Coronavirus-hit Mississippi, Louisiana, pounded by tornadoes, at least 17 dead in region

Mississippi and Louisiana—two states dealing with an increase of coronavirus cases—were hit Sunday with a deadly storm system that produced tornadoes that ripped through hundreds of homes and buildings, resulting in at least 17 deaths in the region.

Louisiana’s youngest COVID-19 victim: a premature baby who lived for one day

The coronavirus pandemic claimed its youngest victim yet in Louisiana on Monday — a baby born prematurely after her mother contracted the disease and was put on a ventilator.

Police: Driver caught driving with tabs that expired back in 1997

Police in one Louisiana town say its officers recently managed to catch a driver who was driving on tabs that have expired.

Fire erupts at ExxonMobil refinery in Louisiana

The fire erupted at the facility in Baton Rouge around 11:30 p.m. Tuesday, a Baton Rouge Fire Department spokesman said.

New Orleans police issue arrest warrant for Odell Beckham Jr.

The New Orleans Police Department issued a warrant for the arrest of Cleveland Browns wide receiver Odell Beckham Jr. on a complaint of simple battery Thursday, officials said. 

President Trump welcomed with applause, chants of '4 more years' before LSU, Clemson game

Thunderous applause and chants of "Four More Years" welcomed President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump as they took the field at the New Orleans Superdome before the College Football Playoff championship game between LSU and Clemson.

Burrow, LSU cap magical season, beat Clemson 42-25 for title

Joe Burrow led No. 1 LSU to a 42-25 victory against No. 3 Clemson and became the first major college quarterback to throw 60 touchdown passes in a season.

Man left drugs, gun in designer bags at convenience store

Louisiana authorities are perplexed over why a man left apparent designer bags holding drugs, a gun, cash and a digital scale in a convenience store.

Louisiana man held gun to son's head for drinking last Dr. Pepper: deputies

A Louisiana man has been arrested and charged with holding a gun to the head of his 9-year-old son because he was angry with the boy for drinking the last Dr. Pepper in the house.

Louisiana: Apparent twister destroys buildings, 1 dead

At least one person was killed Monday as strong storms left a trail of smashed buildings, splintered trees and downed power lines in Louisiana, and forecasters said more states were in the bullseye.

Texas, Louisiana lead the nation in flu cases

Texas and Louisiana lead the way in an unfortunate number – flu cases this season.

Dog reverses SUV out of gas station into busy highway

A five-pound Chihuahua managed to reverse its owner’s SUV onto a four-lane highway in Slidell, Louisiana.

Teen charged with fatally shooting 2-year-old girl in car

Police in Louisiana have charged a 19-year-old who they say shot a 2-year-old in the head as she sat in the back seat of a car this weekend.

Louisiana Governor John Bel Edwards re-elected

Democratic incumbent Governor John Bel Edwards speaks to a crowd at the Renaissance Baton Rouge Hotel on November 16, 2019 in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Gov. John Bel Edwards has reportedly been elected to a second term, defeating Republican businessman Eddie Rispone after being forced into a runoff election.

Democrat John Bel Edwards reelected as Governor of Louisiana

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards has stunned Republicans again, narrowly winning a second term Saturday as the Deep South's only Democratic governor and handing Donald Trump another gubernatorial loss this year.

Tropical Depression now Tropical Storm Olga

Tropical Depression 17 has formed in the Gulf of Mexico and is expected to move into Louisiana overnight tonight into early Saturday.