The federal indictment unsealed Friday against Mayor LaToya Cantrell marks the first time a sitting New Orleans mayor has faced criminal charges in the city's history.

Louisiana has a long and colorful history of political corruption allegations, which for decades have ensnared lawmakers at many levels of government. The most recent was Mayor LaToya Cantrell of New Orleans, who was indicted on Friday after a lengthy federal investigation.

Officials allege she defrauded the city while trying to keep hidden her relationship with a police officer assigned to protect her.

Following months of resignations and heated debates, the New Orleans area flood protection agency met in a notably calm session under new president Peter Vicari — though questions remain over a recent board appointment.

BATON ROUGE, La. — Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser joined Amtrak officials and local leaders Saturday for a ribbon-cutting ceremony to launch the Mardi Gras Service, a new Gulf Coast passenger train.

Louisiana State Police issued an alert for missing 12-year-old Bryan Vasquez from New Orleans, who has a neurodevelopmental disorder.

Today on Louisiana Considered, we learn how New Orleans’ Desire Area never fully recovered since Hurricane Katrina. We also hear the first episode from our new series on caregiving, and learn why this industry is in a crisis in the Gulf South.

First Black judge to reach a state bench in Louisiana without a gubernatorial appointment continues to work toward justice for all after his retirement.