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.
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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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hit men hired by accused rapist killed wrong women
"To have a double homicide of this nature is very unusual," Sheriff Tim Soignet said.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Congressman-elect Luke Letlow dies of COVID-19
Letlow had announced his COVID-19 diagnosis just 11 days prior to his death.
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Possible human remains found near Nashville blast site, police say; The Dish: Cajun specialties from Chef Melissa Martin
Cajun specialties from Chef Melissa Martin
New Orleans chef Melissa Martin is out with a new cookbook, “Mosquito Supper Club: Cajun Recipes from a Disappearing Bayou.” When guests arrive at her famed restaurant, they never know who they’re going to meet, or even what they’re going to eat, but they always leave with a soul-satisfying experience – something she plans to revive post-pandemic. In the meantime, she whipped up some of her amazing cajun specialties for CBS News’ Jamie Wax for the “CBS This Morning: Saturday” series, The Dish.
Preserving Louisiana's coastline
60 in 6's Enrique Acevedo meets with residents of Louisiana's Gulf Coast wondering if their communities can survive and members of the state agency trying to reclaim vanishing coastline.
New Orleans holiday lights throwback
The pandemic has forced families all over the country to modify their holiday plans, but some traditions will go on. Contributing correspondent Jamie Wax reports on a holiday lights display in New Orleans that's taking a page from the past.
Rebuild or retreat? The future of Louisiana's coastline in jeopardy
60 in 6's Enrique Acevedo meets with residents of Louisiana's Gulf Coast who are wondering if their communities can survive as members of a state agency try to reclaim vanishing coastline.
Louisiana works to rebuild threatened coastline
After being battered by storms this hurricane season, a state agency in Louisiana is trying to preserve the coastline by building more of it. "60 in 6" correspondent Enrique Acevedo reports on the efforts to save homes and land that are disappearing under water.
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Missed paychecks, benefit lapses increase pressure for shutdown deal
The government shutdown stretched into Day 27 on Monday as the stalemate over how to reopen the government continues. Follow live updates here.
Trump says China trade deal likely to be finalized during his Asia trip
President Trump told reporters as he flew into Japan that he expects to have a trade agreement with China finalized by the end of his tour of Asia.
Hurricane Melissa threatens to bring catastrophic flooding to Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa strengthened into a Category 5 storm early Monday, unleashing torrential rain and threatening to bring catastrophic flooding to the northern Caribbean.
Trump reveals he underwent an MRI during checkup, calls results "perfect"
President Trump had his second physical in six months earlier this month at Walter Reed Medical Center.
Federal food aid won't go out starting Nov. 1, USDA website alert says
The USDA notice comes after the Trump administration said it would not tap roughly $5 billion in contingency funds to keep benefits through SNAP.
U.S. NATO ally condemns "escalation of hybrid warfare" by Russia, Belarus
Lithuania accuses Belarus and Russia of a "deliberate escalation of hybrid warfare" as balloons shut down major airport.
Minnesota man arrested for threatening Pam Bondi in TikTok post
A TikTok user was arrested earlier this month for threatening Attorney General Pam Bondi.
Here's what federal workers should know about back pay
Most federal workers are entitled to back pay when the shutdown ends, but there are some exceptions.
Longevity doctor advises exercise, tests, and protein to prep for advanced age
Dr. Peter Attia has declared war on what he calls the marginal decade, the final years of life that are often plagued by sickness and immobility.