Chemical fire billows near Lake Charles in Hurricane Laura’s wake
A fire at a Louisiana chlorine plant erupted with thick, billowing smoke Thursday after Hurricane Laura plowed through part of the country’s petrochemical corridor with storm surges and fierce wind, forcing residents around the plant to shelter in their homes.
A fire at a Louisiana chlorine plant erupted with thick, billowing smoke Thursday after Hurricane Laura plowed through part of the country’s petrochemical corridor with storm surges and fierce wind, forcing residents around the plant to shelter in their homes.
Louisiana sheriff to residents: ‘Write your name... and next of kin and put it in a ziploc bag in your pocket’
The Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office issued a mandatory evacuation and grim warning to residents choosing to ride out Hurricane Laura rather than evacuate.
The Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office issued a mandatory evacuation and grim warning to residents choosing to ride out Hurricane Laura rather than evacuate.
As Hurricane Laura bears down, nursing homes juggle evacuations amid coronavirus fears
About 1,500 residents of long-term care facilities in Texas have been evacuated as a powerful Hurricane Laura nears its coastline.
About 1,500 residents of long-term care facilities in Texas have been evacuated as a powerful Hurricane Laura nears its coastline.
Major hurricanes are brewing at a higher rate than years past, and they're causing more damage
Nasty hurricanes that cause billions of dollars in damage are hitting more often.
Nasty hurricanes that cause billions of dollars in damage are hitting more often.
Hurricane Laura, now Category 4, may bring 'unsurvivable' storm surge to Texas-Louisiana border
Storm surge from Laura could reach up to 30 miles inland, say forecasters
Storm surge from Laura could reach up to 30 miles inland, say forecasters
Kanye West files to appear on ballot in Louisiana
Rapper Kanye West has filed paperwork just ahead of the deadline to appear on the presidential ballot in Louisiana in November.
Rapper Kanye West has filed paperwork just ahead of the deadline to appear on the presidential ballot in Louisiana in November.
Six waterspouts filmed swirling at once in Gulf of Mexico
“Wow!! Ever see 6 water spouts at once?” Frank Leday wrote on Facebook.
“Wow!! Ever see 6 water spouts at once?” Frank Leday wrote on Facebook.
3 arrested in attack on teenage Chili's worker enforcing coronavirus rules, police say
The 17-year-old hostess told news outlets she was working at a Baton Rouge Chili’s last weekend when a party of 11 people arrived and wanted to be seated together.
The 17-year-old hostess told news outlets she was working at a Baton Rouge Chili’s last weekend when a party of 11 people arrived and wanted to be seated together.
Louisiana woman nearly hit by lightning strike debris, says 'God was definitely with us'
'One step closer and I would have been seriously injured,' Sarah Ribardi said
'One step closer and I would have been seriously injured,' Sarah Ribardi said
Restaurant patrons, workers join in singing 'Amazing Grace' to Louisiana man dying of brain tumor
A man dying of a brain tumor in Louisiana was honored in his favorite restaurant by employees, friends, and family, who sang him ‘Amazing Grace’ on Sunday, July 26.
A man dying of a brain tumor in Louisiana was honored in his favorite restaurant by employees, friends, and family, who sang him ‘Amazing Grace’ on Sunday, July 26.
MCSO: Remains of ASU professor found at landfill; suspects arrested
Officials with MCSO say two people have been extradited back to Arizona in connection with the death of ASU professor Junseok Chae, whose remains were found earlier in July.
Officials with MCSO say two people have been extradited back to Arizona in connection with the death of ASU professor Junseok Chae, whose remains were found earlier in July.
Dollar General workers lock in convicted sex offender wanted for murder in Louisiana
Workers at a Dollar General store recognized a convicted sex offender accused of killing two teenagers and kidnapping a third — and locked him in after quietly escorting other customers out.
Workers at a Dollar General store recognized a convicted sex offender accused of killing two teenagers and kidnapping a third — and locked him in after quietly escorting other customers out.
U.S. Coast Guard veteran celebrates 100th birthday in New Orleans
A U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) veteran who served in World War II turned 100 years of age in New Orleans, Louisiana, on June 27, and his birthday was marked with a parade of cars, music, cheering from friends and family, and tributes from USCG officials.
A U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) veteran who served in World War II turned 100 years of age in New Orleans, Louisiana, on June 27, and his birthday was marked with a parade of cars, music, cheering from friends and family, and tributes from USCG officials.
Man arrested for swimming in Bass Pro Shops fish tank says he was seeking TikTok fame
A man was arrested after video surfaced of him swimming in a giant fish tank at a Bass Pro Shops store in Louisiana.
A man was arrested after video surfaced of him swimming in a giant fish tank at a Bass Pro Shops store in Louisiana.
Supreme Court's abortion ruling raises stakes for election
Both sides also say Monday’s ruling is not the last word on state-level abortion restrictions. One abortion rights leader evoked the image of playing whack-a-mole as new cases surface.
Both sides also say Monday’s ruling is not the last word on state-level abortion restrictions. One abortion rights leader evoked the image of playing whack-a-mole as new cases surface.
Supreme Court strikes down Louisiana abortion clinic law
The Supreme Court has struck down a Louisiana law regulating abortion clinics, reasserting a commitment to abortion rights over fierce opposition from dissenting conservative justices in the first big abortion case of the Trump era.
The Supreme Court has struck down a Louisiana law regulating abortion clinics, reasserting a commitment to abortion rights over fierce opposition from dissenting conservative justices in the first big abortion case of the Trump era.
NFL’s Michael Thomas donates to non-profit group to help clear medical debt for New Orleans residents
Michael Thomas, a wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints, has partnered with the non-profit RIP Medical Debt to clear over $2 million in past due medical debts for over 1,000 Louisiana residents.
Michael Thomas, a wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints, has partnered with the non-profit RIP Medical Debt to clear over $2 million in past due medical debts for over 1,000 Louisiana residents.
'Itty bitty gator rolls': Baby gators use defensive move to eat fish scraps in Louisiana pond
Floridians have lived around alligators long enough to know and witness the death roll, a defensive move by the reptiles -- usually seen when they are captured by a trapper. However, for some baby gators, it was to help chow down on a fresh pile of fish scraps.
Floridians have lived around alligators long enough to know and witness the death roll, a defensive move by the reptiles -- usually seen when they are captured by a trapper. However, for some baby gators, it was to help chow down on a fresh pile of fish scraps.
Louisiana cop fired for suggesting it was 'unfortunate' coronavirus hadn't killed more black people: report
A Louisiana police department apologized and one of its officers was fired over a Facebook comment suggesting he thought it was “unfortunate” more black people have not died from the coronavirus.
A Louisiana police department apologized and one of its officers was fired over a Facebook comment suggesting he thought it was “unfortunate” more black people have not died from the coronavirus.
Cars line up for miles outside reopened Krispy Kreme in Louisiana
When doughnuts are life so you line up outside of a newly reopened Krispy Kreme doughnut shop at 2 a.m.
When doughnuts are life so you line up outside of a newly reopened Krispy Kreme doughnut shop at 2 a.m.