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State trooper suffers spinal fracture during Bourbon Street narcotics arrest
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A Louisiana State Police trooper sustained a spinal fracture Tuesday (July 2) while attempting to arrest a narcotics suspect on Bourbon Street, a law enforcement source told Fox 8. The trooper was undergoing surgery Wednesday and his prognosis was not immediately clear, the source said. A...
Bizarre Archie Manning news report sent Saints fans into a total panic
New Orleans Saints legend Archie Manning is alive and well. However, many football fans were concerned about the patriarch of the Manning family on Tuesday evening, thanks to a sensationalized headline form the Clarion Ledger, a newspaper that’s apart of the USA TODAY Network, and based out of Jackson, Mississippi.
St. Tammany Health System welcomes first class of Family Medicine residents
COVINGTON – St. Tammany Health System welcomed its inaugural class of Family Medicine resident physicians on Monday, July 1, to the newly launched St. Tammany Health System/Ochsner Family Medicine Residency program, a first-in-the-region initiative designed to train the area’s next generation of primary care physicians. To start, six...
Pearl River High School teacher accused of relationship with student facing new charge
A Northshore teacher accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student is facing a new charge. Arianna Kadinger was arrested again on Monday and is now facing a charge of prohibited sexual conduct between an educator and a student. Her bond was set at $5,000 and she was released...
Olivia Dunne shows off incredible physique in skintight outfit as she falls into flattering position and fans gasp ‘wow’
OLIVIA Dunne showed off her impressive physique while attempting a gymnastics move. The 21-year-old didn’t complete the move, but she failed in style which led to plenty of fan reaction. Last week, the LSU product Dunne posted a clip on her TikTok account which boasts 8 million followers. She was seen donning small, tight gray […]
Inmate stabbed during fight at Orleans Parish Prison
NOPD officials say a closed circuit television recording shows the victim and the suspect fighting inside the jail. During that fight, the suspect pulled a weapon and stabbed the victim in the back and neck several times.
Beloved South Lafourche Resident Norma Pitre Lafont Celebrates 100th Birthday
Lifelong South Lafourche resident Norma Pitre Lafont recently celebrated her 100th birthday. Norma Lafont was born on July 1, 1924, to Thomas and Marcess Pitre, and she had five siblings. Born during the depression era, she learned to waste nothing and to stretch everything. She attended Golden Meadow High School and married the love of her life, Henry Lafont Sr., when they were teenagers. The couple had two children, Henry Lafont Jr. and Deanna Lafont. The family has grown, and Norma now has four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Norma and Henry Sr. were married for 72 years until his passing in 2012.
Family requests pallbearers to help in Marine’s funeral
BAKER– A local marine veteran’s family is looking for pallbearers to help Christopher “CJ” Normand to his final resting place. Christopher Normand enlisted in the Marines on May 31, 1960, and served until 1963. His reserve obligation was extended until May 30, 1966. He passed away at the age of 81, leaving behind a family deeply proud of his service to the country.
Houma Native Evan Benton’s Rapid Rise to Victory at World Series of Poker
Despite being a newcomer to poker, Houma native Evan Benton clinched the top spot at event #28 of the World Series of Poker (WSOP) in Las Vegas. The World Series of Poker is an annual series of poker tournaments sponsored by Caesars Entertainment. Benton emerged victorious at event #28, a $1,500 Freezeout No-Limit Hold’em contest held at the Horseshoe and Paris Las Vegas.
Woman indicted for girlfriend’s murder in Baton Rouge
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - A grand jury returned an indictment Wednesday, July 3, against a woman accused of killing her girlfriend in March. Danielle Bell, 39, now faces a charge of Second-Degree Murder after she allegedly shot and killed Brittany Williams in Baton Rouge. Baton Rouge Police said Williams...
Flash Flood Warning issued for parts of New Orleans, Jefferson Parish
NEW ORLEANS — A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for parts of New Orleans and Jefferson Parish Wednesday afternoon. Strong storms are moving over the Southshore, dropping 1 to 2 inches of rain over the next hour with an additional two inches of rain possible. Flash flooding is...
Deer Run settlement up to Livingston Parish president as council members back out of negotiations
A 3-person panel appointed to negotiate a legal settlement with a "megasubdivision" developer over allegations the Livingston Parish government is illegally blocking the project was dissolved just days after it was formed. It is the latest in a tense standoff between the local government and the developer, which has begun...
Kim Mulkey Speaks Out After Angel Reese Makes History in WNBA
Former LSU Tiger and current Chicago Sky rookie has impressed everyone in her first WNBA season. Not only is the "Chi Barbie" leading the entire league in rebounds, but her 11 straight double-doubles have made WNBA history. And on Tuesday, it was announced that Reese made the 2024 WNBA ...
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