Christmas Eve shootings in multiple states as Americans celebrated holidays
In Colorado, a fight at a mall in the city of Colorado Springs led to a deadly shooting on Christmas Eve.
New Orleans woman shows haunted apartment where Edgar Degas lived
A woman living in New Orleans lives in an apartment world-renowned French impressionist artist Edgar Degas once resided in.
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.
Planet Heroes
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.
Smoke from underground wildfire engulfs highway
The thick smoke completely eliminated visibility on Interstate 10 in Louisiana and caused several crashes on Tuesday morning.
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.
Footage shows pro-Palestinian rally turn violent in New Orleans
The protest on Thursday momentarily escalated after counterprotesters gathered in support of Israel.
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.
Saltwater wedge in Mississippi River sparks state of emergency
New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell signed a state of emergency on Friday in response to saltwater intrusion impacting drinking water in southern Louisiana.
Taylor Swift Eras Tour: How to get tickets without Verified Fan access code
Swift has extended her Eras Tour with 15 tour dates spread across four North American cities in the fall of 2024.
Taylor Swift's Eras tour is economic "game changer" for new cities
Chambers of commerce in Indianapolis and New Orleans are thrilled the pop star picked their cities for additional tour dates this fall.
New Orleans mourns after member of famous music family is shot dead
One of the city's enduring musical dynasties faced an unspeakable tragedy as 18-year-old Revell Andrews was shot dead.
My progressive parents pushed me to marry at 18
To say I cried when we moved is an understatement.
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.
New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell recall defeated in significant blow
The campaign fell nearly 18,000 signatures short of the necessary threshold after tens of thousands of signatures were deemed illegitimate.
Facts about the Mississippi River
The Mississippi River is the second longest river in the U.S., and over 30 U.S. states and two Canadian provinces drain into it.
Is New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell the next Lori Lightfoot?
The embattled Democrat has faced challenges over rising crime as well as her own management of city resources.
The real reason why Mardi Gras is called Fat Tuesday—experts explain
At least 1 million people take to the streets of New Orleans every year to participate in the city's iconic Mardi Gras parades and festivities.
New Orleans shooting videos capture chaos during Mardi Gras parade
One person died and four others were injured in a shooting during the Krewe of Bacchus parade in New Orleans, including a young girl.
Louisiana community rocked by two apparent murder-suicides just hours apart
On Thursday, a family of four was found shot dead in their Harvey home just outside New Orleans.
Three found dead for "several days" in home as police launch murder probe
New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell has pushed back against claims that the city is the nation's murder capital, despite its homicide rate having increased by 141 percent.
Pennsylvania woman's heartbreaking battle to keep her sick dog
Unable to afford veterinary care, the woman reached out to an animal shelter for help but was told it would provide treatment only if she surrendered her pet.
Video shows tornado twirling in New Orleans' vulnerable Lower Ninth Ward
The storms have been blamed for at least three deaths in Louisiana so far, now it moves to the east.
Alabama mocked for not making college football playoff: "Roll tears roll"
Fans of Alabama's rival teams tweeted "roll tears roll," a play on the team's "roll tide" rallying cry on Sunday.
Football fan goes viral for heating rib with lighter at New Orleans game
It would appear that a chef from Texas inadvertently grabbed the limelight at this year's Bayou Classic in New Orleans.
What's "Causeway" about on Apple TV? Everything on Jennifer Lawrence's film
Lawrence stars as a veteran returning home to New Orleans after suffering a serious brain injury while stationed overseas.
Jennifer Lawrence chose 'Causeway' to avoid "spoon fed, overstated" movies
Director Lila Neugebauer and producer Justine Ciarrocchi talked to Newsweek about their Apple TV+ movie "Causeway."
New Orleans Starbucks Closes After City Becomes Murder Capital of U.S.
Sam Jeffries, a spokesperson for Starbucks, told WWL-TV that the popular coffee chain location on Canal Street was determined to be a "high incident store."
An Expensive Climate Change Solution That's No Solution at All
The disconnect between the physical presence of a levee, and the actual level of flood it can defend against, can lead to people to misjudge their flood risks.