CRIME 18 hours ago Man captured after New Orleans tarmac hatch escape, dramatic runway struggle caught on video A Southwest Airlines passenger allegedly opened the over-wing emergency exit hatch Sunday evening, climbed out and struggled with airport workers near a utility vehicle.
CRIME 19 hours ago Baton Rouge teenage murder suspect breaks out of jail in 2nd escape in 2 weeks Two teenage murder suspects allegedly broke out of a Baton Rouge jail over the weekend, which is the second time one of the suspects escaped this month.
Indiana 6 days ago Woman receives sentence in case over dead 5-year-old found in suitcase in Indiana A woman from Louisiana has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for her involvement in the death of a 5-year-old. The child's body was discovered in a suitcase in Indiana.
Crime November 20 New Orleans teens plead guilty in carjacking, dragging death of woman, get 20 years Three suspects charged in the death of a Louisiana woman who was dragged during a violent carjacking pleaded guilty Monday, authorities said.
Coast Guard November 20 Coast Guard estimates more than 1 million gallons of crude oil spilled off coast of Louisiana The cause of an oil spill in Louisiana is under investigation as clean up efforts are underway, according to the CDC.
Louisiana November 14 4 new whooping cranes added to experimental Louisiana flock Four new whooping cranes have been introduced into Louisiana's experimental population of 85 birds based in the state's Vermilion Parish.
Louisiana November 13 4 injured in Louisiana Tech stabbing spree Four people were reported stabbed Monday on Louisiana Tech University's Ruston campus, with police apprehending a 23-year-old student as a suspect minutes after the assault.
Louisiana November 10 Clashes over Israel-Hamas war shatter students' sense of safety on US college campuses Graffiti, chants, raucous protests, and threats have characterized a rise in antisemitism across US college campuses, which has left Jewish students on edge.
New Orleans November 9 New Orleans LaToya Cantrell hit with ethics charges over 15 first-class flight upgrades New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell was charged by the Louisiana Board of Ethics regarding her first-class flight upgrades over the course of two years.
Seattle Seahawks November 8 Super Bowl champ target of $1.9M identity theft scheme from man dating player's ex-wife, officials say Former NFL star defensive back Earl Thomas was the target of a near $2 million identity theft scheme by the person dating his ex-wife, officials in Louisiana say.