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Federal judge rules in favor of incarcerated men
BATON ROUGE - Angola inmates who work on the Farm Line, where they tend crops by hand, are caught in a battle between advocates and state officials over how to handle Louisiana's dangerous heat. Advocates for some of the inmates sued the state in federal court to force more protections...
Louisiana State Police investigating deadly crash that killed a pedestrian
CHALMETTE, La. — A Folsom man was killed early Tuesday morning on LA 39 near Pelitere Drive in Chalmette. Louisiana State Police said they are investigating the crash that happened around 4:30 a.m. Police say Andrew Sartalamacchia, 35, was walking north on Pelitere Drive when he walked into the...
Closing signs go up at appliance store in struggling Slidell mall
Conn’s HomePlus, a national appliances and electronics retailer that gave Slidell’s struggling North Shore Square Mall a boost when it opened there in the summer of 2019, appears set to close. Company officials could not be reached for comment, but an employee at the Slidell location confirmed the...
Covington Man Charged After Alleged Facebook Catfishing Scheme Leads to Armed Robbery
A Covington man's quest for romance turned into a harrowing tale of deception and robbery, as detailed by local authorities. On the evening of July 4, an individual was lured to the Sunrise Apartments on Simonton Street for what he believed would be a date with a woman he met on Facebook named "Ariel." However, upon his arrival, he was confronted by a male assailant, identified by police as 27-year-old Demarieo Howard, who demanded money at gunpoint.
Thibodaux couple facing Ethics Board charges after investigation into billing for mowing
A Thibodaux couple who served as volunteer commissioners on their neighborhood’s sewer board are charged with violating state ethics laws for reportedly billing that body nearly $10,000 for lawn mowing that they approved themselves. Francis and Priscilla Breaux served on Lafourche Parish Sewerage District #7 Board between 2007 and...
NOPD investigates deadly crash on I-610
NEW ORLEANS — Drivers traveling between Gentilly and Metairie can expect heavy delays. I-610 Westbound is closed at Elysian Fields Avenue. The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a deadly crash on the interstate that left one person dead. According to police, the call reporting the crash involving a...
Investigators probe if LaToya Cantrell took gifts for firing New Orleans official, sources say
As a years-long probe into Mayor LaToya Cantrell nears a conclusion, prosecutors are homing in on whether she received gifts or gratuities in exchange for firing a high-ranking city official, sources with knowledge of the case say. The allegations — part of a complex saga involving self-dealing by private inspectors,...
See How Much Louisiana School Supplies Have Changed Since 1975
School is so much different than when I was a youngster attending school in Caddo Parish back in the 1970's. Back then, school didn't begin until after Labor Day, but now, Bossier Parish, DeSoto Parish and Caddo Parish kids are already down to their last couple of weeks of summer fun and planning to head back to school on Thursday, August 8.
Cool Front Pushing Further Southward, Cooler Days for Louisiana?
The heat is on in Louisiana and we will take any type of break from the extreme temperatures this summer. Fall is still several weeks away and the days of cool fronts in Louisiana are nowhere near, however, we may see a cool front reach some southern states in the days ahead.
Alligator Attacks Kid Swimming in Louisiana Waterway
A 9-year-old boy is recovering from injuries after he was attacked by an alligator in a Louisiana waterway. NOLA.com reports that the young boy was swimming with his family in Lake Ponchatrain on Sunday evening when the alligator attacked. According to the report, the family saw the alligator approaching the...
Louisiana Versus Litter: The Litter Hotline
It's no surprise that Shreveport has been in a battle against litter, earlier this year Shreveport Police Department announced they had made their first litter-related arrest. Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser, along with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries (LDWF), and Keep Louisiana Beautiful (KLB) are launching a statewide program to fight back against litter. Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser says "We are ramping up litter enforcement in Louisiana with support from the State Police, Wildlife and Fisheries agents, and local law enforcement. It's important that we educate those guilty of littering and work together to keep Louisiana Beautiful."
Fox 8 Defenders: Lakeview neighbors face new problems after blighted house demolished
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Lakeview residents who fought since Hurricane Katrina to have a blighted house torn down are now facing new issues with the property. With the house at 5700 Vicksburg St. now gone, neighbors are concerned about overgrown grass and potential safety hazards. “The grass is taller than...
UNO’s 2024-25 men’s basketball schedule features stiff non-conference challenges
NEW ORLEANS – The University of New Orleans men’s basketball team has unveiled its schedule for the 2024-25 season under new Head Coach Stacy Hollowell. The campaign features 11 non-conference games and a 20-game Southland Conference (SLC) slate. The Privateers will face three 2024 NCAA Tournament teams, along with in-state rivals Tulane and LSU.
Do we know NFL wide receiver Jacoby Jones’ cause of death?
Born on July 11, 1984, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Jacoby Jones was a professional footballer player who played as a wide receiver and return specialist in the NFL and NAL. When he was a second-year student at St. Augustine High School, he was told he was told he was too small to play football. However, Jones proved his doubters wrong by becoming a four-time All-Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference selectee at Southeastern Louisiana University.
Tulane Innovation Institute and Tulane Ventures to host screening of ‘Show Her the Money’ highlighting female founders and investors
The Tulane Innovation Institute and Tulane Ventures will host a screening of the documentary Show Her the Money at 6 p.m., Wednesday, Aug. 7, at the Woldenberg Art Center + Freeman Auditorium on Tulane’s uptown campus. Show Her the Money starts with the shocking statistic that women founders receive...
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