Louisiana teen awarded over $10 million in scholarships, makes final college decision

Dennis Maliq Barnes, who goes by Maliq, made headlines in previous weeks after he was rewarded more than $9 million in scholarships, but since then, he’s surpassed that amount with more than $10 million in scholarship offers.

Louisiana senior, 16, awarded more than $9 million in scholarships

Maliq Barnes, 16, was accepted to 175 colleges and universities and was offered more than $9 million in scholarships from more than 125 different schools.

US judge: California can’t ban alligator imports, sales

California cannot ban the importation and sale of crocodile and alligator products, a federal judge has ruled, in a victory for the state of Louisiana, which challenged the ban along with businesses in multiple states.

Body of Georgia father who disappeared on business trip found in Baton Rouge

The search for a missing Covington father who disappeared after meeting with a client during a business trip to Louisiana has ended with a tragic discovery.

Meth and puppies found inside ice cream truck in Louisiana, police say

The owner of “Tami’s Ice Cream & Sweet Treats” was arrested after police searched the blue truck and found melted ice cream, meth, and other drug paraphernalia.

Watch: Fishermen spot sharks in huge feeding frenzy off Louisiana coast

The video captures sharks surrounding a boat as they feast on fish with their fins flailing as the fishermen get doused with water.

Mardi Gras parade shooting in New Orleans leaves 1 dead, 4 hurt

One of the victims injured in the shooting was a child, police said, adding that a suspect was taken into custody at the scene.

12 squirrel monkeys were stolen from Louisiana zoo, officials say

According to the Zoosiana, located in Broussard, the individual targeted facilities of smaller primates and specifically compromised the squirrel monkey exhibit.

12 people shot at Louisiana nightclub

The victims were all inside the nightclub when they were shot, police said.

Woman charged with attempted murder of boyfriend who peed in bed

Louisiana authorities said Briana Lacost admitted to stabbing her boyfriend after she “ripped” him from the bed for urinating on himself.

LSU gymnastics adding extra security for road meets after Olivia Dunne fans cause issue

The LSU gymnastics team is getting an extra layer of security for the rest of the season, coach Jeff Clark said Tuesday after a raucous situation involving fans in Salt Lake City interested in seeing Olivia Dunne.

Home invasion suspect killed by mother protecting her children, sheriff says

The Louisiana man on parole was armed with a shovel and a lug wrench when he allegedly broke into the home of a woman and her two young children, the local sheriff’s office said.