A Vermilion Parish corrections deputy was fired after a grand jury indictment accused him of sexual misconduct with an inmate. Authorities say the complaint was forwarded to prosecutors and the deputy posted bond.

St. Landry deputies say DCFS removed 10 children from a Church Point home; 51-year-old Christy Enriquez was arrested and faces felony cruelty and false-swearing charges.

St. Charles Parish Animal Shelter is now uploading incoming animals to Petco Love Lost so owners can find missing pets faster. Photo‑matching and social scans will help speed reunions.

Two trees fell across St. Charles Avenue on Monday, closing the stretch between Hillary and Cherokee and blocking the streetcar tracks while crews work to clear the scene.

Kenner police arrested five people after linking them to 14 vehicle burglaries that hit University City and Susan Park over several days.

Federal prosecutors say a New Orleans defense lawyer took about $250,000 from a client’s family; local filings, a repayment and an FBI inquiry preceded a federal indictment.

A Senate committee advanced a bill to create a limited recreational alligator season with 10,000 lottery tags after LDWF says the statewide population topped 3 million. The measure now heads to the full Senate.

After years of construction and permitting delays, Lilly’s Café has cleared approvals to open a second Magazine Street location, expanding the Vietnamese spot’s footprint and menu.

Gonzo's Smokehouse held a ribbon-cutting and will open to the public this Saturday at 11:30 a.m. in Luling's River Road strip.

Tornado Watch 44 covers 19 parishes in central, western and northern Louisiana through 6 p.m. Wednesday. Forecasters warn of possible tornadoes, 70 mph gusts and isolated hail.

Photographer Samuel “Saint” Easterling disappeared from the Bywater on Aug. 29, 2024. Months of searches and tips have left his family and detectives without clear answers.

City officials say Lincoln Beach’s design work is now about 60% complete and the project has been split into three construction packages. Construction bidding is expected later this year and another public meeting is planned in June.

A 25-year-old trucker died on I-49 near milepost 140 after a parked 18-wheeler was struck; the crash highlights shoulder‑stop risks and federal warning‑device rules.