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Louisiana Balloon Releases Could Soon Result In Fines A longtime tradition used to celebrate milestones and honor loved ones is about to face new restrictions in Louisiana. Beginning in August, individuals who intentionally release balloons outdoors may be subject to…

Lafayette Man Arrested on 10 Counts Involving Child Sexual Abuse Material Under Age 13 A Lafayette man is facing multiple felony charges following an investigation involving state and federal authorities. According to Attorney General Liz Murrill’s office, 26-year-old Bryan Giovanny…

New Orleans’ World Naked Bike Ride Returns For 18th Year NEW ORLEANS — Hundreds of cyclists took to the streets of New Orleans this weekend for the 18th Annual World Naked Bike Ride, an event organizers say is designed to…

ICE Agent Opens Fire During Warrant Operation In DeRidder An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent fired at least two shots during a federal warrant operation in DeRidder after authorities say a pickup truck nearly struck an officer. The incident unfolded…

Pass Christian Man Arrested In Deadly Gulfport Hit-And-Run A Pass Christian man has been arrested and charged after Gulfport police say he left the scene of a crash that claimed the life of another person. According to the Gulfport Police…

Kenner Man Charged with Human Trafficking and Rape After Allegedly Taking Teen as Debt Repayment A 34-year-old man from Kenner, Louisiana, faces serious criminal charges after authorities say he exploited a father’s smuggling debt by demanding his 16-year-old daughter as…

New Orleans Police Search for Missing 82-Year-Old Rose Marie Melendez The New Orleans Police Department is searching for 82-year-old Rose Marie Melendez, who was last seen around 2:30 p.m. on June 12 at 1139 Napoleon Street in New Orleans. Description:…

Live Oak Street House Fire Sends One To Hospital, Cause Under Investigation SLIDELL, La. — Multiple fire units responded to a residential structure fire Thursday night on Live Oak Street in Slidell, according to St. Tammany Fire Protection District No.…

Facebook Suffers Major Outage, Users Worldwide Report Login Failures and “Query Error” Messages Facebook users around the world experienced widespread issues Friday morning as thousands reported being unexpectedly logged out of their accounts and unable to log back in. According…

West Nile Virus Detected In New Orleans Mosquitoes NEW ORLEANS — Mosquitoes collected in Orleans Parish have tested positive for West Nile virus, prompting local officials to launch targeted spraying operations in several neighborhoods throughout the city. The discovery was…