Michelle Hunter

The company's owner alleged that Rachel Smith, a former clerk, had fudged numbers regarding her pay rate and hours worked, according to authorities.

The girl’s parents were aware of the relationship with her 27-year-old math teacher, the Sheriff's Office said.

Chopsticks Buffet was fined by the U.S. Department of Labor for keep workers tips, a common problem, local adovcates say.

Mark Haynes was on parole when he shot and killed a man in Gretna, authorities say.

The victim died of a "survivable" gunshot wound suffered when authorities say the intended target of his robbery plot tried to rob him, instead.

A JPSO deputy is behind bars, accused of trying to smuggle drugs into the Gretna jail, authorities say.

Investigators aren't sure of the person's age or gender, NOPD officials said.

The shooting was reported about 6:30 a.m. at the Creekside Apartments.

The shooting was reported at 3:30 p.m.

The victim was a resident of the Harvey apartment where the burglary was reported, authorities said.