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August 15

Controversial New Orleans mayor indicted for alleged illicit relationship with taxpayer-funded bodyguard

The federal indictment unsealed Friday against Mayor LaToya Cantrell marks the first time a sitting New Orleans mayor has faced criminal charges in the city's history.

August 15

Louisiana sues online gaming platform Roblox for allegedly enabling child predators

Louisiana’s attorney general announced a lawsuit against Roblox, alleging the widely-used online gaming platform is rife with child predators and harmful content.

August 10

LSU football player accused of harboring 2 murder suspects in his dorm

LSU Tigers football running back J.T. Lindsey turned himself in on accessory charges on Friday and is accused of hiding two people wanted for murder.

August 7

DHS scoops up criminal illegal immigrant suspected of killing man on lawnmower: 'Senseless tragedy'

The Department of Homeland Security announced on Thursday an ICE detainer has been lodged against an illegal immigrant suspected of killing a man while driving drunk.

August 7

Pro-life group celebrates Planned Parenthood's closing of remaining Louisiana facilities: 'Huge success'

Planned Parenthood is set to shutter its last two Louisiana facilities next month, a move pro-life advocates say shows the "success" of their movement.

July 30

Louisiana 'Medicaid millionaire' bought Lamborghini while claiming government benefits for years

Louisiana woman arrested for Medicaid fraud after investigators found she owned six businesses generating millions while claiming low income to qualify for benefits.

July 26

New Orleans jail mistakenly releases violent offender due to 'human error'; investigation underway

A violent offender was mistakenly released from Orleans Parish Jail due to a clerical error, and an investigation is underway as authorities work to recapture him.

June 30

Bodybuilding legend Ronnie Coleman hospitalized after suffering 'serious medical condition,' family says

Ronnie Coleman, bodybuilding legend and winner of eight Mr. Olympia titles, was hospitalized for a "serious medical condition," his family said.

June 30

New Orleans jail escapee who begged Trump for help captured as manhunt targets last fugitive

Louisiana authorities arrest Antoine Massey, the ninth fugitive from Orleans Justice Center escape where inmates removed a toilet, while killer Derrick Groves remains at large.

June 20

Federal appeals court rules Louisiana Ten Commandments school law is unconstitutional

Louisiana's law mandating Ten Commandments displays in public schools deemed unconstitutional by 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, with judges citing First Amendment violations.