August 29, 2023 Louisiana deputies arrest suspect in murder of Georgia Instagram influencer found dead near burned car Louisiana deputies arrested a suspect in the murder of a Georgia woman who was found dead outside of a burned car on Aug. 23 in a town outside Atlanta, according to officials
August 27, 2023 Armed taxi driver turns the tables on attempted robber accused of targeting cabbies: cops A Louisiana taxi driver acted in self-defense when he fatally shot suspected robber Gerlald Pope multiple times last week outside of New Orleans, according to police.
August 25, 2023 Former Louisiana judge granted bond 3 years after conviction for sex crimes against teenagers A former St. John the Baptist Parish judge in Louisiana convicted in 2020 of fondling three teenage friends of his daughters, was granted bond with conditions as he appeals.
August 25, 2023 In Gulf of Mexico, 2023 recreational fishing season for greater amberjack comes to close After catch limits for greater amberjack were met, the 2023 Gulf of Mexico recreational fishing season for the species ended. The closure is needed to protect the specie's population.
August 23, 2023 Raging wildfires sweep Louisiana amid intense heatwave and drought conditions, threatening communities Numerous wildfires are currently ablaze across Louisiana, as scorching triple-digit temperatures persist and a dearth of rain exacerbates the situation, leaving little room for relief.
August 19, 2023 Louisiana police capture suspect in murder, assault of 11-year-old Texas girl Louisiana police have detained a Texas murder suspect accused of assaulting and killing Maria Gonzalez, his 11-year-old neighbor, in their Pasadena apartment complex.
August 14, 2023 New Orleans City Hall announces death of Mayor LaToya Cantrell's husband, attorney Jason Cantrell Jason Cantrell, the spouse of Mayor LaToya Cantrell, died as confirmed by a news release from City Hall on Monday. No information was provided regarding time or cause of death.
August 11, 2023 Evidence leaks in Madison Brooks case force DA to take drastic action Prosecutors and defense attorneys involved in the case of LSU sophomore Madison Brooks' alleged rape agreed to limit future release of evidence after a series of leaks.
August 11, 2023 Energy Department invests $1.2 billion in 2 carbon removal projects The largest "engineered carbon removal" investment in the history of the United States was announced by the Energy Department. The department awarded $1.2 billion to two projects.
August 10, 2023 New Orleans City Council votes to revoke Mayor LaToya Cantrell's access to luxury apartment; veto promised The New Orleans City Council revoked Mayor LaToya Cantrell's access to a luxury apartment in the famed French Quarter.