Louisiana Conflict & Tragedy News

A truck that was exiting the Westlake area heading west on Interstate 10 overturned and spilled propane on the exit ramp. Louisiana State Police closed the Interstate 10 on both west and east directions. Westbound traffic was detoured on Enterprise...

24 year old Peter Davis was arrested on resisting arrest, driving down the wrong way on a interstate highway and two counts of attempted murder when he was speeding on Interstate 10 when Louisiana State Troopers attempted to give him...

I knew that the state of Louisiana was far behind the curve in regards to race relations, but this incident is absolutely ridiculous. A parish judge, Keith Bardwell, denied a marriage license to a couple. Not because the couple had...

This is a story that should be a relic unearthed from less enlightened times. Sadly, it's not. An interracial couple tried to get a marriage license, but the justice of the peace refused to issue one specifically because it was...

The Lake Charles Fire Department answered the call on Thursday when a vehicle crashed into the Lake Street Liquor Store. Three people were inside the store which happened before noon today. There were no reports of any serious injuries and...

A 15-year-old boy accused of stockpiling gasoline, propane and a machete for a planned school attack on the anniversary of the Columbine school massacre burst into tears and admitted to police he was upset about being bullied, according to the...

Dugas announced that “two defendants in a significant criminal matter” will be arraigned this morning in federal court in Baton Rouge. The defendants will make an initial appearance before Magistrate Judge Docia Dalby at 9:30 a.m. and will be arraigned...