Black-owned schools founded in the wake of Hurricane Katrina

After Hurricane Katrina, 7,000 employees in New Orleans were terminated, 4,000 of whom were teachers. Of those teachers, roughly 72% were African American.

12 squirrel monkeys were stolen from Louisiana zoo, officials say

According to the Zoosiana, located in Broussard, the individual targeted facilities of smaller primates and specifically compromised the squirrel monkey exhibit.

Monterey Park shooting: Man who wrestled weapon away from gunman speaks out | LiveNOW from FOX
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The mass shooting that left 11 dead amid Lunar New Year celebrations in Monterey Park could have been "much worse" if it hadn't been for the actions of a civilian who disarmed the gunman Brandon Tsay, the man who disarmed the shooting suspect at his family's dance studio, spoke to reporters about his heroic decision to take down the gunman. "He's the hero that disarmed the suspect at the Alhambra location and, in my opinion, saved many of lives," LA County Sheriff said. More LiveNOW from FOX streaming video

Monterey Park shooting: Still no motive, 'hundreds of rounds' of ammunition found at gunman's home
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An 11th victim has died after a gunman opened fire inside a ballroom dance studio amid Lunar New Year celebrations in Monterey Park before taking his own life following an hours-long manhunt that stretched across Los Angeles County. Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna revealed that authorities found a .308 caliber rifle and numerous electronic devices ? like cell phones and computers during their search at the suspect's home. Detectives continue to search for a motive. More LiveNOW from FOX streaming video

11th Monterey Park mass shooting victim dies, shooter's motive remains unknown | LiveNOW from FOX
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An 11th victim has died after a gunman opened fire inside a ballroom dance studio amid Lunar New Year celebrations in Monterey Park before taking his own life following an hours-long manhunt that stretched across Los Angeles County. The suspect, identified as 72-year-old Huu Can Tran, died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at a SWAT scene in Torrance, LA County Sheriff Robert Luna said. No other suspects are being sought. Detectives continue to search for a motive. More LiveNOW from FOX streaming video

12 people shot at Louisiana nightclub

The victims were all inside the nightclub when they were shot, police said.

Woman charged with attempted murder of boyfriend who peed in bed

Louisiana authorities said Briana Lacost admitted to stabbing her boyfriend after she “ripped” him from the bed for urinating on himself.

LSU gymnastics adding extra security for road meets after Olivia Dunne fans cause issue

The LSU gymnastics team is getting an extra layer of security for the rest of the season, coach Jeff Clark said Tuesday after a raucous situation involving fans in Salt Lake City interested in seeing Olivia Dunne.

Oldest living survivor of Pearl Harbor marks 105th birthday

The oldest living survivor of the Japanese Attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941 celebrated his upcoming 105th birthday at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans.

Home invasion suspect killed by mother protecting her children, sheriff says

The Louisiana man on parole was armed with a shovel and a lug wrench when he allegedly broke into the home of a woman and her two young children, the local sheriff’s office said.

Louisiana teens’ deaths place spotlight on police chases

The deaths of two teenage girls are the latest fatalities among hundreds every year related to accidents involving police pursuits. National Highway Transportation Safety data reveals there were 455 such deaths in the U.S. in 2020.

US Coast Guard ends search for 4 people after helicopter crashes into Gulf of Mexico

A rescue operation is underway off the coast of Louisiana in the Gulf of Mexico for four people who were on board a helicopter that crashed while departing an oil platform on Thursday.

Dashcam footage shows New Orleans tornado flipping a truck
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On Wednesday, an EF-2 tornado moved through the New Orleans area. Dashcam footage shows the moments the twister overtook the car. (Credit: Richard Rivera via Storyful)

Ronald Greene: Louisiana officers charged in deadly 2019 arrest

Five Louisiana law enforcement officers have been charged with state crimes for their roles in the deadly 2019 arrest of Ronald Greene.