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COVID Restrictions Are Being Lifted in These States
Texas, Mississippi, Pennsylvania and Massachusetts are among the states where restrictions were eased this month.
Officer Killed In Alleged Mask Dispute Died a 'Hero,' 'Saved Lives'
A man has been arrested in connection to murder of Tulane University Police Officer Martinus Mitchum, who was shot while working at high school basketball game,
Louisiana Treated As 'Stepchild of the Nation,' Shreveport Mayor Says
"Texas desperately needs the help, but so do we," the mayor said. "Louisiana has been treated like the stepchild of the nation during this disaster."
Power Outages Affect Millions As Winter Storms Hit U.S.
Texas is currently the worst hit state when it comes to the number of customers without power.
Cassidy Censured by Local GOP for Voting Trump's Trial Is Constitutional
Six Republican senators joined Democrats and affirmed that it was permissible to try a former president.
Gorilla Glue 'Very Sorry' to Hear About Woman Who Put Adhesive in Her Hair
Tessica Brown went viral after posting videos revealing her hair had been stuck in place for a month after she substituted her usual hair spray with Gorilla Glue spray adhesive when it ran out.
Man Hires Pair to Murder Accuser, They Kill His Sister Instead—Police
Beaux Cormier, 35, hired two men to kill his niece, who he is accused of raping. They ended up killing his sister Brittany Cormier and a neighbor, Hope Nettleton.
Man Killed With Machete Outside Gas Station, Police Say
Police in New Orleans released surveillance images of a man and vehicle that are believed to have been involved in the incident.
Regular COVID Checks for Those in Need is a Bipartisan, Common-Sense Idea
While few Americans have gone untouched by the COVID-19 pandemic, it is undeniable that its economic impacts have not affected us all equally.
Widow Says She Was Prevented From Burying Husband at 'Whites Only' Cemetery
The cemetery in Oberlin, Louisiana, Creig Vizena, president of the Oaklin Springs Cemetery Association, said the cemetery contract dated back to the 1950s.
Four Girls Arrested After 15-Year-Old Stabbed to Death Inside Walmart
The girls—aged between 12 and 14—have been charged in connection with the teenage girl's death inside a Walmart store in Lake Charles, Louisiana.
Sign Urging to Kill Mainstream Media CEOs Investigated by Louisiana Police
An alarmed homeowner found the sign on Roselawn Drive in the Brentwood subdivision of Lafayette and alerted police on Saturday.
Possible Bomb Reported Onboard United Flight, Two Suspects Detained
Reports of a "possible explosive onboard" a United Airlines flight led to it being diverted en route from Jackson, Mississippi, to Houston.
Luke Letlow Tributes Pour in After Congressman-Elect Dies from COVID-19
Several politicians said they were "devastated" and saddened by news of the incoming lawmaker's death.
Alabama and Louisiana AGs Want to Join Texas Battleground Election Lawsuit
"The unconstitutional actions and fraudulent votes in other states not only affect the citizens of those states, they affect the citizens of all states—of the entire United States," Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall said.
Supreme Court Deals Blow to Controversial Pastor Over COVID Restrictions
Tony Spell, the megachurch pastor who continued to hold large services in spite of COVID-19 orders effected last spring, argued that places of worship should have full control over decisions about assembly in a since-dismissed legal petition.
Thanksgiving Day Stabbing and Shooting Leaves Two Family Members Dead
Elijah Johnson, 82, died of multiple stab wounds at the scene. The second victim, 31-year-old DeFranklin Reynolds, is believed to have been Johnson's stepson and was pronounced dead after being taken to hospital with gunshot wounds.
Insurance Company Faces Boycott Calls over CEO's Kamala Harris Post
Greg Tramontin of Louisiana deleted his social media accounts after referring to the Vice President-elect as a "hoe."
Louisiana and Colorado Vote on Abortion, With Almost Opposing Outcomes
Both states had abortion on their ballots in the 2020 election, at a time when Roe v Wade is once again in the national spotlight.
COVID Cases Are Falling in These Five States
Oklahoma and Louisiana are among the states to have reported a drop in new infections in recent weeks.
Louisiana Facing 'Most Challenging Election' in U.S., Official Says
Along with the new coronavirus pandemic, Louisiana voters have had to cast ballots while recovering from devastating hurricanes.
Watch: Hurricane Zeta Produces 50-Foot Waves, 150 MPH Winds on Oil Platform
This platform south of Louisiana recorded wind speeds near the eyewall of Zeta at 150 mph, and waves greater than 50-feet tall. Hurricanes become Category 5 storms at 156 mph.
Hurricane Zeta Slams Louisiana Coast as Strong Category 2 Storm
Much of New Orleans lies below sea level, which means dangerous flooding is expected later this afternoon and into the night.
La. Congressional Candidate Responds to Opponent's 'Premonition' Tweet
Democratic congressional candidate Rob Anderson took a jab at Rep. Clay Higgins' recent tweet.
COVID-19 Cases Are Falling Fastest in Washington, D.C. and Four States
Louisiana, Oklahoma, Virginia and Hawaii have each seen a drop in new infections per capita in recent weeks.
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.
Nearly 450,000 Without Power in Louisiana, Other States After Delta Hit
Delta, now categorized as a post-tropical cyclone, "continues to be a heavy rainfall threat," the National Hurricane Center warned Sunday.
Hurricane Delta Update: Louisiana Battered With More Than 17 Inches of Rain
By 9:30 p.m. Friday, Delta had already delivered more than 17 inches of rain to the town of Iowa and more than 16 inches to parts of Lake Charles, an area still reeling from the effects of last month's Hurricane Laura.
Hurricane Delta Makes Landfall, Is Strongest Storm Named for Greek Alphabet
The National Hurricane Center warned of "life-threatening storm surges" as Hurricane Delta made landfall in Southwest Louisiana on Friday night.
Priest, Two Women Arrested for Alleged Group Sex on Louisiana Church Altar
An onlooker noticed an unusual scene at the Saints Peter and Paul Catholic Church in a town just northeast of New Orleans.