New Census data reveals a tale of two Americas, with California and Louisiana experiencing the highest poverty rates. This in-depth analysis explores the economic policies, social safety nets, and stark realities behind the numbers.
A historic, solid silver statue of President Abraham Lincoln has been stolen from a museum in Louisiana, with authorities launching a major investigation into the audacious theft.
A young sports coach's life is forever changed after a devastating jet ski accident on a Louisiana waterway resulted in the traumatic amputation of his leg. This is his story of survival and the long road to recovery.
The Pentagon has activated the Louisiana National Guard's 256th Infantry Brigade for an imminent deployment to the Middle East, signalling a major strategic shift as regional instability grows.
Louisiana State University's Golden Band from Tigerland receives a surprise Grammy nod for their soothing lullaby album 'Touchdown for Tots', created to help infants sleep through the night.
A Louisiana mother faces negligent homicide charges after her two-year-old son was killed by a large alligator in a New Orleans area swamp. The tragic incident has sparked a massive police investigation and a desperate search for the reptile.
A solitary Powerball player in Louisiana is one agonising number away from a life-changing $1 billion fortune. Discover the story behind the near-win that has the entire state talking.
Louisiana Senator John Kennedy raises national security alarm over radioactive shrimp allegedly sold at Walmart, demanding immediate FDA investigation into potential Chinese seafood contamination.
Ex-President Donald Trump makes a controversial call for the military to tackle violent crime in New Orleans and other major US cities, echoing his hardline 2017 policies.
A Louisiana judge has refused to reduce the $1.5m bond for Stanley Burkhardt, the man accused of the brazen kidnapping of a woman from a New Orleans street. The decision comes amid serious public safety concerns and new evidence presented by prosecutors.
South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem alleges the Biden administration deliberately chose the infamous Louisiana State Penitentiary, known as 'Angola', to house immigration detainees due to its fearsome reputation, raising serious human rights concerns.
A former Catholic priest and a Louisiana judge face federal charges for allegedly conspiring to possess obscene material involving minors. The shocking case reveals a dark intersection of power, religion, and technology.
A deadly Vibrio vulnificus outbreak in Louisiana has claimed two lives. Health officials issue urgent warnings about the risks of consuming raw shellfish and exposing wounds to warm seawater.
Exclusive: Startling new research from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration indicates the land around New Orleans is sinking far faster than previously estimated, posing a grave threat to the Gulf Coast's future.
In an unprecedented move, the 'Alcatraz' immigration detention centre has been completely emptied of its inmates. The mass transfer of detainees is seen as a direct and dramatic reversal of the previous administration's hardline immigration policies, sign
A family outing in New Orleans turns to tragedy as a two-year-old boy is killed in a rare alligator attack. The search for the child ended in devastation.
A tragic road rage incident in Louisiana ends in the fatal shooting of 37-year-old Katelynn Strate, leaving her two young children traumatised. Authorities are hunting for the gunman.
New research reveals parts of New Orleans are sinking at a rate of up to two inches per year, posing a severe threat to the city's future and flood defences.
A Louisiana teacher was dismissed from a prestigious charter school after using the gender-neutral pronoun 'they' for a student, igniting a fierce debate over LGBTQ+ rights, religious freedom, and educational authority in the US South.
A major explosion at an industrial facility in Roseland, Louisiana, has triggered a large-scale emergency response and mandatory evacuations. Authorities are investigating the cause as thick, black smoke blankets the area.
Hotel giant Marriott International sparks outrage by contracting with ICE to house migrants in a Louisiana facility. Critics condemn the move as profiting from detention.
In an unprecedented legal case, a Louisiana paedophile has voluntarily agreed to undergo physical castration as part of his plea deal for raping a young girl, marking a severe and controversial sentence.
Louisiana passes America's first law mandating surgical castration for certain child sex offenders, sparking a fierce national debate on punishment, rehabilitation, and ethics.
A US federal court has temporarily blocked Louisiana's controversial law mandating the display of the Ten Commandments in all public school classrooms, citing 'significant Establishment Clause concerns' and potential violation of the First Amendment.
US immigration authorities covertly used a Sheraton hotel to detain over 60 migrants, including children, bypassing normal procedures and igniting a firestorm of local protest in Louisiana.
Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry transports migrants to Martha’s Vineyard in a controversial move mirroring previous Republican tactics, sparking outrage and legal scrutiny.
Louisiana's Attorney General has filed a lawsuit against Roblox, accusing the gaming platform of exploiting children through deceptive practices.
Louisiana's top legal officer takes legal action against a gaming platform, accusing it of failing to protect minors from predators.
A tragic shooting in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, has left three people dead, with the suspect later shot by police. Authorities are investigating the motive behind the attack.
Louisiana files a lawsuit against ICE, accusing the agency of unlawful immigration enforcement practices and rights violations.