Video shows panic after Southwest passenger jumps out emergency door
The man who was apprehended at Louis Armstrong International Airport on Monday is not expected to face criminal charges.
Louisiana oil leak: Potential impact to animals, coast
A spill in the Gulf of Mexico has leaked roughly 1.1 million gallons, and experts worry that it could move toward the shoreline.
Louisiana oil leak map as toxic spill spreads in Gulf of Mexico
A cleanup effort is underway after an estimated 1.1 million gallons of oil leaked into the sea off the coast of Louisiana.
The Left's Attacks on Mike Johnson Can Only Backfire
If Mike Johnson held the opposite political views, the media would have gladly embraced him.
Louisiana fraud case could silence Donald Trump
Appeal court says a gag order imposed on an indicted elected official in 2000 is relevant to the former president's situation.
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Josh Benitez links New Orleans culture to coastal restoration
"Over the next few years, we're going to be planting 65,000 trees just here in this one little part of Louisiana," Benitez said of the work his group is doing.
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How exactly El Niño will help drought-stricken states
A huge rearrangement of ocean heat during El Niño will alter atmospheric wind patterns, meaning drier regions tend will receive more rainfall.
Mike Johnson comes under pressure over his finances
The End Citizen United group is calling for an investigation over the House Speaker's financial disclosure statements.
Mike Johnson rebuked by home state newspaper for his "wrong" ideas
The House speaker put his support behind a plan to fund aid to Israel with major funding cuts to the IRS.
Smoke from underground wildfire engulfs highway
The thick smoke completely eliminated visibility on Interstate 10 in Louisiana and caused several crashes on Tuesday morning.
Photos of Britney Spears' charming $1.2M childhood home
The Louisiana home stayed in the Spears family until 2021, when the singer's dad, Jamie, sold it for around $275,000.
Fishermen catch huge blue marlin weighing over 1,000lbs in Gulf of Mexico
It required seven people aboard two separate boats to haul in the giant blue marlin, which is a potentially record-breaking catch.
Mike Johnson rebuked in blistering home state newspaper column: "Extreme"
A new op-ed from The Advocate on Friday accused the new House speaker of using "a soft touch" to hide "hard-line views."
Mike Johnson's campaign contributions from company tied to Russia
The Louisiana Republican's team previously said it returned all the money it received from a company predominantly owned by Russian nationals in 2018.
Mike Johnson's home state newspaper rips his Jan. 6 connection
The new House Speaker was formerly best known as one of the Republicans who voted against the certification of Joe Biden's election victory on January 6, 2021.
Louisiana "superfog" video shows aftermath of deadly highway pileup
A 158-vehicle pileup near New Orleans caused by the freak weather phenomenon has killed a confirmed seven people and injured at least 25 others.
Video shows "superfog" after massive fatal car crash
According to local law enforcement, there are a total of 25 crashes in three different spots along I-55, with at least two people dead and 30 injured.
Gulf Coast bracing for heavy rain, flash flooding as new storm develops
Local weather experts around the Gulf Coast said the developing storm has a 30 percent chance of becoming a named system.
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Merging storms bring good news to Louisiana
Hurricane Lidia is expected to lose strength after it moves through Mexico but then is forecast to merge with a developing system near the Bay of Campeche.
Pet cam captures dog stuck in awkward situation after trying to steal treat
Michael Nguyen was in hysterics after coming home from work for lunch to find his Jack Russell up to no good.
COVID map shows 9 states where cases are rising this month
The average test positivity in the past four weeks nationwide through September 23 was 13.8 percent, according to latest data from the CDC.
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Flash drought strikes the U.S. South, will continue into fall
U.S. Drought Monitor data shows that very dry spells across southern states have gotten significantly worse in the past three months.
US air quality map shows "unhealthy" areas amid wildfires
Wildfires continue to rage across California, the Pacific Northwest and Louisiana, contributing to the warnings in air quality alerts.
CCTV captures the 'worst' abandonment of 3 puppies shelter has ever seen
Animal shelter employee Tia Torres said the incident left staff in tears.
Map shows Louisiana going from one of wettest states to extreme drought
High heat in the last month has fueled more than 550 wildfires that have consumed thousands of acres of land.
COVID map shows 9 states where positive tests are rising
Texas and 8 other states had the most positive test results in late August, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Hawaii insurance risk in spotlight after Maui wildfires
An insurance crisis has taken hold in states with a high risk of costly natural disasters, specifically areas subject to increased impact from climate change.