Former Louisiana mayor sentenced to 90 days over rape of 16-year-old boy
Misty Roberts, 44, who faced up to 17 years in prison, convicted of two felonies including statutory rape
Jun 11, 2026Open source
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Jefferson Parish utility bills spike, prompting council review
MARRERO, La. (WVUE) - Some Jefferson Parish residents say their utility bills have jumped by hundreds of dollars, even when their water usage hasn’t changed.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Louisiana officials concerned over FEMA staffing, leadership as hurricane season opens
House committee reports 5,000 employees were either fired or left FEMA since 2025
Jun 10, 2026Open source
‘Predator with hair extensions’: Former mayor avoids major jail time for having sex with teen at house...
A former Louisiana mayor was sentenced for having sex with a teen at a house party while serving as an elected official
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Jim Beam column: Blacks big losers at session 4 MIN READ
The legislative session that ended on June 1 turned out to be a major loss for Black citizens of Louisiana. Their biggest loss was the elimination of the new...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Landry teacher stipend plan would cut school aid by average of 5% 2 MIN READ
By Nolan McKendry | The Center Square Louisiana education officials say Gov. Jeff Landry’s order to cut $168 million from the state’s public school fundi...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Names in the News: People shaping the future of Lake Area business
Cole’s service recognized Local civil rights activitst Louise Cole has been recognized by the Louisiana Legislature with House Resolution 330 by state Rep....
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Louisiana Fire District Sues Cybersecurity Firm After Hack
The St. George Fire Protection District is suing a Baton Rouge cybersecurity firm after hackers were found to have gained access to the fire district's netwo...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Three men arrested in Marrero on weapons, theft counts after a brief chase, state police say
Three men were arrested in Marrero Monday night on weapons, theft and other charges after leading authorities on a brief car chase then attempting to escape...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
What happens when a Louisiana inmate dies in custody? Families are asking for more oversight
A failed House bill would have established a statewide system for reporting prison and jail deaths in Louisiana. Advocates say it was a first step in address...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
27 Louisiana hospitals sent warnings by the Trump Administration over lack of price transparency
Among the most notable hospitals receiving letters in Louisiana are within the private Baton Rouge General System: Baton Rouge General Bluebonnet campus and...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Louisiana man fleeing DWI stop jumps into swamp, gets attacked by alligator, police saywdsu
Louisiana man fleeing DWI stop jumps into swamp, gets attacked by alligator, police saywdsu
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Shantel Davis
Shantel Davis is delighted to join the WDSU team as the Northshore Bureau Reporter. Before heading to Southeast Louisiana in January 2026, Shantel
Jun 10, 2026Open source
State network upgrade causes OMV closures in Louisiana
A network outage tied to new state equipment is affecting OMV offices across Louisiana. Drivers can check office status online.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Louisiana man fleeing DWI stop jumps into swamp, gets attacked by alligator, police say
A man was attacked and injured by an alligator while trying to escape authorities during a DWI investigation in Jefferson Parish Sunday.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Flawed online search blamed after North Little Rock School District offered job to coach charged in 2014 se...
Richard Lance Stone was a 27-year-old teacher and coach in Louisiana's Rapides Parish School District when he was arrested in 2014 for having sex with a stud...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Detainee becomes 2nd to die at facility
A second detainee has died in less than two months at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Louisiana where a recent inspection report found...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
ICE facility in Louisiana reports its second detainee death in less than 2 months
A second detainee has died in two months at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Louisiana where a recent investigation found insanitary co...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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Region: North Louisiana
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Former Louisiana mayor sentenced to 90 days over rape of 16-year-old boy
Misty Roberts, 44, who faced up to 17 years in prison, convicted of two felonies including statutory rape
Jun 11, 2026Open source
Jefferson Parish utility bills spike, prompting council review
MARRERO, La. (WVUE) - Some Jefferson Parish residents say their utility bills have jumped by hundreds of dollars, even when their water usage hasn’t changed.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Louisiana officials concerned over FEMA staffing, leadership as hurricane season opens
House committee reports 5,000 employees were either fired or left FEMA since 2025
Jun 10, 2026Open source
‘Predator with hair extensions’: Former mayor avoids major jail time for having sex with teen at house...
A former Louisiana mayor was sentenced for having sex with a teen at a house party while serving as an elected official
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Jim Beam column: Blacks big losers at session 4 MIN READ
The legislative session that ended on June 1 turned out to be a major loss for Black citizens of Louisiana. Their biggest loss was the elimination of the new...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Landry teacher stipend plan would cut school aid by average of 5% 2 MIN READ
By Nolan McKendry | The Center Square Louisiana education officials say Gov. Jeff Landry’s order to cut $168 million from the state’s public school fundi...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Names in the News: People shaping the future of Lake Area business
Cole’s service recognized Local civil rights activitst Louise Cole has been recognized by the Louisiana Legislature with House Resolution 330 by state Rep....
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Louisiana Fire District Sues Cybersecurity Firm After Hack
The St. George Fire Protection District is suing a Baton Rouge cybersecurity firm after hackers were found to have gained access to the fire district's netwo...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Three men arrested in Marrero on weapons, theft counts after a brief chase, state police say
Three men were arrested in Marrero Monday night on weapons, theft and other charges after leading authorities on a brief car chase then attempting to escape...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
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