Louisiana Tech student allegedly stabs four people in ‘random act of violence’ on campus Monday, November 13 by ABC News(RUSTON, La.) -- A Louisiana Tech University student is in custody after he allegedly stabbed four people in a "random act of violence" on campus, according to the university.The four victims -- one graduate student and three non-students -- had just left the campus... Read More.
Seven dead, 25 injured in ‘super fog’ multi-car pileup on Louisiana highway: Police Tuesday, October 24 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A "super fog" in Louisiana has caused a multi-car pileup on Interstate 55 near New Orleans, Louisiana, after severely lowering visibility, according to police.The crash, involving at least 158 vehicles, occurred on Monday morning due to heavy fog conditions, according to... Read More.
Louisiana governor requests Federal Emergency Declaration for saltwater intrusion Tuesday, September 26 by ABC News(BATON ROUGE, La.) -- Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards submitted a request to President Joe Biden for a Federal Emergency Declaration on Monday over an intrusion of saltwater into the Mississippi River that officials say could impact the water supply in the region."We have... Read More.
Saltwater intrusion in Mississippi River could impact drinking water in Louisiana, officials say Saturday, September 23 by ABC News(LOUISIANA) -- New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell has signed an emergency declaration over an intrusion of saltwater into the Mississippi River that officials say could impact the water supply in the region."We will continue to work with our partners locally and state-wide as we... Read More.
One student dead, two others injured in school shooting in Greensburg, Louisiana Wednesday, September 13 by ABC News(GREENSBURG, La.) -- One student died Tuesday, and another was critically injured after a shooting at St. Helena High School in Greensburg, Louisiana.The incident happened around 3:30 p.m. local time as school was being dismissed, a rep for the St. Helena Parish Sheriff’s Department... Read More.
Evacuation orders lifted after chemical leak, fire at Louisiana refinery Friday, August 25 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Evacuation orders have been lifted in a Louisiana town following a chemical leak and fire at a refinery, officials said.Crews responded Friday to a release of naphtha -- a flammable liquid that can be used as fuel -- and a fire... Read More.
Evacuations underway after chemical leak, fire at Louisiana refinery Friday, August 25 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- Evacuations are underway in a Louisiana town following a chemical leak and a fire at a refinery, officials said.Marathon Petroleum said crews are responding to a release of naphtha -- a flammable liquid that can be used as fuel -- and... Read More.
Four killed, seven hurt in mass shooting at July 4 block party in Louisiana; no arrests made Wednesday, July 5 by ABC News(SHREVEPORT, La.) -- Four people were killed and seven others injured when a mass shooting broke out at a July 4 block party in Shreveport, Louisiana, authorities said.About 200 people were at the annual event when, around 11:40 p.m., multiple men engaged in an... Read More.
Louisiana could get 2nd majority-Black congressional district after SCOTUS decision Monday, June 26 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday allowed a case involving Louisiana's House map to move forward with review by a lower court ahead of the 2024 elections. That raises the possibility that lawmakers will have to draw a second majority-Black district in a... Read More.
Supreme Court rejects challenge by Texas and Louisiana to Biden deportation policy Friday, June 23 by ABC News(WASHINGTON) -- The Supreme Court on Friday rejected a state-led challenge to the Biden administration's deportation policy.The court ruled 8-1 that Texas and Louisiana lacked standing to bring the case. The lone dissent came from Justice Samuel Alito.In his 14-page opinion, Justice Brett Kavanaugh... Read More.
Postal worker dies in Dallas, woman found dead in Louisiana as temperatures reach record highs Thursday, June 22 by ABC News(NEW YORK) -- A postal worker died on Tuesday while working his route in a Dallas neighborhood, according to the U.S. Postal Service, as Texas continues to experience record-high temperatures."The Postal Service is deeply saddened by the loss of life suffered yesterday involving a... Read More.
2 Louisiana officers killed in helicopter crash, police say Sunday, March 26 by ABC News(BATON ROUGE, La.) -- A Baton Rouge police helicopter crashed Sunday in West Baton Rouge Parish, killing two local police officers, according to the Baton Rouge Police Department."The incident is currently being investigated by multiple law enforcement agencies, as well as other entities that regulate... Read More.