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March 5, 2024

Louisiana becomes nation's 28th state with constitutional carry law on the books: 'landmark victory'

Republican Lousiana Gov. Jeff Landry signed a permitless carry bill into law on Tuesday, marking the 28th state in the nation with such laws on the books.

March 4, 2024

Woman fatally stabs convicted sex offender who tried to attack her at Louisiana laundromat: authorities

Authorities in Louisiana said a convicted sex offender was stabbed to death at a laundromat near Lacombe while he was allegedly trying to assault a woman.

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 29, 2024

Louisiana police chief details migrant's arrest for rape, robbery: 'Most heinous crimes we've seen in a while'

Kenner, Louisiana Police Chief Keith Conley joined "Fox & Friends" following the arrest of an illegal immigrant in the rape of a 14-year-old girl and stabbing of a separate victim.

February 29, 2024

Honduran migrant arrested following the rape of a 14-year-old

Kenner, Louisiana Police Chief Keith Conley on the struggle to keep his community safe amid the migrant surge

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 28, 2024

Suspected Louisiana killer recaptured after jail escape, faked seizure and pepper spraying deputy: sheriff

A Louisiana jail inmate suspected of murder who escaped custody on Sunday was recaptured Tuesday and found at a hotel in New Orleans, authorities said.

February 28, 2024

Honduran illegal migrant arrested for rape of girl, 14, stabbing man during knifepoint robbery

Police in Louisiana have arrested an illegal migrant from Honduras for the rape of a 14-year-old girl and the stabbing of a man at knifepoint.

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.