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Bombshell Indictment Reveals Secret Romance Between New Orleans Mayor Cantrell and Former Bodyguard
Jeffrey Paul Vappie II, former bodyguard to New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges that include seven counts of wire fraud and one count of making false statements to federal investigators. The indictment paints a damning picture of alleged corruption and deceit within the New Orleans Police Department's (NOPD) Executive Protection Unit (EPU).
A Slidell 16U girls soccer team's special run ends in the national championship match
Slidell Soccer Club coach Ryan Lazaroe is still in awe of what the SSC 08 Girls Storm Elite squad achieved at the United States Youth Soccer Association 16U National Presidents Cup in Wichita, Kansas. "It's got to be one of the best rides that I've ever been a part of,"...
All of Louisiana at Risk for Excessive Rainfall Event Monday
There is an old joke whether you live in Boutte or Baton Rouge, Breaux Bridge or Bastrop if your driver's license says "Louisiana" then you live in a low-lying area. And while it's true that some parts of our state lie lower than others, it's also true that no matter where you live in Louisiana over the next couple of days heavy rainfall is going to be a concern for you.
Flood Risk Increases This Week in Texas & Louisiana
Rounds of heavy rain have been creating scattered flooding issues in Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi over the last few days, thanks to a stalled frontal system. On Sunday, Galveston and Dallas broke daily rainfall records!. As this previous front moves east, a new system is set to move south from...
2 dead, 2 injured in crash with underage impaired driver, State Police say
LAFOURCHE PARISH, La. — An underage driver who State Police say was driving with a high level of alcohol in his system was involved in a crash that killed two 18-year-olds in Lafourche Parish early Sunday morning. The crash occurred around 1 a.m. on Louisiana Highway 3090 near AJ...
Another round of storms Sunday, rainy pattern continues this week
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Grab the umbrella, we have another round of storms on Sunday. There will be dry periods in the morning but once we get some daytime heating we will see storms pop up and move across the area. If storms move quickly it will help mitigate the flood risk, but street flooding and lightning will be the main threats.
Tyrann Mathieu hosts annual "Heart of a Badger" youth football camp
NEW ORLEANS — It was the final Saturday before the Saints training camp. Instead of getting one final vacation in or locking in completely on the season, Tyrann Mathieu decided to give back with his seventh annual "Heart of a Badger" youth football camp. For Mathieu, pouring into his...
Bombshell Indictment Reveals Secret Romance Between New Orleans Mayor Cantrell and Former Bodyguard
Jeffrey Paul Vappie II, former bodyguard to New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges that include seven counts of wire fraud and one count of making false statements to federal investigators. The indictment paints a damning picture of alleged corruption and deceit within the New Orleans Police Department's (NOPD) Executive Protection Unit (EPU).
All of Louisiana at Risk for Excessive Rainfall Event Monday
There is an old joke whether you live in Boutte or Baton Rouge, Breaux Bridge or Bastrop if your driver's license says "Louisiana" then you live in a low-lying area. And while it's true that some parts of our state lie lower than others, it's also true that no matter where you live in Louisiana over the next couple of days heavy rainfall is going to be a concern for you.
LSU cornerback Javien Toviano suspended after reported arrested for video voyeurism
Potential starting LSU cornerback Javien Toviano has been arrested on charges of video voyeurism, according to a report from The Advocate. Toviano turned himself in on Sunday, according to the East Baton Rouge Sheriff’s Office. According to the arrest report, Toviano is accused of recording himself having sex with a woman without her consent using a bedside clock with a built-in camera, the woman reportedly told police after finding two videos on Toviano’s iPad. Toviano admitted to using the hidden camera to film the two having sex, according to the police report, and the woman reportedly told police that Toviano had previously...
Louisiana’s Democratic delegates rally behind Harris after Biden exits race
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks on gun violence during an event at John R. Lewis High School on June 2, 202,3 in Springfield, Virginia. (Alex Wong/Getty Images) With President Joe Biden’s decision to back out of his reelection campaign, attention is turning to whether Democrats who will be delegates at next month’s party nominating convention will back his choice of Vice President Kamala Harris.
‘Captive State: Louisiana and the Making of Mass Incarceration’ now on view at HNOC
Throughout Louisiana’s history, people in power have used systems of enslavement and incarceration to hold others captive for punishment, control and exploitation. After more than six years of research and preparation, the Historic New Orleans Collection will debut a limited-time exhibition titled “Captive State: Louisiana and the Making of Mass Incarceration” that examines the roots of the state’s current distinction as the incarceration capital of the world.
Study Warns: ‘Toxic Compounds’ Found in Sun-Exposed Plastic Bottles
Louisiana folks already have a hard time keeping cool in the summertime, and now we have to worry that our bottled water might be unsafe to drink. We have all forgotten our water bottles in the car on a hot summer day at some point. If you leave them in your car or in the sun long enough, you may have noticed that they have a strange chemical-like aftertaste. Scientists have been warning us that chemicals 'linked to hormonal imbalances' such as BPA can contaminate the liquid inside the bottle.
LSP: Westwego cop made $100,000 off illegal car inspections
State troopers say Leroy Victoriano took inspection affidavits from State Police headquarters without authorization from his superiors at the Westwego Police Department while making a run to LSP headquarters to pick up supplies for the WPD.
Top Louisiana cornerback Jaboree Antoine commits to Miami over LSU
Jaboree Antoine has had an interesting recruitment process, to say the least. Antoine committed to LSU on Jan. 27 but changed his decision a few months later. On June 23, he decommitted from LSU and reopened his recruitment. LSU was still in the running but was fighting Miami and Florida State. On Saturday, he committed once again, but it wasn’t to LSU. Antoine announced his commitment to Miami. The four-star cornerback in the 2025 recruiting class is a prized recruit and one of the best players from the boot. It stinks losing him to Miami but his recruitment is not over. He has...
FBI Issues Jugging Warning: The 2 Minute Video Every Louisianian Should Watch
The FBI is warning bank customers in Louisiana and nationwide about a trend of crimes referred to as 'jugging'. Groups are camping out at various banks and ATMs, waiting for their ideal victim to target. What is Jugging?. The term 'jugging' is derived from criminals who target people with 'jugs'...
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