Saints receiver Michael Thomas 'dealing with a hamstring' while others miss practice

Michael Thomas did not participate in Sunday’s New Orleans Saints practice, and it wasn’t because the team gave him a veteran rest day. Read more

Former Jefferson Parish teacher's aide arrested for allegedly raping 12-year-old student

A former teacher's aide at Stella Worley Middle School in Westwego was arrested and booked for first-degree rape after allegedly forcing a 12-year-old student to perform oral sex on her, according to court records and an attorney for the student's family. Read more

'We're both over the moon excited': Trina Edwards on her engagement to John Alario

Long time state legislator John Alario, 78, popped the question, and as she said she would, Trina Edwards, widow of former Gov. Edwin Edwards, accepted Alario's proposal of marriage. Read more

Man shot dead in Broadmoor, New Orleans police say

A man was shot dead in Broadmoor on Monday afternoon, New Orleans police say. Read more

Louisiana is failing its most vulnerable children, with deadly consequences

The Department of Child and Family Services is in crisis. These children died after unheeded warnings. Read more

How alarming is Louisiana's child welfare crisis? 3 numbers that show how kids are suffering

The Times-Picayune | The Advocate published an investigation Sunday into Louisiana’s child welfare crisis. The state’s Department of Children and Family Services has struggled to respond to escalating reports of child abuse while the agency is bleeding staff.  Read more