78-year-old woman gets 22 years for attempted murder of lawyer
A 78-year-old Louisiana woman has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for trying to kill her attorney.
Tropical Storm Olga forms; will soak northern Gulf Coast
Days before Halloween, yet another tropical storm has formed in the Gulf of Mexico. Tropical Storm Olga will likely be short-lived, but still bring heavy rain to the northern Gulf Coast.
New Orleans implodes damaged cranes on partially collapsed Hard Rock hotel
After looming over the streets of New Orleans for over a week, two damaged cranes that leaned precariously over the remains of a partially collapsed hotel were brought down Sunday afternoon using a series of controlled explosions.
Tropical Storm Nestor forms, threatening US Gulf Coast
Tropical Storm Nestor formed in the Gulf of Mexico on Friday, threatening the northern Gulf Coast with rising seawater, high winds and heavy rains.
1 dead, 2 missing after hotel collapse in New Orleans
A large section of a Hard Rock Hotel under construction at the edge of New Orleans' historic French Quarter collapsed Saturday amid blinding dust and flying debris, killing one person, injuring more than 20 and leaving two unaccounted as rescue workers hastened to enter what was left of the largely unstable building.
High school turns down free lunch from Chick-fil-A due to its views on LGBTQ community
Lusher High School in New Orleans is gaining national attention for its decision to turn down food from Chick-fil-A because of their views on the LGBTQ community, according to a report from FOX 8.
Students wear 'Child of God' headbands in support of New Orleans Saints' Demario Davis
The New Orleans Saints linebacker is now selling his “Man of God” headbands online with all proceeds donated to charity.
NFL player Demario Davis won't be fined for wearing 'Man of God' headband
A linebacker with the New Orleans Saints says he has won an appeal of a fine the NFL levied on him for more than $7,000 for wearing a headband that reads: Man of God.
Camel's testicles bitten by woman at Louisiana truck stop petting zoo: authorities
A woman bit a camel’s testicles at a Louisiana truck stop petting zoo -- and was cited for criminal trespassing, according to reports.
Louisiana man dies in Africa after underwater marriage proposal goes wrong
Steven Weber Jr. never got to hear his girlfriend say "yes" after popping the question underwater during their trip to Tanzania this week.
Oldest living WWII veteran celebrates 110th birthday in New Orleans
A man considered to be the nation's oldest living World War II veteran was serenaded and showered with kisses during a celebration of his 110th birthday at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans.
McDonald's employee filmed choking, punching customer over alleged complaint about cold fries
A McDonald’s employee has been terminated for getting fired up over some fries.
NFL star Drew Brees encourages students to ‘live out your faith,’ bring Bible to school
New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is calling on students to participate in Bring Your Bible to School Day as a celebration of faith and religious freedom in America.
Man allegedly drove woman with Alzheimer’s to bank to have her pay him for work he didn’t do
Police are searching for a Louisiana man who is accused of tricking a woman who has Alzheimer’s disease and dementia to pay him for work he didn’t do, driving her to a bank to withdraw cash.
Teen surprises little brother at bus stop dressed in hilarious costumes every day
"Brother of the year" award goes to a very creative teen in Louisiana dubbed ‘Bus Stop Brother.’
First day of school photo of siblings praying goes viral: 'We pray for everyone'
First day of school photos are precious but one Louisiana mother's photo is going viral for what her kids are doing in the face of tough times.
Louisiana attorney asks for jurors who wouldn't judge client's face tattoos
An attorney representing a Louisiana man charged with murder asked for jurors who will overlook his client's face tattoos — which include skull horns and a set of teeth.