New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell was indicted Friday in what prosecutors called a yearslong scheme to hide a romantic relationship with her bodyguard, who is accused of being paid as if he was working even when they met alone in apartments and traveled to vineyards for wine tasting.

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.

Prosecutors allege that in October 2021, Mayor LaToya Cantrell and Jeffrey Vappie, her bodyguard, developed a "personal, intimate relationship."

Anne Breaud became notable after an incident on April 7, 2024, when she photographed Mayor Cantrell dining on a balcony with her bodyguard, Jeffrey Vappie.

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.

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

Mayor LaToya Cantrell became the first New Orleans mayor to ever be federally indicted while serving her term in City Hall. Why it matters: Cantrell becomes part of a notorious history of Louisiana politicians who have faced criminal charges from their time in office,

New Orleans’ arts community, particularly the visual arts, has elevated itself beyond what had been previously achieved pre-Katrina.

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.