Wintry weather is possible along the Gulf Coast on Tuesday, but uncertainty remains regarding the timing and type of precipitation.

Trial dates have been set for a man and woman accused of kidnapping two Louisiana girls and murdering one of the girls in Mississippi in June 2024.

To see distant galaxies and fainter star clusters, time a trip around a new moon, when the night is at its darkest.

Louisiana State Police (LSP) arrested a Mississippi man in connection to a recent homicide. Investigators said Nathan Kirkley, 36, of Vicksburg, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder. He was booked into the Madison Parish Detention Center.

The plan includes a record amount of spending, but it depends largely on funds related to the 2010 BP Deepwater Horizon oil spill. That money expires in 2031.

Mississippi's plan to lease 80% of its historically public oyster reefs to private leaseholders has sparked debate between fishermen and policymakers.

Secretary of State Michael Watson outlined his legislative priorities Thursday, continuing his call for campaign finance reform and election integrity.

Louisiana is remembering Nikyra Dedeaux, a victim of the Jan. 1 Bourbon Street attack. Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry declared a period of mourning, ordering that all flags over state buildings be flown at half-staff.

As of 7 a.m. the National Weather Service of New Orleans and Baton Rouge forecast the following lows and wind chills: In Shreveport, the low is forecast at 27 degrees. Lake Charles’ low is forecast at 29 degrees. Monday going into Tuesday saw 40-degree drops from Sunday highs in New Orleans and Baton Rouge.

Trial dates have been set for a man and woman accused of kidnapping two Louisiana girls and murdering one of the girls in Mississippi in June 2024. Daniel Callihan, 36, and Victoria Cox ...