Louisiana

A coastal restoration project using 229 tons of oyster shells to help protect the shoreline in Leeville is now complete, and the community’s boat launch has reopened to the public. Lafourche Parish Government announced October 19 that the second phase of the oyster reef project at the Theogene Boat...

Federal prosecutors in Louisiana have charged a man with flying an unregistered DJI Air 3 around Barksdale Air Force Base from March 22 to 26, 2026. Fuad Mousa Naji faces two counts: violating national defense airspace and failing to register an aircraft. He was arrested in Michigan on September 29 and is due in federal court in Shreveport on December 2.

For LSU fans, Ed Orgeron will always be remembered as the coach who led the Tigers to a national championship in 2019. Now, years later, he is back in Baton Rouge, helping Lane Kiffin as the special assistant to recruiting and defense. However, when he entered the Jordan-Hare Stadium for LSU’s game against Auburn, fans were left concerned about his appearance. Coach O was seen walking back to the locker room, escorted by a policeman with a cane, when Jacques Doucet met him and pointed towards Co

Nearly five years ago, filmmaker Michael Murphy had lunch with Curtis Doucette after learning of his plans to restore New Orleans' iconic Dew Drop Inn, which suffered years of decline following Hurricane Katrina. Murphy and his producing partner, Cilista Eberle, figured a film about the rebirth of a lounge and...

Three New Orleans residents have filed a class action lawsuit against FanDuel and DraftKings, alleging the companies’ apps encouraged continued betting despite mounting losses. Adrian Payton, Toi Smith and Yolanda Perkins each say they wagered more than $20,000 on one or both platforms; that figure describes their wagers, not their losses. They seek refunds, damages and coverage for mental health treatment tied to what they describe as gambling disorders.

She had just opened her car door when a dump truck came crashing down from the interstate above. Police say she escaped without injury.

Gumbo and jambalaya may draw attention at Louisiana’s Blackpot Festival, but the competition leaves room for dessert, too. The common ingredient isn’t in the recipe. It is the cast-iron vessel used to cook it. The South Louisiana Blackpot Festival & Cookoff returns October 30–31, 2026, to Vermilionville at...

BATON ROUGE - In what was a very big statistical night for the five-star QB, Dunham's Elijah Haven put up six total touchdowns, but he also threw his 146th career passing touchdown to become Louisiana's all-time leader in passing touchdowns. The Tigers ended up beating Episcopal 55-6. The Tigers led...

A class action lawsuit was filed today in Louisiana against sports betting companies, including FanDuel and DraftKings, alleging their apps are intentionally designed and marketed to induce and exploit addictive behavior.

A dump truck crashed through a concrete barrier on the Interstate 10 eastbound bridge near the Claiborne Avenue exit in New Orleans Thursday afternoon, sending two people to the hospital. VIDEO: Truck careens off highway bridge, two hospitalized. Sonja Lady Dedais, who witnessed the incident while riding in a car...