to have her pay him for work he didn't do
Police are searching for a Louisiana man who is accused of tricking a woman who has Alzheimer’s disease and dementia to pay him for work he didn’t do, driving her to a bank to withdraw cash.
Police are searching for a Louisiana man who is accused of tricking a woman who has Alzheimer’s disease and dementia to pay him for work he didn’t do, driving her to a bank to withdraw cash.
Teen surprises little brother at bus stop dressed in hilarious costumes every day
"Brother of the year" award goes to a very creative teen in Louisiana dubbed 'Bus Stop Brother.'
"Brother of the year" award goes to a very creative teen in Louisiana dubbed 'Bus Stop Brother.'
Former Louisiana Gov. Kathleen Babineaux Blanco dies
Kathleen Babineaux Blanco, who led Louisiana through Hurricane Katrina as her state's first elected female governor, has died. The office of Gov. John Bel Edwards confirmed Blanco died Sunday. She was 76.
Kathleen Babineaux Blanco, who led Louisiana through Hurricane Katrina as her state's first elected female governor, has died. The office of Gov. John Bel Edwards confirmed Blanco died Sunday. She was 76.
Texas begins storm preparations as New Orleans deals with flooding
Officials in Texas began preps on Wednesday for a potential tropical storm or hurricane to hit within a few days as people in New Orleans dealt with heavy flooding.
Officials in Texas began preps on Wednesday for a potential tropical storm or hurricane to hit within a few days as people in New Orleans dealt with heavy flooding.
Dog dies after woman allegedly steals truck, leaves him locked inside in sweltering heat
Authorities say a woman in Louisiana allegedly stole a truck with a dog inside, and once the vehicle was located, the dog was found dead from apparent heat exhaustion.
Authorities say a woman in Louisiana allegedly stole a truck with a dog inside, and once the vehicle was located, the dog was found dead from apparent heat exhaustion.