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Uber Eats driver carjacked in Central City
New Orleans Police say a pair of armed carjackers attacked a woman who was delivering food. “The victim completed an Uber Eats delivery in the 3900 block of 3rd Street when she was approached by two suspects,” according to an initial police report.
New Orleans man appears in court after chainsaw attack that left woman's arm severed
An Orleans Parish judge raised the bond Tuesday in a pending criminal case for a man who is now also accused of severing an elderly woman’s arm with a chainsaw at a house in Gentilly Terrace. John Pittman, 34, stood briefly in orange jail scrubs before Criminal District Judge...
Dirty Dozen Brass Band musician Lionel Paul Batiste Jr., has died
NEW ORLEANS — Renowned New Orleans musician and original Dirty Dozen Brass Band member, Lionel Paul Batiste Jr. has died. “R.I.P. to one of the ORIGINAL members of the Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Lionel Paul Batiste Jr., truly a unique member of the New Orleans music community. Our hearts go out to his family and friends while we remember all the good times over the years. We traveled all over the world with that man, he will be greatly missed!”
UTSA Picked 2nd in AAC
UTSA Football landed in second place in the 2024 American Athletic Preseason Media Poll, the league announced on Tuesday. The Roadrunners were picked behind Memphis and ahead of Tulane. 2024 AAC Preseason Media Poll. 1. Memphis (23) 409. 2. UTSA (4) 368. 3. Tulane (2) 362. 4. South Florida 339.
70-year-old woman’s arm severed in chainsaw attack. Two officers hurt in incident.
A 70-year-old woman is in critical condition after being attacked with a chainsaw Monday afternoon. The Nola.com. website reports that the attack occurred shortly before 2 p.m. in Gentilly Terrace in New Orleans. Two New Orleans police officers were also injured during the incident. The woman, along with both officers,...
Louisiana Residents Urged to Update Social Security Info
SHREVEPORT, LA - Louisiana residents should not ignore the latest information from the Social Security Administration. You probably got an email message from the agency this month. It's real and is not a scam. What Does the Social Security Want?. You are being asked to update your online Social Security...
Buckeye native and retired major general inducted to La. Guard Hall of Fame
The following has been provided by the Louisiana National Guard:. Retired Army Maj. Gen. Glenn H. Curtis was joined by his family, close friends and service members as they celebrated his induction into the Louisiana National Guard Hall of Fame during an official ceremony at Louisiana National Guard Training Center Pineville, Louisiana, July 13.
Louisiana Crowned as One of the Least Eco-Friendly States
Louisiana has had some problems with keeping the state clean and green, going as far as recently launching an anti-litter hotline in an attempt to combat litter problems. Well, a new study from WalletHub doesn't help the state's appearance as it shines more of a light on Louisiana's environmental problems. WalletHub released a study in which each state is ranked based on how eco-friendly they are.
USPS Announcement: Massive Mailing Changes Impacting Louisiana Residents Now In Effect!
The United States Postal Service (USPS) is extremely vital to many people in Louisiana for a variety of purposes, from sending and receiving letters and packages to getting mail including bills and other crucial papers. But USPS has announced organizational changes that will soon impact mail services for citizens of Louisiana.
Louisiana man sentenced in 2023 fatal shooting near Hartington
HARTINGTON - A Kenner, Louisiana native will spend between the next several months to several years behind bars following a fatal shooting at a cell tower near Hartington last year. District Judge Bryan Meismer sentenced 22-year-old David Phillips Jr. to 4 to 20 years in prison for involuntary manslaughter in...
Weather Service Raises Flood Risk for Louisiana Tuesday
The National Weather Service Doppler Radar scan out of Lake Charles Louisiana has much of the I-10 corridor in a "dry space". That's not too unexpected for the wee small hours of a July day. But unlike a typical July day in Louisiana that includes a small risk of afternoon showers, today will almost certainly bring the entire region at least some rainfall.
Jennifer Lopez’s master mixologist talks summer cocktails at Tales of the Cocktail in New Orleans
The 22nd annual Tales of the Cocktail is officially underway, and events kicked off Monday at the Ritz-Carlton New Orleans, where they are hosting seminars and tasting rooms.
New Orleans firefighters battle two-alarm blaze at Mid-City home
Firefighters battled a two-alarm blaze at a Mid-City house Monday evening, according to the New Orleans Fire Department. The fire was reported in the 100 block of Norman C. Francis Parkway, the department announced in a statement posted to X at around 7 p.m. NOFD did not immediately release more...
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