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August 29, 2024

On this day in history, August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina slams Gulf Coast, causing massive damage

Hurricane Katrina, on this day in history, Aug. 20, 2005, made landfall near New Orleans, Louisiana. The natural disaster caused major destruction and disruption.

August 28, 2024

Louisiana governor issues back-to-school order banning critical race theory in K-12 public classrooms

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry issued a ban on "divisive" CRT teachings in K-12 schools that instruct students "through the lens of race and victimhood."

August 28, 2024

Illegal migrants do not have gun rights protected by 2nd Amendment: federal appeals court

A a federal court ruled that Illegal migrants do not have the right to bear arms under the 2nd Amendment, rejecting arguments by a Mexican man who was convicted of illegally possessing a handgun.

August 28, 2024

Illegal immigrant accused of killing journalist in New Orleans crash

An illegal immigrant was reportedly detained by ICE during a court hearing for a crash he allegedly caused that killed a New Orleans journalist.

August 24, 2024

Georgia man arrested in another state after wife's burnt remains found: authorities

A Georgia man was arrested in Louisiana and now faces homicide-related charges after allegedly killing his wife, burning her body and fleeing the state.

August 6, 2024

Louisiana governor defiant against critics of Ten Commandments being in school classrooms

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry said on Monday that if parents have a problem with the Ten Commandments being displayed in classrooms, then "tell the child not to look at it."

August 4, 2024

New Orleans police chief strikes 2 pedestrians with her vehicle, injuring 1: report

New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick reportedly struck two pedestrians with her vehicle on Saturday night, and one of them suffered injuries.

August 2, 2024

First female mayor of Louisiana town resigns before being charged with sexual assault of a juvenile

Louisiana Mayor Misty Roberts Clanton resigned her post just days before being arrested for sexual relations with a juvenile by the Beauregard Paris Sheriff's Office.

July 22, 2024

LSU's Javien Toviano arrested on video voyeurism charges

LSU defensive back Javien Toviano was arrested on video voyeurism charges in Louisiana over the weekend and was accused of recording sexual acts with a woman without her consent.

July 18, 2024

Louisiana father saves son from alligator attack: ‘Jumped on the gator'

A young boy was attacked and bit on the leg by a 6-foot alligator while swimming in the Bayou St. John in New Orleans, and was saved by his father.