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Woman Pregnant With Third Set of Twins in Two Years: 'Unheard Of'
Dr. Pamela Simmons who treated Courtney Spears said she had never come across a case like hers.
Man Attacked by Alligator, Presumed Dead in Hurricane Ida Floodwaters
The man's body has not been found.
Some Louisiana Residents Lacked Money to Evacuate From Hurricane Ida
"It's a terrifying feeling," said Robert Owens, who couldn't afford to evacuate from his Baton Rouge neighborhood before Ida's onslaught.
Hurricane Ida 'Most Definitely' Stronger Than Katrina, Expert Warns
While Ida may be smaller than Katrina, it makes up for that with power and a more alarming trajectory.
'Open Your Eyes': Unvaccinated Man in ICU Urges People to Get Shot
Some 2,901 individuals as of Thursday were hospitalized with COVID across the state, the highest number at any point since the beginning of the pandemic.
12-Foot Python Gets Loose Inside Louisiana Mall, Forces Closures
Officials say that the "friendly" Burmese python, named Cara, was likely still inside the Mall of Louisiana's zoo and may have climbed into the ceiling.
Portland Doctor Is Latest To Give COVID Shots for Shots at Local Bars
"There's a huge group I think we haven't tapped that want to get vaccinated and just haven't made the time, so yes, I think this is the place to do that," Dr. Mays said Wednesday.
City to Pay Family $35K After Police Caught Groping 16-Year-Old
A federal judge declared that the officers involved "demonstrated a serious and wanton disregard" for constitutional rights.
Louisiana Man Drowns Inside Car After Getting Stuck Under Overpass
Justin Blaine Thompson, 33, is among five people who have died in accidents caused by heavy rainfall in Louisiana.
11-year-old Boy Steals School Bus, Leads Police on Chase Before Crashing
The juvenile struck several vehicles before crashing the bus into a tree, a Baton Rouge police spokesperson said.
Louisiana Groom Tampered With Evidence to Protect Best Man's Killer: Police
Christopher Jerome Sterling was arrested this week and charged with obstruction of justice and accessory after the fact to second degree murder in connection with a 2018 wedding day killing.
Spectacular Photo of Louisiana Captured by NASA Astronaut From ISS
The Mississippi River Delta, visible in the images, is the seventh largest river delta on Earth.
Massive Fire Breaks Out at Exxon Refinery in Baton Rouge, Louisiana
Exxon said a volunteer fire crew had the blaze at the facility in Baton Rouge contained and no injuries have been reported.
Louisiana Woman Suspected of Killing Her Husband Also Poisoned Boyfriend
Meshell Hale, 51, of Baton Rouge, is accused of poisoning Damian Skipper in 2015 and murdering Arthur Noflin Jr. in 2016.
Tropical Storm Barry: Latest Updates, Storm Track, Evacuation Orders
The storm is expected to form into a Category 1 hurricane and make landfall late Friday night or early Saturday morning along Louisiana's southern coastline.
Stormy Daniels Leads Protest Against Stripper Law
The new law requires female strippers to be at least 21 years old.
Black Lives Matter: Site Rejects Police Fundraiser
YouCaring has said it is not the right platform for a law firm seeking to raise funds for cases against Black Lives Matter.
Guns in America: Louisiana Constitutional Carry Fails
It was a Republican legislator's third attempt to have Louisiana join 12 other states that don't require permits.
Black Lives Matter: Activist Sues Lousiana Police
On July 9, at the height of the protests, police arrested 200 people.
Baton Rouge Gunman Was Sovereign Citizen
Gavin Long identified himself as a member of an African-American offshoot of the anti-government Sovereign Citizen Movement.
Shooting Deaths of Police Loom Over GOP Convention
Trump demands 'law and order' while police union rails against open carry of firearms expected at the convention.
Gun Violence: Why Arming Everyone Doesn't Work
As states and localities increasingly allow open carry of firearms in public, it becomes increasingly difficult to detect and apprehend people with felonious intent.
Cop Killers: Fatal Shootings of Police Are Rising
The sniper attack on Dallas police is part of a surge in deadly assaults on law enforcement officers in the U.S.
We Should Beware Police Killings by Robot or Drone
The deployment of a robot bomb in Dallas on July 7 was the first time American police officers have used a robot to kill someone.
Nashville Cop Decommissioned After Facebook Comment
The cop wrote, "Yeah. I would have done 5," apparently referring to the number of times Philando Castile was shot.
How Bobby Jindal Broke the Louisiana Economy
Many in the state are frustrated that their governor can't be bothered to do his day job.
R&B Legend Percy Sledge Dies at Age 74
The vocalist, whose career spanned five decades, passed away Tuesday morning.