French Quarter Dancer Murder: No Appeal In Dismemberment Slaying

Jaren Lockhart was stabbed in the heart and dismembered. Her body parts were dumped in the Gulf of Mexico.

New Orleans Police Officer Shot, Killed While On Patrol

The officer was reportedly struck several times.

Alleged Racially Motivated Katrina Shooter Might Be Fit For Trial

Roland Bourgeois Jr. and others allegedly talked about shooting black people and defending Algiers Point from "outsiders" after the storm.

Virginia Congressional Shooting: Rep. Steve Scalise Discharged From Hospital

Scalise was in good spirits and looking forward to returning to work once he completes his rehabilitation, hospital officials said.

Ex-Louisiana Deputy Pleads Guilty To Theft In Drug Raid

Karl Newman seized drugs, guns and more than $6,000 during a raid in Hammond, prosecutors said. Newman and another deputy kept about $3,000.

New Orleans Police Investigate Algiers Shooting

The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a shooting that happened Tuesday afternoon in Algiers.

Fire Near Bywater Historic District Damages Home, Sheds: Watch

Firefighters battled a house fire in the Bywater section of New Orleans. A video of the blaze was recorded and posted on Twitter.

Teen's Suicide At New Orleans Jail Highlights Issues

Jaquin Thomas'​ suicide was the second in a year at the Orleans Justice Center​, which was supposed to help address issues, such as suicide.

Newspaper Editor Stabbing: Man Imprisoned For 36 Years Freed

John Floyd confessed to killing two people. The judge said new evidence supports his claim that police beat him to coerce a confession.