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Second man arrested in June homicide in Ponchatoula
PONCHATOULA - Police have arrested a second man who was allegedly involved in a June 6 homicide. On June 6, the Ponchatoula Police Department responded to a reported shooting on the 500 block of North 3rd Street. A man, later identified as Gregory Harvey Jr., was found with a gunshot wound. He was taken to a hospital where he later died.
United Way red bean contest is back, along with the big talk
We’re talking red beans, and things are getting a little spicy — especially the bragging. “It’s great to have the Slidell Police Department as coordinators with us, but they continue to try to beat us in things, and they struggle. About the only thing they can beat us in is a doughnut-eating contest,” St. Tammany Fire Chief Chris Kaufmann teased, looking ahead to Aug. 5 when he and his firefighters will compete against a team of Slidell police, among others. “They can’t beat us in cooking or in softball or football. I encourage them to try, but you know, deep down most policemen want to be firemen.”
2024 Preview: Class 5A District 7
Head Coach: Jason Tucker (18th year) 2023 Playoffs: 1st Round beat Ponchatoula HS, and 2nd Round lost to Dutchtown HS. Key players Graduated: WR Rayone Russell Jr, QB Ethan Couvillion, Kicker Jaden Alphonso, DT Clarence Major, Athlete Jahari Banks, OT Keyon Wilson, OL Brendon Herbert, LB Stone Riviere, LB Ricky Smith, and DE Derrick Bennett.
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.
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