Louisiana

Elections October 27

Former Dem House candidate released ad explaining decision to switch to GOP

Republican House candidate Elbert Guillory released an ad explaining why he made the decision to switch parties, arguing the Republican Party is the home of abolition.

New Orleans October 27

Louisiana judge blocks governor’s orders to sweep New Orleans homeless camps before Taylor Swift concerts

A Louisiana judge temporarily blocked the Gov. Jeff Landry's effort to relocate homeless in New Orleans after some of the unhoused people filed a lawsuit.

New Orleans October 24

Louisiana governor forces New Orleans homeless encampment to move ahead of Taylor Swift shows

Ahead of Taylor Swift shows in New Orleans this weekend, Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry authorized the relocation of a homeless encampment from the popular tourist area.

Louisiana October 23

Illegal Chinese immigrant exposed hundreds in Louisiana to rare TB strain, state sues Mayorkas, ICE

An illegal Chinese immigrant exposed hundreds of people to a rare TB strain after being transferred to various ICE facilities, officials said.

LIFESTYLE October 20

On this day in history, October 20, 1977, Lynyrd Skynyrd bandmates killed in horrific plane crash

Three members of the legendary rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, including lead singer Ronnie Van Zant, and three other people, were killed in a plane crash on this day in history, Oct. 20, 1977.

US October 15

How a Monet painting looted in WWII was tracked to US, returned to family heirs

An early pastel of a Normandy beach by impressionist master Claude Monet was reunited with the descendants of its rightful owner after research by the Looted Art Commission in Europe.

Homicide October 14

Manhunt in deadly suburban home invasion spans US after phony utility workers target upscale neighborhood

Carlos Hernandez allegedly posed as a utility worker to break into a suburban Detroit home, killing Hussein Murray and tying up his wife; a manhunt is underway for second suspect.

Migrant Crime October 7

Illegal immigrant previously charged with raping 8-year-old girl arrested after erroneous release

ICE announced the arrest of a Honduran illegal alien who was previously charged with raping an 8-year-old girl in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and erroneously released by local authorities.

US October 3

TikTok star 'Mr. Prada' arrested in connection to murder of beloved Louisiana therapist

A TikTok personality with over 8 million followers is in custody after being connected to a homicide investigation of a Baton Rouge therapist and former Catholic priest.

CRIME September 24

Blue city invests in police — and loses 'murder capital' moniker

New Orleans has recorded a 50% decrease in homicides since 2022 and a 71% decrease in juvenile homicides since 2023. The city's police superintendent explains how.