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Hammond man sought in seizure of fentanyl, other drugs in Hammond home
HAMMOND --- The Hammond Police Department is searching for Lawrence Jackson, 37, of Hammond, following a narcotics search warrant in the Clinton Court area on July 24, 2024. After receiving numerous complaints about illegal narcotics, observing suspected illegal narcotics transactions at the residence, and making an arrest, HPD officers secured a search warrant on the residence.
36-year-old from Roseland arrested in connection with simple burglary, criminal damage at Covington fast food restaurant
The Covington Police Department is pleased to announce its participation in a multi-agency investigation that led to the arrest of Sanchaz Harold, 36, of Roseland, Louisiana, for his involvement in a string of fast-food restaurant burglaries across southeast Louisiana and south Mississippi. Harold is facing charges of Simple Burglary and...
St Charles deputies charged after allegations made last year
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE)—A major shake-up is underway in the St Charles Sheriff’s Office after the arrest of three ranking officers, including the deputy chief. Longtime sheriff Greg Champagne’s second in command is among those arrested, and some wonder what took so long. Chief Deputy Rodney Madere, former...
Siena Track Teams among best in the nation; earns USTFCCCA All-Academic Honors
NEW ORLEANS, LA – For the ninth straight year, the Siena Track teams both earned All-Academic honors by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. The women's program held the distinction of earning the top spring 2024 term GPA among all 21 Siena College athletic programs with an impressive 3.85 GPA. Their cumulative GPA of 3.74 ranked fifth nationally among NCAA Division I Women's Track and Field teams under head coach Elizabeth DeBole behind only Arizona, Utah, Creighton and Utah State. The men's program had a strong year in the classroom as well, finishing 11 th nationally...
Bond revoked for man accused of attacking an elderly man in 2023, attacked mother with chainsaw
WDSU learned new details about the man accused of attacking his mother with a chainsaw and hurting two New Orleans police officers in the process on Monday. John Pittman, 34, appeared in court Tuesday afternoon. Prosecutors said Pittman was out on bond and facing charges in a second attack that happened less than a year ago.
New Orleans area under Flash Flood Warning
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for parts of the Southshore Friday as heavy rain moved over the area. The Flash Flood Warning is in effect until 7:15 p.m. The storms have already dropped up to two inches of rain and another two inches of rain are possible. Areas...
Saints Backup QB Jake Haener Diagnosed With Rare Form of Skin Cancer
New Orleans Saints backup quarterback Jake Haener said he’s been diagnosed with skin cancer. Haener, 25, did not disclose what type of cancer he has but said that it’s rare to see it at his age. New Orleans Saints backup quarterback Jake Haener was sporting a small bandage...
32 restaurants. 300,000 votes. New Orleans chooses Times-Picayune's sno-ball bracket winner.
We picked 32 of the best places to get a sno-ball in the New Orleans metro, and after weeks of voting and more than 300,000 votes, the people have spoken. With 64,245 votes in the final round, Sal's Sno-Ball Stand has been dubbed the winner. Stop Jockin Snoballs was the runner-up, with 56,174 votes.
Fazende: Five takes from Saints practice #3
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) -Take One: Energetic practice #3. Saints practice No. 3 was their best one to date. With picture-perfect conditions once again, the team went to work in shells for the first time in camp. It was a spirited and competitive workout with both sides of the ball making...
Local nonprofit offers free lead testing, water filters for New Orleans residents
The Water Collaborative of Greater New Orleans is offering free lead and copper testing to Orleans Parish residents to help them find out how much of the potentially harmful chemicals are in their water. The organization, a nonprofit that educates people on water management and advocates for equitable water policies in the region, is conducting the survey to assess how many homes across the city have water contaminated by lead and copper.
Marshon Lattimore leaves with an injury at Day 3 of Saints training camp
Soft-tissue injuries are common early at training camp, but it’s still tough to see a key player sidelined like this. Marshon Lattimore left the third day of New Orleans Saints practices at UC Irvine with an injury. Afterwards head coach Dennis Allen said it was a hip flexor, which is something Lattimore has dealt with before. He suffered a hip flexor injury at the 2017 NFL Scouting Combine but it didn’t limit him much once the Saints drafted him.
Panthers, Saints Fans Should Be Interested In Star Quarterback’s Comments
The Dallas Cowboys appear hesitant to give quarterback Dak Prescott a record-breaking contract, and the three-time Pro Bowler is already alluding to looking for his next team. Now entering the final year of his contract, Prescott will hit the open market at the end of the season, as a clause in the quarterback’s contract prevents the Cowboys from using the franchise tag on him. With extension talks seemingly at a standstill, it seems like the quarterback is on a collision course with the open market. Prescott says he’s focused on football rather than his contract status, but that didn’t stop him from addressing his future in a recent interview.
Saints Star Drops 7-Word Praise of Spencer Rattler Amid Quarterback Battle
Spencer Rattler may have his work cut out for him in the New Orleans Saints' quarterback battle, but the rookie got off to a good start in his bid for a spot on the depth chart. The former South Carolina quarterback is expected to compete with 2023 draft pick Jake Haener for the backup job behind ...
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