Woman sentenced to death walks free, thanks in part to victim's grandson

 Paula Cooper was just 16 years old when she became the youngest person on death row in the United States. That was in 1986.

Senior guardsman removed over sex assault allegations

The Louisiana National Guard's highest ranking enlisted soldier has been removed from active duty after "substantiated allegations" of sexual harassment and possible sexual assault, a spokesman said Monday.

Source: "Highly credible" info led to new Hoffa dig; murder put on Detroit mob

 The FBI working on information from an aging reputed mobster  began digging in the waist-high grass of a Detroit area field Monday in yet another search for the remains of former Teamsters boss Jimmy Hoffa, according to a law en

Stocks bounce back, Fed uncertainty looms

 U.S. stocks finished a choppy Monday sharply higher as investors wait for the Federal Reserve to provide more clarity about when it may start cutting back on its bond-buying program.

One worker remains in stable condition following deadly blast in Donaldsonville

One person remains hospitalized from Friday’s deadly blast at CF Industries in Donaldsonville. Investigators are currently working to determine what caused the incident.

WANTED: Suspects sexually assault female during armed robbery; two additional victims

Police are seeking two men who allegedly robbed a couple, then sexually assaulted the female while holding the male hostage.

Donaldsonville mourns loss of 'Rocky' Morris, victim of CF Industries incident

A father of three and husband, and beloved member of the community, Ronald “Rocky” Morris, 55, died Friday evening in an incident at CF Industries.

99 years without parole: Man admits to child molestation, pornography production

A Houma man was sentenced to 99 years in prison today after pleading guilty to eight counts of molestation of a juvenile and 13 counts of production of child pornography.

Two children hospitalized after chemistry lab incident; one being treated in Baton Rouge

A Covington child was taken to a Baton Rouge hospital today after an accident in a science camp lab. Another child was transported to a hospital in Shreveport.

LUS and LCG's Rain Barrel Program saving you money on your next water bill

There is currently an opportunity to save money on your water bill.  The Rain Barrel Program is a joint venture between Lafayette Consolidated Government and Lafayette Utilities System.  By buying a barrel, it will collect storm water