Laws

Phrogging, a term for secretly living in someone else’s home without their knowledge, is a rare but unsettling phenomenon in Texas.

"Happy hour" has a rather surprising origin story that dates back to the 1800s, but it's still illegal in these states.

Not wearing shoes could land you in big trouble in some states.

Not only is owning a bear dangerous, but it is also expensive when you realize how much they eat.

Many states have specific rules on what roadkill you can claim. One of those states has made it completely illegal to take home animals you find along the road.

From economic reasons to the thrill of the hunt, there are many reasons why people go dumpster diving in Louisiana. But, is dumpster diving illegal in Louisiana? Well...it's complicated...kind of.

A Popeyes location has been shut down after managers allegedly pressured teenage employees to skip school to work because the restaurant was short-handed.

Rep. Mandie Landry’s proposal to decriminalize prostitution across the state ran out of steam.

You'd be surprised to know the animals you cannot own in our city.

Prisoners in Angola (once called the deadliest prison in America) still work in the fields that were once tended by slaves

The scandals at LSU seem to be at the heart of this

Currently, Louisiana law requires schools to offer Kindergarten classes but parents aren't required to send their kids.