Another major tornado outbreak takes aim at Southeast

More severe weather is on tap as a new study confirms that tornadoes are often stronger than experts thought.

• Mar 25, 2021

Louisiana may owe abortion clinics' lawyers $8.6 million

After the Supreme Court struck down its 2014 abortion law, Louisiana's taxpayers could be on the hook for nearly $9 million.

• Mar 23, 2021

The governor of Louisiana is expected to sign a bill requiring doctors who perform abortions to have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital

The governor of Louisiana is expected to sign a bill requiring doctors who perform abortions to have admitting privileges at a nearby hospital. There are concerns that the law would force at least three of the five abortion facilities in the state to close. Anna Werner reports

• May 23, 2014
• 2:29

Julia Letlow wins Louisiana congressional seat, CBS News projects

Luke Letlow was set to succeed Representative Ralph Abraham, but died of COVID-19 complications before he could be sworn in.

• Mar 20, 2021

Voters in Louisiana vote to fill 2 congressional seats

Voters in Louisiana are casting their ballots Saturday to fill two open congressional seats. One district was previously held by Cedric Richmond, who now works in the Biden administration. The other was left vacant when former congressman-elect Luke Letlow died from complications from the coronavirus before he could be sworn in. Tyler Pager, a White House reporter for The Washington Post, joined CBSN's Nikki Battiste to discuss the two jungle primaries.

• Mar 20, 2021
• 6:32

Louisiana man accused of trying to kill and dismember gay man

The indictment said the suspect intended to keep parts of a victim's body as "mementos, trophies and food."

• Mar 20, 2021

Meet “Baby James” a 3 year old PGA pro in the making

Meet “Baby James” a 3 year old PGA pro in the making. WWL profiles the prodigy.

• Apr 15, 2014
• 3:10

The after effects of the BP oil spill four years ago this month are evident along the coastal wetlands south of Louisiana

The after effects of the BP oil spill four years ago this month are evident along the coastal wetlands south of Louisiana. A report released by a leading environmental organization indicates wildlife and the estuary itself are still struggling.

• Apr 11, 2014
• 1:48

You might be as surprised as "48 Hours" producers were to discover that Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola, one of the most notorious prisons in the U.S. has a place to buy souvenirs

You might be as surprised as "48 Hours" producers were to discover that Louisiana State Penitentiary in Angola, one of the most notorious prisons in the U.S. has a place to buy souvenirs. Take a look inside.

• Dec 6, 2014
• 1:46

On assignment for 60 Minutes, Sanjay Gupta travels “back in time” to the Tabasco company's private island in the bayous of Louisiana

On assignment for 60 Minutes, Sanjay Gupta travels “back in time” to the Tabasco company's private island in the bayous of Louisiana

• Mar 16, 2014
• 5:26

Hot sauce, now ubiquitous in the U.S. and under so many brand names they're hard to keep up with, began with just one name -- Tabasco

Hot sauce, now ubiquitous in the U.S. and under so many brand names they're hard to keep up with, began with just one name -- Tabasco -- 146 years ago on a small island in Louisiana's Cajun Country. Dr. Sanjay Gupta reports on Sunday, March 16 at 7 p.m. ET/PT.

• Mar 13, 2014
• 1:14

Glenn Ford, a Louisiana man who spent nearly three decades on death row for a 1983 murder, walked free Tuesday from the maximum security prison at Angola after a District Court judge vacated his murder conviction

Glenn Ford, a Louisiana man who spent nearly three decades on death row for a 1983 murder, walked free Tuesday from the maximum security prison at Angola after a District Court judge vacated his murder conviction and ordered his release. Omar Villafranca reports.

• Mar 11, 2014
• 1:00

Mask mandate defeated in Louisiana city

Politicians in Lafayette, Louisiana are refusing to enforce the state's mask mandate, despite pleas from families impacted by COVID-19. Critics say public safety is falling victim to city politics. David Begnaud reports.

• Feb 15, 2021
• 4:01

Woman facing charges after teen found dead in sugar cane field

Janet Irvin faces two charges linked to the death of Quawan "Bobby" Charles, a 15-year-old who was found dead in November.

• Feb 10, 2021

Louisiana sanitation workers help police find missing girl

"I feel blessed just to find her alive and everything," one of the men, Dion Merrick, a Navy veteran, told CBS News.

• Feb 10, 2021

Audio implicates last woman to see teen alive, lawyers say

The family's lawyers say the audio is Janet Irvin admitting to a private investigator that she did not call the police right after she realized Quawan Charles had run away from her home.

• Feb 9, 2021

The Dish: Inside the Commander’s Palace

Along with jazz, the French Quarter and Mardi Gras, amazing food has always been a hallmark of New Orleans. It’s found in both local cafes and in famed restaurants known the world over. At one of the most renowned — Commander’s Palace — there’s someone new in charge of the kitchen. Jamie Wax speaks with Chef Meg Bickford, the first woman executive chef in the restaurant’s long history, about caring on a tradition while making a mark of her own.

• Jan 30, 2021
• 6:54

Debunking COVID-19 vaccine myths

Myths and misconceptions about the coronavirus vaccine are causing fear. Dr. Jay Huber, a fertility doctor in Louisiana, clears up those claims and says he does not think reproductive-age women should be concerned about their future fertility if they get this COVID-19 vaccine. Nikki Battiste reports.

• Feb 4, 2021
• 4:14

Widow of congressman-elect runs for his seat

Louisiana will hold a special election on March 20 after the unexpected opening of two congressional seats. The 5th congressional district seat was left vacant after Republican Congressman-elect Luke Letlow died of complications from COVID-19. His widow Julia is now running for that seat. The second contest is a race to fill a 2nd Congressional District seat that opened up after Democratic Representative Cedric Richmond resigned to join the Biden administration. News-Star politics reporter Greg Hilburn joins CBSN's "Red & Blue" anchor Elaine Quijano with more on the top contenders.

• Feb 3, 2021
• 6:23

Hit men hired by accused rapist killed wrong women

"To have a double homicide of this nature is very unusual," Sheriff Tim Soignet said.

• Feb 2, 2021

Hit men allegedly kill wrong women

Two Louisiana women were shot and killed during what authorities have called a murder-for-hire case gone wrong. Beaux Cormier, who was already facing a rape charge, allegedly hired two men to kill his accuser, but authorities said the men killed Cormier's sister and her neighbor instead. Mike McDaniel of CBS affiliate WWL-TV reports.

• Feb 2, 2021
• 1:29

Black deputy denied burial in Louisiana cemetery due to his race

Cemetery's sales contract said since its inception in 1950s it was for whites only. Now, that's been changed.

• Jan 29, 2021

91-year-old man with dementia bonds with kids across the street

Gene McGehee spends every day playing with the children at the day care across the street — and while he doesn't seem to remember the children the next day, something always brings him back.

• Jan 15, 2021

Congressman-elect dies from COVID-19

Luke Letlow, a Louisiana Republican who was just elected to Congress, has died of complications from COVID-19 at the age of 41. He announced he was fighting the virus earlier this month.

• Dec 30, 2020
• 0:28

Congressman-elect Luke Letlow dies of COVID-19

Letlow had announced his COVID-19 diagnosis just 11 days prior to his death.

• Dec 30, 2020

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