Louisiana woman discovers python lurking in her toilet
"This was the first time in over 20 years of my business that I have ever found a snake in the toilet," snake catcher Steve Kennedy told Newsweek.
Senior dog "overlooked" in shelter for 11 years finally gets forever home
"No one ever applied to adopt her by no fault of her own," Tia Torres from Villalobos Rescue Center told Newsweek.
LSU teacher fired over foul-mouthed voicemail left for GOP state senator
The graduate assistant allegedly left the message for state Senator Mike Resi after he voted to override a veto allowing gender-affirming care for minors.
Texas mom faked daughter's rare illness, forced tests on her: Police
Health workers at several medical facilities told investigators that it appeared the mother was "doctor shopping to get what she wanted," authorities said.
Blind dog, 16, who spent entire life with one person surrendered to shelter
"She has a wonderful personality. She will snuggle up to you, but because she's blind she can get disoriented easily," rescue owner Ninna said.
Dolphin and offspring stuck in pond for years finally rescued
The dolphins became stranded after Hurricane Ida caused a storm surge, trapping them in the pond.
Thief mocked for stealing Bud Light: Too "embarrassed" to buy it
Bud Light continues to experience backlash, as evidenced by online comments about a thief stealing cases of the beer.
Joe Biden's social media ban explained as judge restricts White House
A judge in Louisiana has ruled that various Biden administration officials cannot communicate with social media companies about online disinformation.
New ban on Biden admin's tech contacts is a "blow to public safety": Lawyer
Legal analyst Shanlon Wu argued that the ruling would help accelerate the spread of misinformation online.
Supreme Court hands Democrats a win in Louisiana
The justices ordered Louisiana Republicans to redraw the state's congressional map to include a second Black-majority district.
Supreme Court hands Biden a win on immigration
SCOTUS decided in an 8-1 ruling that Texas and Louisiana lacked the legal right to challenge DHS enforcement policies.
Thousands of dead fish found in Louisiana pond
Over-population or an increase in chemicals in the water may be the cause but most fish kills in large bodies of water can be put down to a lack of oxygen.
Alligator shot dead after wandering near Louisiana restaurant
The 8 to 9 foot alligator had taken a nighttime stroll to the restaurant, and was deemed a nuisance by the wildlife department. A trapper was sent to kill it.
High school student exposed as 28-year-old woman: Louisiana police
Martha Jessenia Gutierrez-Serrano, 28, is alleged to have posed as a student at a Louisiana school.
Republicans set to lose multiple seats due to Supreme Court ruling
NAACP president Derrick Johnson welcomed the Supreme Court's decision as a "triumph for our democracy."
Republican blasted by conservatives after killing trans bill: "Disgraced"
State Senator Fred Mills was branded a "gutless worm" by one conservative commentator and accused of having made the "biggest mistake of his political career."
Shock as Louisiana man finds deadly snake curled inside his shoe
"I went to put in my foot and he stuck his head out for a second," Jeffrey Tucker said.
Republican senator outlines why Trump "cannot win" in 2024 election
Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy predicted the former president would have a "hard time" winning swing states in 2024.
Why "snake factory" is releasing animals into wild
Zoos are breeding endangered pine snakes in captivity in order to reintroduce them into the Kisatchie National Forest in Louisiana.
Can you tell which of these snakes is venomous enough to kill a human?
One of Louisiana's most venomous snakes is often confused for one that is totally harmless. Can you tell the difference?
Body of girl, 6, stuffed in bucket and left outside mother's home: Police
The girl was found in a 10-gallon chlorine bucket on her biological mother's front yard in a New Orleans suburb. The girlfriend of her father has been arrested.
Mother fatally shot in car as son, 2, sits in back seat: Police
Officers found the mother had been shot multiple times.
Wolf dog owner shares what he wishes people knew before getting cross-breed
Wolf dog owner Phillip Young told Newsweek that he thinks the cross-breed pets have an unfair reputation.
Mystery as Russian T-90 tank turns up at Louisiana gas station
"If it was not imported by the military, exactly how it made it from Ukraine to Peto's parking lot is quite puzzling," said defense expert Howard Altman.
Mystery "Loch Ness" fish sets New Orleans fishermen buzzing
Locals have been baffled by a huge, unidentified creature spotted swimming in a lagoon in New Orleans City Park.
Death row case divides Supreme Court
Justices argued the ruling violated the inmate's constitutional rights.
Police hunt two prostitutes after man's body found wrapped in plastic
A man has been charged with unlawful disposal of remains after Nathan Millard was found dead in Baton Rouge, but two women are still wanted for questioning.
Louisiana Democrat switches parties, giving Republicans historic power
The push by Democratic leadership to support certain issues "does not align with those values and principles that are a part of my Christian life," he said.
Louisiana man to be chemically castrated after raping minor
Ryan Clark, 34, is serving a 35-year term behind bars after admitting to a slew of felonies, and he will be chemically castrated with drugs before his release.
Baton Rouge dead bodies mystery
Former homicide detective Fil Waters has attempted to explain why multiple dumped bodies have been found in Baton Rouge.