The Interstate 10 closure spans nearly the entire state, ending west of the Mississippi state line east of New Orleans.
The Louisiana State Police for years have used excessive force during arrests and vehicle pursuits. That's according to a scathing report released Thursday by the U.S.
As New Orleans prepares to host the Super Bowl next month, Louisiana authorities cleared homeless encampments around the stadium Wednesday and relocated many to a temporary warehouse facility that costs millions of dollars to operate.
The court blocked an injunction that aimed to halt state police sweeps at homeless encampments across the city.
NEW ORLEANS ( WGNO) — Three people were arrested following a drug bust in New Orleans. The Louisiana State Police reported that troopers with Troop NOLA and Harbor Police recovered more than 1,000 doses of Tapentadol, four pounds of marijuana and a gun while patrolling in the area.
The Morgan City native said he's gone to Mardi Gras all his life and wants to make sure the spirit of the festivities remains the same, despite a recent terrorist attack.
The U.S. Department of Justice issued a report Thursday evening finding that Louisiana State Police employs practices that violate the Fourth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, specifically the use o
Louisiana State Police bought a small passenger plane for $5.5 million in September that Gov. Jeff Landry has been using to travel around the state.
With the rising snow levels, Louisiana State Police are encouraging drivers to stay off the roads for the duration of the storm. troopers state that the weather has created icy and slick roadway conditions and have responded to multiple crashes. This has led to the widespread closure of roads, bridges, and interstates.
The Louisiana Supreme Court has overturned an injunction, allowing police to resume clearing homeless encampments in New Orleans.
As heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain hit parts of the Deep South, a blast of Arctic air plunged much of the Midwest and the eastern U.S. into a deep freeze.
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — As New Orleans prepares to host the Super Bowl next month, Louisiana authorities cleared homeless encampments around the stadium on Wednesday and relocated many to a temporary warehouse facility that costs millions of dollars to operate.