The US Coast Guard confirmed that an offshore petroleum platform exploded and began burning in the Gulf of Mexico about 100 miles off the Louisiana Coast. Read More  |  Watch the Video

In a special press conference this afternoon U.S. Attorney Donald Cazayoux, Jr. announced Port Allen Mayor Derek Lewis and Port Allen Chief of Police Frederick Smith have been indicted by a Federal Grand Jury.  Read More  |  Watch the Video

Students at the University of New Orleans organized a protest today on campus. They were upset about recent budget cuts, so roughly ten students barricaded themselves inside a classroom building. Read More

PLAISANCE, La. (AP) - Louisiana's oldest zydeco festival gears up this week with a parade and a free jam session at what organizers say is one of the oldest zydeco clubs still standing. Read More