New Orleans Mayor Latoya Cantrell indicted after corruption investigation

The indictment is the culmination of a long-running federal corruption investigation into Cantrell, the first female mayor in the city’s 300-year history.

Baytown murder suspect apprehended in Louisiana after father found dead in fire

A Baytown man has been charged with murder after his father was found dead inside a burning home this week, with the suspect apprehended in Louisiana.

Multi-state sex trafficking ring exposed at Southfield hotel

An alleged sex trafficking ring was exposed Monday after the suspect brought one of his victims to a Southfield hotel.

Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments in schools is unconstitutional, court rules

A federal court ruled against a Louisiana law requiring public schools and colleges in the state to display the Ten Commandments. A similar law recently passed the Texas Legislature.

700 military personnel sent to Texas, Florida, Louisiana to help ICE

The Department of Defense says 700 military members have been sent to Texas, Florida and Louisiana to help support U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.

10 inmates escape New Orleans jail; manhunt and investigation underway

Ten inmates escaped from a New Orleans jail, prompting widespread public concern, an internal investigation, and the arrest of a maintenance worker accused of assisting in the breakout.

Woman lived in home with dead son for 9 months, police say

The house where the man’s body was found has been condemned due to its “horrific conditions,” officials said.

New Orleans jail escape: 7 of 10 inmates still on the loose

Police in New Orleans were focused on protecting people who may have testified against the fugitives – one family has been “removed" from their home.

US citizen children deported with their mothers, lawyers say

ICE officers in Louisiana last week deported three children ages 2, 4 and 7 who are U.S. citizens along with their Honduran-born mothers, according to lawyers.

Watch: 'Call on Jesus' bus explodes in ball of flames

Dramatic video shows the moment a “Call on Jesus” bus exploded, sending black smoke and debris flying into nearby cars and businesses.

Woman arrested after Super Bowl reporter's death may be tied to French Quarter death

The woman arrested after a Super Bowl reporter was found dead in his hotel room may be linked to another death in New Orleans’ French Quarter, authorities said.