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March 12, 2024

New Orleans is prepared for spring break safety concerns, police captain says

New Orleans Police Captain Mike Glasser joins 'Fox & Friends' to explain the city's new tough-on-crime bills after being named one of the most popular spring break destinations. 

February 29, 2024

Louisiana man who allegedly killed toddler, shot self was distraught over elder son's murder, police say

Melvin McClinton Sr., 39, of Kenner, Louisiana, reportedly fatally shot his three-year-old son in a murder-suicide attempt out of distress over his other son's killing.

February 28, 2024

Baby pig thrown like football at Mardi Gras rescued, adopted, 'pardoned' in Baton Rouge

A baby pig rescued after being tossed around like a football during Mardi Gras was "pardoned" Wednesday, and has been adopted by a Louisiana lawmaker.

February 27, 2024

New Orleans hat salesman, 99, honored by French president for WWII service

Samuel Meyer, the 99-year-old proprietor of his family's iconic New Orleans hat shop, has been awarded the rank of Chevalier of the National Order of the Legion of Honor.

February 27, 2024

On this day in history, February 27, 1827, New Orleans celebrates Mardi Gras for first time

Revelers celebrated Mardi Gras in New Orleans for the first time on this day in history, Feb. 27, 1827. But Mobile, Alabama, celebrated the first Mardi Gras in America in 1703.

February 21, 2024

New Orleans police in 11 year power struggle over federal oversight

An 11-year-old reform agreement between the New Orleans Police and the federal government known as a "consent decree" follows a critical DOJ review of the department post-Katrina.

February 15, 2024

New Orleans predicts recycling record amounts of Mardi Gras beads

Hundreds of thousands of people make their way to the Big Easy for Mardi Gras. And city of New Orleans is looking for ways to help make the festival more sustainable.

February 13, 2024

New Orleans heralds Fat Tuesday with Mardi Gras parades and celebrities

Fat Tuesday is celebrated in Louisiana and all over the world with parades, parties, and music. Celebrities joined the processions in New Orleans.

February 13, 2024

What is Mardi Gras? Origins, traditions and tips for celebrating this Christian occasion

Mardi Gras sees celebrations not only in New Orleans but also throughout the United States, marking a day of vibrant festivity for the Christian occasion.

February 7, 2024

DEA reverses decision against Louisiana drug distributor blamed for contributing to opioid crisis

Morris & Dickson Co., previously stripped of licenses for shipping tens of millions of addictive painkillers, had the decision reversed by the DEA after forfeiting $19 million.