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Video shows panic in church packed with kids after teen armed with rifle tries to storm service

Parishioners spotted the teen and swarmed him -- holding him outside until police arrived and arrested him.

Aspiring doctor who nearly drowned after being pushed into lake speaks out for the first time

Christopher Gilbert and about 10 friends were hanging out and drinking at Rhett's Tails and Shells last month when his buddy and co-worker, Cassidy Holland, pushed him into the water...

La. daughter says a medium led her to missing mom's body as she accuses sheriff of botching investigation

The mother of three and grandmother of seven, Theresa Jones, was reported missing on Feb. 2, 2023.

Aspiring doctor left to die in lake by friends makes remarkable recovery as family seeks arrest of alleged pusher

Christopher Gilbert, 26, has been taken off life support and is talking and eating with his family again.

Aspiring doctor brain-dead after friends pushed him into lake knowing he can't swim, left him underwater for nearly 10 minutes: report

Bewildering video show the group of youngsters casually peering into the water moments after they shoved Christopher Gilbert off the dock.

Gypsy Rose Blanchard reveals ex-fiancé Ken Urker moving to Louisiana to be 'closer' after confirming rekindled romance

"... I just really am doing the best I can with moving forward with my life," the convicted murderer said of moving forward with Urker.

Teacher accused of sexting and buying booze for students -- and having sex with 'at least one' of them

A Louisiana teacher has been busted for allegedly sending nude photos to students she also plied with booze in bars -- and having sex with "at least one" of them,...

Wealthy white Louisiana residents win right to split from Baton Rouge and form their own city

A group of wealthy white Baton Rouge residents have won a decades-long battle to split from the majority-black city to form their own suburb following the state's Supreme Court ruling.

Louisiana sicko agrees to be surgically castrated after raping, impregnating 14-year-old

"I felt that this case was a strong enough case and warranted such action," a local assistant district attorney said in a statement.

Dead dolphin discovered on beach with 'bullets lodged' in brain, spine and heart

A dolphin was found shot to death on a Louisiana beach last month -- and now the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration [NOAA] is offering $20,000 for information on who...

29-year-old knocked unconscious, had shoes thrown off by lightning strike: 'His socks were burned'

“I just know his socks were burned; it knocked his shoes off and his cap off his head,” his family said.

Riding with Bey: How Beyoncé got Willie Jones to saddle up in the 'fourth quarter' for 'Cowboy Carter'

After a last-minute pitch from Beyoncé, Willie Jones is galloping into history as one of the black country artists spotlighted on “Cowboy Carter” — the undisputed event record of 2024.

Travel expert who visited every US state reveals favorite spots to visit — and the worst places

"Everyone thinks it's just desert," he said. "But they have everything there."

The horror of being held hostage by Hamas and more: Letters to the Editor — April 7, 2024

NY Post readers discuss a released Hamas hostage discussing her experience and more.

Louisiana gov wants athletes to lose scholarships for avoiding national anthem after LSU controversy

Louisiana's top executive joined the conversation on LSU's national anthem controversy — and he has an idea that could potentially punish players if something similar happens again.

Dad of 2 killed in ugly bar fight during pal's bachelor party

“On behalf of both families, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for the outpouring of love and support during this challenging time,” a GoFundMe page stated. “Together, let’s honor Devin’s legacy.

Parents of woman who 'melted' into couch after not moving for more than a decade are sentenced

Sheila and Clay Fletcher, of East Feliciana, were arrested in January 2022 after their 36-year-old daughter, Lacey Fletcher, was discovered dead in a fetid crater in the family’s sofa.

Billy 'The Exterminator' reveals how to get rid of stoner rats plaguing New Orleans

Billy "The Exterminator" Bretherton is stepping up to give New Orleans officials advice after rats broke into the police department’s evidence room and appeared to get high on marijuana.

'Armed and dangerous' murder suspect escapes after pepper-spraying female deputy

Leon Ruffin had been in custody since July in connection with a killing.