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House Speaker Mike Johnson shares re-election plans for Ouachita Parish during visit
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) stopped by the University of Louisiana at Monroe's Clark Williams Technology Success Center during a visit to Monroe on Thursday, sharing his vision for the state if re-elected to represent Louisiana's 4th congressional district in Washington, D.C. Johnson, who is the first Speaker...
Woman's Hospital holds ribbon-cutting for Louisiana's first inpatient mental health unit solely dedicated to pregnant, postpartum, and post-pregnant women
BATON ROUGE --- This week, Woman’s Hospital celebrated the opening of the brand new Perinatal Mental Health Unit (PMHU) with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that included Woman’s President and CEO Rene Ragas, Gov. Jeff Landry, Louisiana Surgeon General Dr. Ralph Abraham, LDH Secretary Michael Harrington, state lawmakers, elected officials and a host of hospital, community and business leaders. Woman’s PMHU is Louisiana’s first inpatient mental health unit solely dedicated to serving the specialized needs of women who are pregnant, up to one year postpartum or have suffered a pregnancy loss within the last year. Patients will start being admitted in September.
Sen. Cassidy column: We owe our veterans the best care we can deliver
In July, New Orleans hosted the 43rd National Veteran Wheelchair Games organized by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Paralyzed Veterans of America. As I participated in the games’ ceremonies, I saw the magic of rehabilitation coupled with faith for our wounded veterans. But it’s not just physical scars our veterans need […]
Chillin' with the Chamber 2024 deemed a resounding success
HAMMOND --- The Tangipahoa Chamber wrapped up another successful "Chillin' with the Chamber" event with an impressive turnout from the community, demonstrating their strong support for the organization. The summer-casual evening was a lively blend of community spirit, delicious food and libations provide by participating Tangipahoa Chamber business members, and...
Latest Move Suggest Saints Could Trade Star To Cowboys, Chargers
The Alvin Kamara trade rumors have been swirling all offseason, and won’t stop any time soon. With the regular season less than a week away, New Orleans still has time to move their star running back and embrace a proper rebuild after treading water for four straight years after Drew Brees retired. Up until this point, all Kamara rumors were just rumors, but the latest piece of news from across the league suggests a trade could be imminent.
Mandina's murder suspect booked with smuggling drugs into New Orleans jail
The man accused of gunning down another man in front of Mandina's Mid-City restaurant during New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival last year is facing new charges. Kyron Fazande, 23, was rebooked Friday on two counts of introducing contraband in prison and a count of criminal conspiracy after authorities say he coordinated the smuggling of Suboxone into the Orleans Justice Center with a woman on the outside of the jail.
Person hospitalized after car, 18-wheeler collide; westbound I-10 has reopened near Metairie
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A serious accident involving a car and an 18-wheeler truck sent one person to the hospital and forced a temporary closure of Interstate 10 near the Orleans-Jefferson parish line on Saturday (Aug. 31). The collision occurred shortly before 9 a.m., involving a silver-colored sedan that appeared...
3 indicted in Marrero father's retaliatory killing at West Bank intersection
A Jefferson Parish grand jury on Thursday handed up an indictment charging three suspects in the murder of a Marrero man gunned down at an intersection, authorities say, because the victim's girlfriend had allegedly opened fire on his ex a day earlier. Dashawn Washington, 29, and Charles Coler, 31, were...
The winner of the Mandeville-Franklinton jamboree scored 21 unanswered points to pull away
Mandeville senior Nate Sheppard put on a show during a 35-13 jamboree victory over Franklinton at Sidney Theriot Stadium on Aug. 30. The Duke commit scored three times and rushed for 160 yards on six carries, including TD runs of 73 and 58 yards. His other score came on a blocked punt that he recovered in the end zone midway through the first quarter.
Nine people died when tornado hit Louisiana church fair. Descendants memorialize tragedy century later.
The citizens of Vacherie had been praying for rain. And around 3 p.m. on August 24, 1924, it appeared their prayers had been answered. “It had been a drought for like three months or longer,” said David Hubbell, a descendent of those in Vacherie that day. “All of a sudden, the clouds came out … but then it started getting really bad. Bad wind and rain.”
New Orleans Airport Blasts LSU Fight Song as Fans Board Planes
LSU fans are flocking to Las Vegas on Labor Day Weekend to see the Tigers take on USC, and one Louisiana airport set the mood as fans lined up to board their plane. The airport in New Orleans blasted the LSU Fight Song throughout the facility as fans boarded planes to head out west, and as you may imagine fans felt the excitement.
Grand Isle secures funds to complete rock barrier fortification project
GRAND ISLE, La. (WVUE) - Grand Isle’s Mayor David Camardelle has secured a commitment to complete a project design to bolster the island’s defenses against severe tropical weather. As work wraps up on a burrito levee damaged by Hurricane Ida, plans are now in place to bring more...
Multiple fights break out overnight during sold-out event at River Center
BATON ROUGE —- Multiple fights broke out at the Baton Rouge River Center in downtown during a sold out event Friday night into Saturday morning. Baton Rouge Police officers responded to the first call around 12:50 a.m. on Aug. 31, 2024 for fights at the River Center. Paramedics also responded to the scene to treat injured attendees and transport some to an area hospital. Calls for help at the River Center lasted till at least 1:30 a.m., according to sources.
Liquidation sale underway with prices cut by 60% as Ashley Home Store rival preps to exit mall leaving Dillard’s behind
A ONCE popular home store has slashed prices for its liquidation sale after filing for bankruptcy. Shoppers in Louisiana can take advantage of up to 60% off items from Conn’s HomePlus store closing sale. Conn’s was a home goods chain operated in 15 states, employing over 4,000 people. The store in Slidell, Louisiana, about 40 minutes […]
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