New Orleans' clerk says an opponent lied about exoneration. 70 lawyers say that's false.

New Orleans Criminal Court Clerk Darren Lombard this weekend escalated attacks against a stiff election challenge he faces, accusing challenger Calvin Duncan in a video of “killing an innocent man" even though Duncan was cleared of criminal...

Louisiana’s insurance crisis shows signs of improvement as coverage options increase

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The property insurance crisis continues to have a hold on Louisiana, but Louisiana Insurance Commissioner Tim Temple says things are improving. Temple says Louisiana Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance Company notified his office...

Escaped inmate in West Baton Rouge Parish back in custody, deputies say

ERWINVILLE, La. (WAFB) - An escaped inmate in West Baton Rouge Parish is back in custody, according to deputies. Authorities said the inmate, Randall Boyett, 23, was being transported from one facility to another Monday morning, October 6, but did...

Louisiana Lottery Powerball, Pick 3 results for Oct. 6, 2025

The Louisiana Lottery offers several draw games for those aiming to win big. Here’s a look at Oct. 6, 2025, results for each game: Winning Powerball numbers from Oct. 6 drawing 28-29-32-66-67, Powerball: 03, Power Play: 2 Check Powerball payouts...

Safe Wheels Alliance Launches in Baton Rouge to Support Domestic Violence Survivors and Students

Baton Rouge, LA — The Governor’s Office of Women’s Policy (OWP), in partnership with IRIS Domestic Violence Center, Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC), and Louisiana Community and Technical Colleges (LCTC), is proud to launch the Safe Wheels...

Popular New Orleans meteorologist arrested on domestic abuse and child endangerment charges

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Popular New Orleans meteorologist...

New Orleans Pelicans waive 2 players signed in early September

The New Orleans Pelicans have waived center Garrison Brooks and forward Jalen McDaniels. Brooks and McDaniels were signed in early September. McDaniels played seven minutes in each of the Pelicans’ games in Australia. He went scoreless, but...

US appeals court to reconsider Louisiana's Ten Commandments law it struck down

New Orleans' longest-lingering current murder case resolved with manslaughter plea by Keith Kisack

News The Independent Popular New Orleans meteorologist arrested on domestic abuse and child endangerment charges

Popular New Orleans meteorologist Devon Lucie was arrested early Sunday morning on domestic abuse and child endangerment charges. Police showed up to the shared home of Lucie, a 48-year-old chief meteorologist for local NBC affiliate WDSU, and his...

East Baton Rouge EMS reveals new Connells Village Station

BATON ROUGE - East Baton Rouge Emergency Medical Services unveiled the new Connells Village EMS Station on Monday morning. An EMS spokesperson said the new station will improve emergency services in the community with faster and more efficient...

Port Allen woman killed in crash in West Baton Rouge

BATON ROUGE - A Port Allen woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash in West Baton Rouge on Monday. Janet Tchorlian, 80, was killed when she allegedly ran a stop sign while entering an intersection and was struck by another vehicle on the driver's...

New Orleans Bond Rating Downgraded

The city's budget shortfall of about $100 million is affecting its bond rating. Moody's has downgraded New Orleans' issuer rating as well as its general obligation and tax bond ratings from A2 to A3. The downgrade comes as New Orleans City Council...

Louisiana State Police to release investigative briefing video in Kyren Lacy case

Monday, Louisiana State Police announced to WDSU, they plan to release video evidence related to a deadly crash that was initially stated to involve former LSU football player Kyren Lacy.In a statement, LSP said: "Louisiana State Police have been...

New Orleans jail employee arrested for allegedly attempting to bring contraband into jail

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - An Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office employee was arrested Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, following an internal investigation by the agency’s Investigative Services Bureau. RELATED: 10 New Orleans jail inmates make daring escape...

Oldest New Orleans murder case finally comes to a close after 16 years

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The oldest case in New Orleans Criminal District Court has come to a close. RELATED: OPP inmate guilty of having contraband phone in jail Keith Kisack pleaded guilty to manslaughter in a July 2009 killing and received credit...

Who was the New Orleans area prep football player of the week for Week 5? Vote now

Week 5 of the high school football season in the New Orleans area included some impressive statistical showings. Here’s your chance to make your vote count and choose the NOLA.com Player of the Week. The poll will wrap up at noon on Wednesday, and...

Louisiana sportswriters high school football polls (post-Week 5)

Class 5A School, 1st rec, points, Prev. rank 1. Karr (10) 5-0 120 1 2. Alexandria 5-0 92 5 3. Ruston 4-1 90 2 4. John Curtis 4-0 85 7 5. St. Augustine 4-1 78 4 6. Zachary 4-0 69 8 7. West Monroe 4-1 66 10 8. Central 4-1 56 3 9. Catholic-Baton...

2 deputies wounded in Louisiana courthouse shooting

Two sheriff’s deputies were shot at a courthouse in Iberville Parish, Louisiana, after a suspect opened fire during a booking process, according to local media. The suspect was killed at the scene. The shooting happened Monday evening in...

Louisiana's Dustin Dale Gaspard 'one of the best I've ever seen' on The Voice, says coach

When Acadiana native Dustin Dale Gaspard opened on The Voice with a swamp pop-inflected version of Sam Cooke's "Bring It On Home To Me," the celebrity coaches didn't expect to hear Cajun French in the middle of the soul classic. It was clear that...