Louisiana
Louisiana Mother Arrested After Allegedly Attacking a Student
Lacey Louis was taken into custody after an incident at Westlake Middle School in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
John Bel Edwards Trumps Eddie Rispone in Louisiana Governor Runoff
Democrat incumbent John Bel Edwards defeated his Republican challenger despite three Trump rallies in the Bayou State.
Trump's 'Outsider' Candidate Loses Louisiana Governor's Race
Where the "Trump bump" panned out for Tate Reeves in Mississippi, it ultimately flopped for Eddie Rispone, just as it did for Gov. Matt Bevin in Kentucky. Both candidates were the scourge of local teachers unions.
Trump Fails to Mention Santa Clarita Shooting During Louisiana Rally
While the president promised to defend Louisiana citizens' right to bear arms during his Thursday rally, the president made no mention of the Thursday school shooting which killed two.
Trump Says He Calls Schumer 'Cryin' Chuck' Because He 'Saw Him Cry Once'
He cried "one time while making a speech," Trump said.
Trump Bossier City, Louisiana Rally Live Stream: President Backs Republican
Trump is stumping for Republican businessman Eddie Rispone, who seeks to unseat Louisiana's Democratic governor.
Donald Trump Blasts Elites at Louisiana Rally, Boasts He Has 'Nicer Houses'
Addressing supporters at a "Keep America Great" event in Monroe, Louisiana last night, the former real estate mogul said he had a "nicer everything" than the elite.
Hundreds to Reenact One of the Largest Slave Rebellions in U.S. History
"You can't understand America if you don't understand slavery," said artist Dread Scott, who has organized the reenactment.
Feds Charge Five for Fraud for Allegedly Staged Crash With Commercial Truck
U.S. attorneys claim that five people committed fraud in connection by staging an accident with a commercial truck, according to an Thursday indictment. They were allegedly assisted in the scheme by an unnamed attorney.
Louisiana SWAT Team Leader and Teacher Wife Arrested for Child Porn
A Louisiana SWAT commander and his schoolteacher wife were arrested this week on charges of possessing a surplus of self-produced child pornography.
Man Left Toddler in Car to Work Night Shift At Walmart, Police Say
Jamar Davis, 30, is facing child desertion charges after a customer found his son wandering in a Walmart parking lot while Davis worked inside.
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.
The 10 States Where Online Abortion Drug Service Was Most in Demand
The research was carried out after a spike in anti-abortion legislation, and a drop in patients accessing the procedure, the authors explained.
Tropical Storm Nestor Expected to Form, Could Affect Florida
The season's next tropical storm is expected to form in the Gulf of Mexico on Thursday and could hit Florida this weekend.
Louisiana Man Arrested for 1989 Murder in Disappearance of Two Women
Robert Brunson Blair, 71, has been arrested in the 1989 disappearances of Isabelle Mansell Blair—his wife—and 31-year-old Marian Elizabeth Coutee, both of whom were last seen near Blair's Louisiana home.
Trump Celebrates China Little League Baseball Winners at Louisiana Rally
The president tackled multiple subjects while stumping for two Republican candidates for House and Senate.
Trump Louisiana Rally Live Stream: President Stumps For 2 Republicans
"I will be in Louisiana tonight (Love it!) to get Republicans to vote for either of our two great Republican Candidates," Trump tweeted early Friday.
Man Rescued From Louisiana Cruise Ship After Falling 15 Feet Onto Deck
The 23-year-old man had to be medevaced from the cruise ship Carnival Valor in the Gulf of Mexico, the U.S. Coast Guard said.
Louisiana Abortion Law Before the Supreme Court Has No Scientific Grounds
Abortion clinics are already extremely face—requiring them to have hospital admitting privileges will only make it worse for women.
Louisiana Man Whose Dog Died in Stolen Truck Donates Surgery Funds for Dog
David Mohr of The Roleaux Foundation donated the funds after his own pup was killed in a botched car robbery earlier this year.
Louisiana Mother, Daughter Arrested After Pet Dog Found with Severed Legs
"As a dog owner myself, I was completely appalled when we received a complaint of such horrific animal cruelty in our community," said St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office chief Randy Smith.
Florida Woman Bites Camel's Genitals after It Sat on Her Outside Truck Stop
"When you antagonize enough, they are going to strike back," said Pamela Bossier, the manager of the Tiger Truck Stop in Grosse Tete, where the incident occurred.
Is I10 Closed? Louisiana, Texas Road Closures Caused By Flooding
If preliminary rainfall totals are accurate, Imelda would be the 7th wettest tropical cyclone in United States history.
Caregivers Arrested After Elderly Woman Found With Maggots in Wounds
The woman's dire state was only discovered thanks to a visiting relative deciding to check on her injuries.
Louisiana Police Used N-Word in Email, Records Show
"BRPD is not the only Louisiana law enforcement agency we have sent public records requests to, nor the only one where we have found officers using slurs," attorney William Most revealed to Newsweek.
Louisiana Candidate Gary Landrieu Uses N-Word in Campaign Interview
The right-wing candidate and cousin of progressive Democrat Mitch Landrieu used the slur about bullying.
Visitors Don't Want to Hear About Slavery on Plantation Tours
After a visitor to a Louisiana plantation complained, "We didn't come to hear a lecture on how the white people treated slaves," food historian Michael W. Twitty decided to respond.
Louisiana Defeats Curacao For Little League World Series Championship
The area known as River Ridge did not even have a Little League until six years ago. After losing their first game in Williamsport, they went through and pulled off a remarkable feat.
Judge Orders Louisiana Man's Mouth Be Taped Shut At Sentencing Hearing
A public defender who was in the court at the time is also facing contempt charges for filming the encounter.
LA Governor Candidate Calls Himself 'Louisiana's Donald Trump'
Eddie Rispone is a successful businessman and political outsider running for governor in Louisiana. A supporter of the president, he's been called "Louisiana's Donald Trump."

