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August 30, 2022

FBI arrests Louisiana officer after search of police HQ: report

Sgt. Harold "BJ" Sanford of the Bossier City, Louisiana police department was reportedly arrested by the FBI on Sunday after federal agents searched police headquarters.

August 30, 2022

Hurricane Harvey recovery continues 5 years after devastating storm

More than 200,000 homes were damaged by Hurricane Harvey when it slammed into Texas and Louisiana in 2017. People are still recovering from the category 4 storm in 2022.

August 27, 2022

New Orleans man wrongfully convicted of rape released from prison after 36 years; others could be next

A New Orleans man has been released from prison after 36 years since he was wrongly convicted of raping a woman when he was 17 years old as a result of faulty evidence.

August 26, 2022

Sheriff's deputies remove alligator from Louisiana family's patio

Deputies with the Bossier Parish Sheriff’s Office wrangled a three-foot alligator from a family’s patio earlier this week, according to Facebook posts.

August 25, 2022

SPLC delegation testifies to UN about 'systemic racism' in US, 'picking cotton' in prison

A four-person delegation with the Southern Poverty Law Center testified before a United Nations committee in Switzerland about alleged systemic racism in the United States.

August 24, 2022

Louisana liquor store becomes focal point as crime debate rages in capital city

A Baton Rouge liquor store is facing pressure to close due to crime unfolding right outside its doors. The store's lawyer is calling for more police to patrol city.

August 22, 2022

Louisiana state rep cited for DUI after doing burnout, police say

Louisiana State Representative Larry Selders was arrested over the weekend for driving under the influence.

August 20, 2022

Louisiana mall shooting leaves one injured, no arrests

Lafayette, Louisiana, police responded to a shooting at the Acadiana Mall on Saturday. Police said there was not an active shooter situation.

August 20, 2022

Gulf coast sea turtles appear to be recovering

The sea turtle population along the gulf coast appears to be recovering after the BP oil spill more than a decade ago.

August 20, 2022

Louisiana mother and daughter charged with animal cruelty after dog training video surfaces online

A mother and daughter from Louisiana were charged after an investigation into a social media video that appeared to show a dog being abused at their training facility.