ORANGE CITY, Fla. - A conversation with two passengers landed a Florida tow truck driver in jail after his cellphone pocket-dialed 911 and dispatchers listened in. Authorities say 19-year-old Matthew Dollarhide of Orange City was surprised when a Volusia County Sheriff's deputy pulled him over on Tuesday and asked why... more »
Thibodaux police arrested Herman Galmore for drugs, misrepresentation, and theft. Police say one of their detectives was driving when she noticed Galmore walking along the road, and says she recognized him from a video surveillance tape where he was allegedly stealing televisions from Wal-Mart. The officer pulled over in her... more »
WASHINGTON - President Barack Obama will travel to tornado-ravaged Moore, Okla., on Sunday. White House spokesman Jay Carney says the president will view the tornado... more »
NEW ORLEANS - State education officials say the number of Louisiana public school students performing at grade level nudged up from 68 percent to 69... more »
BATON ROUGE - Attorney General Buddy Caldwell reminded people affected by the failed Powerhouse Gym in Baton Rouge that they should file a claim with... more »
SLIDELL- A 52-year-old Slidell retirement home employee is facing several theft charges after police say she stole jewelry and a digital camera from residents and... more »