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Trial date set for man accused of killing JSU student on campus in 2022
JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) – The trial date for the man accused of killing a Jackson State University (JSU) student nearly two years ago is expected to begin in November 2024. Court documents showed that the trial for Randall Smith, of New Orleans, will begin at 1:00 p.m. on November 4 at the Hinds County Courthouse. […]
How Many of These Old School Louisiana Ad Slogans Do You Remember?
If you were born after 1965 chances are you have spent a lot of time in front of a television set or with your ear next to a radio speaker. Whether you grew up in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, or Lake Charles chances are you were exposed to quite a few commercial messages in your day.
Fried Chicken Festival, Gretna Fest and more things to do in New Orleans this weekend
Fall festival season is in full effect this weekend in New Orleans, with the return of the National Fried Chicken Festival, Gretna Fest and the final days of NOLAxNOLA. 🎶 The sprawling NOLAxNOLA festival continues through Sunday with live performances across the city. (Events) Friday. 🎉 Gretna Fest brings...
Fire crews battle 4-alarm fire in Lower Garden District across from popular restaurant
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Fire Department crews fought a 4-alarm fire in the 1800 block of Hastings Place involving four large two-story residential buildings near popular Gris-Gris Restaurant on Wednesday afternoon. Video footage sent by Sam Winstrom at approximately 2 p.m. shows billowing black smoke rise from the...
Clancy's Commentaries | Mayor Cantrell responds to federal indictment accusations
NEW ORLEANS — On Tuesday, Mayor LaToya Cantrell responded publicly to a federal indictment that accuses her of accepting gifts from a local inspection company as part of a sweeping fraud scheme. That’s the topic of this week’s Commentary by WWL Louisiana political analyst and Gambit columnist Clancy DuBos....
Miami Gambler Helped Steal $68K From Boomtown New Orleans Casino Machine
Michel Francklin, 57, was taken into custody in Miami, and extradited to Jefferson Parish on Sept. 24 for helping 33-year-old Michael Shea of Coral Springs rig one of the roulette games at Boomtown New Orleans Casino, located at 4132 Peters Road, Harvey, according to local authorities. Video roulette machine was...
A Law Was Meant to Target Teen Violence. Instead, 17-Year-Olds Are Being Charged as Adults for Lesser Offenses.
Louisiana’s criminal justice system now treats all 17-year-olds as adults. Lawmakers lowered the age from 18 to curb teen violence, but nearly 70% of the 17-year-olds arrested in the state’s three largest parishes aren’t accused of violent crimes.
Shoppers urged not to panic buy amid port workers strike
METAIRIE, La. — Shoppers may be asking themselves whether they need to start stocking up on supplies because of the strike happening at the ports. Well, experts say it's not necessary, you don't need to rush to the supermarket and stock up on water and toilet paper. WWL Louisiana...
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