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.
Man captured after New Orleans tarmac hatch escape, dramatic runway struggle caught on video
Airport workers tackled a man who authorities say popped open an emergency escape hatch on a Southwest Airlines flight Sunday.
After oil flows into Gulf of Mexico, search continues for pipeline leak
As much as 1.1 million gallons of oil may have been discharged into the Gulf of Mexico from a pipeline system off Louisiana's southeast coast, the U.S. Coast Guard said Tuesday.
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.
LSU's Jayden Daniels becomes only player in FBS history to pass for 350, run 200 yards in a game
LSU's Jayden Daniels turned in the top statistical performance of the season against Florida.
Louisiana mom gives birth on her birthday for 2nd time: 'I am just as shocked as everyone else!'
Libby McFarland, a 29-year-old mother from Louisiana, has defied the odds by giving birth on her birthday for the second time. Her newest addition, daughter Navy, shares a birthday with her middle child, Arrow, who was born on October 18 in 2018.
Portions of Louisiana interstate remain closed after deadly pileup caused by super fog outside New Orleans
Louisiana State Police said nearly 160 vehicles were involved in the pileup on Monday. At least seven people were killed, and dozens more were injured.
Super fog triggers deadly pileup involving 158 vehicles on I-55 near New Orleans
At least seven people were killed and more than two dozen were injured when a layer of super fog blanketed a New Orleans interstate.
3 children killed in fire after father threatened to burn down home, police say
The children’s mother contacted police to tell them what their father was threatening to do prior to the incident.
Man survives vicious dog attack with 130 bites and counting: 'I'm grateful to have my life'
Davyta Gray, who was walking in his neighborhood, was suddenly set upon by approximately 10 dogs of various breeds.
Couple welcomes rare 'spontaneous triplets,' a one-in-a-million blessing
The triplets were born prematurely and had been in the NICU, but they are now on the way home as they've met specific health criteria.
Former Louisiana teacher who allegedly gave birth to student's baby faces rape, other charges: authorities
A Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana, former teacher was arrested Tuesday for allegedly giving birth to a student’s child, according to authorities.
Louisiana saltwater intrusion declared federal disaster
Salt water from the Gulf of Mexico has moved further up the Mississippi, threatening drinking water in communities that rely on the river for fresh water.
Louisiana oil refinery fire sends tower of black smoke into air, no injuries reported
A fire has broken out at an oil refinery in south Louisiana, sending a tower of black smoke into the sky.
Louisiana officials ask people to stop battling massive wildfire with personal hoses
The 12,000-acre wildfire prompted officials to issue mandatory evacuations for parts of Louisiana.
Louisiana man charged with murder after driving with deceased woman's body for a month
The shocking case has left local authorities stunned, as the suspect allegedly drove with the body in the vehicle for 30 days before being apprehended. An investigation is ongoing to determine the cause of death.
New Orleans Saints' Jimmy Graham arrested following 'medical episode'
New Orleans Saints tight end Jimmy Graham experienced a medical episode, was taken into custody by authorities and transported to a hospital.
Dramatic video shows car crash into business in Kenner, Louisiana
Video in Kenner, Louisiana, shows a car crash into an optical business and then drive away from the wreckage.
‘We are proud of you’: 8-year-old saves great-grandfather’s life after ATV accident
According to the Franklin Parish Sheriff’s Office, the two were out riding when the ATV crashed into a small canal.
McDonald’s franchise had minors working deep fryers, Labor Department finds
A McDonald’s franchise that controls 12 restaurants in metro New Orleans violated child labor laws and has hired more than 80 minors in two states, the U.S. Department of Labor said Tuesday.