Cruise Ship Narrowly Avoids New Orleans Tornado in Incredible Video
Footage of the damage the tornado caused in New Orleans has begun circulating on social media.
Popeyes Employee Charms Customers By Singing Menu At Drive-Thru
Cynthia Carter has worked at Popeyes since 1988 and has recently gone viral for singing orders back to customers at the drive-thru.
Teens Accused of Carjacking, Dragging 73-Year-Old Woman for Over a Block
"I got out of my vehicle screaming, 'Stop, stop. You are dragging someone,'" a witness said. "He took off with the vehicle, still dragging her."
LGBTQ Community Outraged After 'Don't Say Gay' Bill Filed in Louisiana
"The existence of LGBTQ students, parents and teachers is not a taboo topic that should be regulated by the Louisiana Legislature," a bill opponent wrote.
Woman Pregnant With Third Set of Twins in Two Years: 'Unheard Of'
Dr. Pamela Simmons who treated Courtney Spears said she had never come across a case like hers.
'Adorable and Morbid': Chicken Living at Popeyes Restaurant Causes a Stir
Eric Freeman, a prep cook at the restaurant, told Newsweek that the rooster simply appeared in September and never left.
'Rot in Hell': Victim Berates Ex-Sheriff Who Sexually Abused Him
Victims testified that the abuse inflicted by the former sheriff had lasting impacts on their lives, including causing PTSD and substance abuse problems.
Teen Trying To Hire Hitman To Kill Ex-Boyfriend Arrested—Police
The teenager used a satirical website that stated information could be "leaked" to law enforcement.
Largest Super Bowl Bet Ever Is Placed Outside Of Restroom
The largest-ever Super Bowl bet was placed Friday morning outside a men's restroom in Louisiana.
Video of Senate Candidate Burning Confederate Flag Viewed Over 600K Times
Democratic candidate Gary Chambers argues in his viral campaign ad that "Jim Crow never really left" Louisiana.
Former No. 2 NFL Draft Pick Possessed Over $120K Worth of Drugs, Police Say
This comes after his arrest in 2020, when Gregory Keith Robinson, a second overall NFL draft pick, was arrested for possession of marijuana in Texas.
Photos Contrasting College Classroom and Football Locker Room Spark Debate
Many people complained about the money that had been poured into sports facilities at America's colleges.
Black Louisiana Lawmakers Confront Governor Edwards Over Deadly Arrest
Governor John Bel Edwards met with the state's Legislative Black Caucus to address a report saying he knew the true circumstances behind Ronald Greene's death.
Crime Wave Pushes Mom to Create 'Don't Carjack Me, Kids Inside' Magnet
"It is just super, super alarming and frightening to think about what you would do," said Gabriela Barnetzer, who created the carjacking magnets.
Biden Accused of 'Sabotage' of Oil and Gas Leases by Louisiana SG
Environmental groups hailed the federal court's decision to throw out a November's Gulf of Mexico drilling rights sale.
Louisiana Gov. Knew of 'Violent' Struggle in Black Motorist's Death: Report
Edwards was reportedly informed of a "violent, lengthy struggle" between officers and Ronald Greene, contradicting the story of Greene's death in a car crash.
Video Shows Deer Jumping Over Carts in Store Before Fleeing Through Window
The video shows the deer running around the store in Louisiana as it tries to escape.
Chemical Plant Explosion Sends Mushroom Cloud Over Louisiana Parish
Some local residents said that the plant explosion was large enough to shake their houses.
Mysterious New Orleans Explosion as Residents Report Hearing 'Big Boom'
Twitter users said late last night a large bang, as yet unexplained, shook their homes and could be heard for miles around.
Julia Dardar Identified by Coroner as Headless Torso Found in Bus Freezer
An autopsy has determined that Dardar died from asphyxia due to manual strangulation and blunt force injuries to the head and neck.
Drug-Resistant Fungus Found in Louisiana for First Time, Weeks After Oregon
The fungus has been described as a "serious global health threat" by the CDC.
Senate Candidate Smokes Weed in Campaign Ad to 'Destigmatize' Drug
Gary Chambers said that the time "is long past due that politicians stop pretending to be better or different than the people they represent."
300,000 Gallons of Diesel Fuel Spilled After Corroded Pipeline Ruptures
A pipeline spill from Collins Pipeline Co. was discovered on December 27 but hadn't been reported to the public. About 50,000 gallons have been cleaned up.
Months After Hurricane Ida, Thousands of Mobile Homes Used as Housing
Thousands of temporary housing trailers have been sent out across Louisiana as thousands in the state continue to recover from last year's Hurricane Ida.
10-Year-Old, Teenager Shot While Sleeping in Bed at Home: Police
Officers "found multiple bullet casings from three different caliber guns, littering the street," according to a statement sent to Newsweek.
9-Year-Old Suspended From School For Refusing to Wear Mask on LSU Campus
The child's father said that the school is trying to apply rules to children "who can't make decisions on their own."
10-Year-Old Struck By Falling Bullet on New Year's Eve While on Swing Set
The child survived after getting hit in the cheek by a celebratory bullet shot into the air on New Year's Eve in New Orleans.
Louisiana Allowing More Disabled Children to Get Medicaid Coverage
The new program is estimated to cost $54 million for the first year, with about $9.5 million coming from state dollars and the rest paid with federal financing.
New Orleans Zoo Says Half of its Lions Are Infected with COVID, Doing Well
Arnold, an adult male, Asani, a yearling male and Kali, an adult female, were tested after they were seen coughing and showing nasal discharge.
Which States Aren't Budging on Minimum Wage as Half the Country Bumps Up
By 2022, California will pay minimum wage workers $15 an hour—more than double the pay of their counterparts in 20 other states.