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SLIDELL, La. — Louisiana State Police are investigating multiple crashes, including one fatal crash, that caused major traffic congestion early Friday morning on Interstate 10 East near the Mississippi state line. According to authorities, the crashes happened near Mile Marker…

The Louisiana House & Governmental Affairs Committee approved a new congressional map Thursday night after more than 10 hours of testimony and debate, according to a statement posted by U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson. The proposed map passed by a…

The National Weather Service has issued a Special Weather Statement for portions of southeastern St. Tammany Parish and southern Hancock County through 5:45 PM. A strong thunderstorm near Eden Isle is moving northeast around 20 mph and may produce: •…

The Picayune Police Department is warning parents and teens about major changes coming to Mississippi’s juvenile justice system beginning July 1, 2026, under Senate Bill 2710. According to the department, juveniles accused of certain violent crimes while possessing a firearm…

Update: The Justice Department scrapped the Anti-Weaponization Fund by June 3. This post describes the fund as it was announced in May. A newly announced $1.8 billion federal compensation fund tied to claims of government “weaponization” is drawing major attention…

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill announced that 60 registered sex offenders were arrested during a massive two month law enforcement operation across the Greater Baton Rouge area known as “Operation Restricted Domain.” According to investigators, the operation targeted registered sex…

Former LSU head coach Ed Orgeron is officially returning to LSU football under new head coach Lane Kiffin, according to multiple reports Wednesday night. Orgeron will serve as a special assistant to recruiting and defense. Coach O led LSU to…

An Air France flight headed to Detroit Metro Airport was abruptly diverted to Montreal on Wednesday after U.S. officials discovered a passenger who had recently traveled from the Democratic Republic of Congo had boarded the aircraft despite new Ebola related…

A St. Bernard Parish woman was arrested after authorities discovered dozens of animals allegedly living in dangerous and unhealthy conditions at a residence in the 1700 block of Robert Drive. According to the St. Bernard Parish Sheriff’s Office, investigators executed…

A narcotics investigation in Lacombe has resulted in a massive drug and weapons seizure after detectives with the St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s Office executed a search warrant at a residence on Erindale Drive. According to authorities, detectives with the STPSO…