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Man arrested for wearing mask; terrorizing woman; kids at home, Lafourche sheriff says
MATHEWS, La. (WVUE) - Lafourche Parish deputies say they arrested a man accused of lurking around a woman’s home in Mathews. Deputies arrested 55-year-old Carl Anderson. Detectives say he admitted he wore the ski mask captured by a surveillance camera at home. Investigators say on Saturday (July 20) night...
St. Claude Avenue Bridge reopens after being stuck in up position
NEW ORLEANS — The St. Claude Avenue Bridge has reopened. Drivers traveling between St. Bernard Parish and the New Orleans saw some delays this morning after the bridge was stuck in the up-position due to a motor problem. We have reached out to the Port of New Orleans, who...
The Neil Diamond Experience Comes to House of Blues New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – Actor Robert Neary is bringing his acclaimed “So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience” show to the House of Blues on Saturday, Aug. 24. Broadway, television and film star Robert Neary creates a one of a kind tribute to one of the greatest and most successful recording artists in history with So Good! The Neil Diamond Experience.
New Orleans City Council, Cantrell admin spar over use of lawyers in STR enforcement cases
New Orleans City Council members on Wednesday pushed back on a Cantrell administration official’s proposal to stop requiring lawyers to represent the city in hearings against owners of short-term rentals thought to be operating illegally. At a joint meeting of the Governmental Affairs and Quality of Life committees, members...
Sportsline Summer Camp: The St. Charles Catholic Comets
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - St. Charles Catholic’s Wayne Stein is entering his fourth season as the school’s head coach and his 21st overall after serving as Frank Monica’s defensive coordinator for 17 seasons. Speaking of the number 17, that’s how many starters the Comets lose from...
Louisiana mother of 4-year-old found dead confesses to killing, says she was on drugs
The mother of a 4-year-old boy who was found dead in a lake behind the Vinton Welcome Center confesses to killing her son, KPLC has reported. Aaliyah Jack was arrested July 8 in Mississippi after her 4-year-old son was found dead in a lake at a welcome center and her other child, a 1-year-old, was found alive in a ditch off Interstate 10, the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office said.
Confirmed: West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquitoes in South Louisiana
As we are in the middle of summer, residents of south Louisiana are being urged to take precautions against West Nile Virus following recent tests that detected the virus in mosquitoes in Iberia Parish. The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has issued a warning about the increased risk of mosquito-borne illnesses in Acadiana.
Louisiana Flood Threat Elevated – ‘Next Level’ Rains Likely
This is not the news that rain-weary residents of Lake Charles, Lafayette, Alexandria, Crowley, Eunice, and Opelousas wanted to hear. The Weather Prediction Center has once again placed the rainfall "bullseye" squarely on Louisiana and southwestern Louisiana in particular for strong storms with torrential downpours between now and early Friday morning.
Louisiana students maintain LEAP gains made over last two years
Following two years of student proficiency growth, Louisiana students “maintained recent gains.” The Louisiana Department of Education released LEAP results for the 2023-24 school year Wednesday morning. LEAP is the state test that measures core subject proficiency. The data indicated the progress the state made in recovering COVID-19-related learning loss has plateaued. The state’s overall […]
LDWF schedules drawdown on False River
POINTE COUPEE PARISH, La. (WAFB) - The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries says a drawdown for False River has been scheduled to begin on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. Officials say water level reductions are used as a management tool to improve water quality, reduce the impacts of sedimentation, and...
What Louisiana City Has Most DWI Arrests?
SHREVEPORT, LA – I recently heard some shocking stats about drunk driving in Louisiana and I have been wondering why Shreveport leads this dangerous category by such a wide margin. You be the judge of what the numbers show. Shreveport Police made 625 DWI arrests in 2023 and there...
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