14-Year-Old Girl Shot While Playing Hide And Seek In Louisiana

The girl was taken to a hospital with injuries that are not life-threatening, authorities said.

'Thoughts And Prayers' For 1 Teen Dead; 4 Hurt New Orleans Gunfire: PD

There was a dispute between people, and shots rang out at the Krewe Of Bacchus parade on Sunday night, police said.

Shackles And Solitary

Inside Louisiana's harshest juvenile lockup.

Louisiana Prison System Is Prohibiting Outside Visitors And Family Again Because Of COVID-19

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections is barring visitors from entering state prisons through at least Aug. 16.

Louisiana's Prison System Allowing In-Person Visits With Attorneys Again

The Louisiana Department of Public Safety and Corrections has started to allow attorneys back into state prisons for in-person visits.

Charges Dropped Against Activists Protesting Louisiana Pipeline

Environmental groups celebrated Tuesday.

Louisiana Prison System's COVID-19 Reimbursements Are Questionable, Auditor Says

Auto repairs. Horse feed. Chair reupholstery.

New Police Reforms Coming To Louisiana

Law enforcement agencies in Louisiana will soon implement several police reforms Gov. John Bel Edwards signed into law.

Black Caucus Asks Feds To Launch Full-Scale Investigation Of Louisiana State Police

Louisiana Legislative Black Caucus leaders announced Tuesday that they will be sending a letter to the U.S. Department of Justice.

Derek Chauvin Sentenced To 22 1/2 Years In Prison For Murder Of George Floyd

Convicted in the murder of George Floyd, ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin was sentenced to more than 22 years.

Charging Children As Adults Shifts Blame Away From Adults' Failures | Gina Womack

“For these are all our children, we will all profit by or pay for what they become.”–James Baldwin.

Several Police Reforms Expected Despite Failure Of Qualified Immunity Bill

With the 2021 Regular Legislative Session finished, Louisiana might soon benefit from several police reform bills that lawmakers passed.

Rep. Malinda White Pulls Domestic Abuse Bill After She Reportedly Threatens Colleague

One of the Louisiana Legislature's most outspoken advocates for abused women withdrew her bill.

Louisiana Legislature Allows For More Child Sex Abuse Lawsuits — Including Against The Catholic Church

The Catholic Church and other major institutions accused of mistreating children stand to lose a lot more money to lawsuits.

Louisiana State Police Tanked Automated Expungement Meant To Help Thousands, Lawmaker Says

Louisiana lawmakers scuttled a bill last week that would have helped thousands of Louisiana residents wipe out criminal records.

In Five Years, 786 People Died In Louisiana's Jails And Prisons, A New Report Finds

Louisiana, the state that leads the country and world in the percentage of residents it incarcerates.

Louisiana's Public Defender System Will Stay In Place

The Louisiana Senate Judiciary B Committee voted 5-1 Tuesday to scuttle legislation.

La. Republicans Block Qualified Immunity Bill, Setting Aside Months Of Bipartisan Work

Republicans in a Louisiana Senate committee on Tuesday blocked Rep. Edmond Jordan's bill to limit qualified immunity for police officers.

DCFS Would Have To Make Family Reunification An Immediate Priority According To Proposed Bill

Will Angelino told a newspaper that DCFS ignored him and forced him to hire an attorney to fight for custody.

Senator's Concealed Gun Bill Advances In House

The Louisiana Senate's “constitutional carry” bill, which would allow the carrying of a concealed gun without a permit, cleared the House.

In Angola's Oak 4 Dormitory Monday's U.S. Supreme Court Ruling Douses Hopes

The news spread quickly on Monday from the nation's highest court to its largest maximum-security prison.

Bill To Extend Statute Of Limitations On Child Sex Abuse Clears House Unanimously

Lawmakers approved the measure in a 102-0 vote. It has advanced to the Senate for consideration.

Critical Police-Reform Bill On Qualified Immunity Narrowly Passes House

The Louisiana House passed a monumental police reform bill Tuesday night.

Qualified Immunity Police Reform Clears Early Hurdle In House

It will head to the House floor for debate.

Louisiana May Increase Annual Compensation For People Wrongfully Convicted Of A Crime

Louisiana lawmakers may increase the amount of money paid out annually to a small group of people.

Pipeline Companies Want To Change The Law To Avoid Fines From Louisiana State Police

HB 549, introduced by Rep. Danny McCormick (R-Oil City), would stop Louisiana State Police from being able to ticket pipeline companies.

Another Bill Requiring The Reporting Of Sexual Misconduct Is Passed By A Louisiana House Committee

A bill by Rep. Aimee Freeman (D-New Orleans) that would require the termination of higher education employees who don't report.

Bills Addressing LSU Sexual Misconduct Scandals Move Forward

A pair of bills advanced without objection by the Louisiana Senate Education Committee Wednesday.

Chauvin Verdict: Guilty On 3 Charges In George Floyd's Death

The jury has spoken, and found Derek Chauvin guilty in the death of George Floyd.

Louisiana Attorney General To Discuss Lawsuit Over Alleged Sexual Harassment In His Office

Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry has scheduled a press conference Tuesday to discuss “human resource issues."

Bill Seeks To Make It Easier For Abuse Victims To Get Restraining Orders

Brandi Melissa told the Louisiana House Committee on Civil Law and Procedure Monday about the abuse she and her mother suffered.

Internet Sex Crimes Against Children Have Increased — Just Not As Much As AG Jeff Landry Says

37 percent more reports in 2020 than in 2019

After Criminal Charges Against Them Are Dropped, Prominent Louisiana Environmentalists Vow To Keep Fighting Chemical Plants

Louisiana Bucket Brigade leaders were charged with terrorizing

New Law Requires Summons Instead Of Arrest For Low-Level Crimes In New Orleans

New Orleans Police officers can no longer arrest people who commit low-level offenses and must instead issue them a court summons.

NOPD Not A Few Bad Apples But A ‘Bad Orchard,’ Community Group Says

Activists urge feds not to end NOPD’s federal consent decree

Forty-Two Percent Of Louisiana Inmates Tested Have Been Positive For Covid-19

Experts say high positivity rate suggests disease is even more widespread.

5 Dead After Small Plane Crashes Near Louisiana Walmart

A privately-owned twin-engine plane crashed near a Walmart SuperCenter outside Lafayette, Louisiana Saturday morning, police confirmed.

Woman Killed In Louisiana Mobile Home Fire, Two Others Injured

A woman was killed when the mobile home she lived in caught fire outside Columbia, Louisiana Saturday. Two more residents were injured.

Dow Chemicals Says No Injuries At Site Of Explosion In Louisiana

Dow Louisiana Operations said in a Facebook post that a "vessel" had ruptured at its facility near Plaquemine on Sunday morning.

2 Killed Trying To 'Jump' Car Over Louisiana Drawbridge: Cops

Police said the two men from Texas were pronounced dead at the scene.