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New Orleans Police Department need help locating man wanted for assault
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Police Department is asking the public for help with locating a suspect wanted for aggravated assault and strangulation. Police said that on Saturday, around 10:45 a.m., Darnell Phoenix, 29, was inside a residence in the 5600 block of Tullis Drive in the Tall Timbers neighborhood.
FOX 8 School Supply Drive Set for August 2
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - FOX 8 is hosting its annual School Supply Drive on Friday, August 2, from 7 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at three Walmart locations in the area. Donations of school supplies will be collected at the following locations:. Covington: 880 N Hwy. 190. Metairie: 8912 Veterans Memorial...
Cantrell will have to answer questions in civil complaint, and we'll get to see them
New Orleans residents may hear Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s side of the story regarding Jeffrey Vappie because of a civil suit filed against her in federal court. Unlike criminal cases, in a civil case, the subject of the suit cannot refuse to testify.
The Ozone Music Foundation Hosts an Evening of Songs and Stories with John Oates
COVINGTON, La (press release) – Tickets go on sale Aug. 15. Performance at Fuhrmann auditorium in Covington – Oct. 25. With under 500 seats, Fuhrmann Auditorium is the perfect venue for music. The theater is acoustically balanced and provide a great advantage to enjoy a high quality, intimate listening experience. Limited reserved seat tickets are available. There is also a VIP Experience package available that includes food and drinks, and a chance to meet the artists.
United States track and field women's 4x100m competition times
PARIS, IDF — New Orleans native, Aleia Hobbs is in Paris, preparing to make her second Olympics appearance with the Women's 4x100 meter relay team. Hobbs is listed as an alternate athlete for the Women's 4X100 meter relay. Former Louisiana State University track star Sha'Carri Richardson is also likely...
Jefferson Parish student pleads not guilty to West Jefferson High School shooting
A 17-year-old boy accused of shooting a student outside of West Jefferson High School in May pleaded not guilty Monday. His pretrial date has been set for Wednesday, August 28. According to the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office, the teen shot a student outside West Jefferson High School on the last...
It's decision day for one LSU Football target while LSU will continue its visits
This weekend was filled with recruiting visits for the Bayou Splash recruiting event and the visits will continue through the week up until August 1st when the recruiting dead period will begin running through the end of August. The LSU Tigers left the weekend landing one commitment from three-star in-state recruit Jalan Chapman who joins the Tigers 2026 recruiting class.
Three Ponchatoula teens arrested for animal abuse after video goes viral
TANGIPAHOA – The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested three Ponchatoula teens on July 27, 2024, after a video of animal abuse went viral on a variety of different social media platforms. One 15-year-old boy was arrested for animal cruelty. The other two 15-year-old boys were each arrested on...
Louisiana Lottery Confirms $50,000 Powerball Win Monday
From their offices in Baton Rouge the Louisiana Lottery has confirmed via their website that a Louisiana-sold ticket for Monday night's Powerball drawing is a big money winner. Monday night's multi-state Powerball drawing featured a top prize of $142.6 million. That was the estimated annuitized jackpot. The lump sum payout that was forecast for Monday's Powerball game was $67.9 million.
Swepco Warns Louisiana Customers of Solar Panel Scam in Our Area
Last week Swepco's External Affairs Manager Michael Corbin and Liz Swaine, with the Shreveport Advocate, told KEEL News about companies in the Shreveport-Bossier and surrounding areas going door-to-door claiming to be partnering with Swepco selling roof-top solar panels. You can listen to the entire interview by clicking THIS LINK. Swepco...
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