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Cell phones now banned in Louisiana schools, NPSB announce changes
NATCHITOCHES, La. - Natchitoches Parish School Board is announcing some changes to its student handbook after Gov. Landry signed into law a bill that bans cell phone use in schools. SB207 states that any cell phone or additional communication devices must be powered off and put away for the entire...
Again and again, U.S. Supreme Court slaps down 5th Circuit
The John Minor Wisdom United States Fifth Court of Appeals building in New Orleans, Louisiana, on Oct. 3, 2017 (Jolie McCullough/The Texas Tribune) Sign up for The Brief, The Texas Tribune’s daily newsletter that keeps readers up to speed on the most essential Texas news. If the 5th U.S....
Rapper Birdman and his brother Slim honored in street-renaming ceremony in Uptown
KENNER, La. — Bryan "Birdman" Williams and his brother Ronald "Slim" Wiliams were honored in the area they grew up in, Wednesday. The Saratoga and Erato intersection will now be called "Williams Brothers Way." This happened just days before Cash Money Records will reunite during Essence Festival 2024. The...
Kenner police release suspect pics in shoplifting/chase case
Wednesday afternoon the Kenner Police Department released security camera images of two women who are accused of stealing from a store and leading police on a chase that ended with a KPD cruiser crashing into Bayou St. John.
Man shoots, kills his grandparents in Washington Parish
WASHINGTON PARISH, La. — A man is in custody after shooting and killing his grandparents, according to the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office. Deputies responded to a shooting in the Mt. Hermon area around 2 p.m. Investigators say 23-year-old Colby Stokes told a neighbor that he had shot his grandparents....
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 […]
State responds to new NOPD vocational-technical school
NEW ORLEANS — By the end of the week, concealed carry will go into effect, and anyone 18 or older who is not a convicted felon can carry a gun without a permit. “The potential for a bad outcome is magnified by more people carrying guns,” Metropolitan Crime Commission President Rafael Goyeneche said. “It's not going to make it safer. I think it's going to make it more dangerous.”
Analyst: City's attempt to make French Quarter gun-free zone may not be legal
“I’d have to side with Attorney General Murrill because there is no law that provides that that area is a gun-free zone,” ALL THINGS LEGAL host Doug Sunseri said. “What the mayor and the city are trying to do is they’re trying to call a dog a cat.”
Southwest Louisiana Snow Cone Showdown: Week 2 Results & Rankings
The excitement in Southwest Louisiana continues to build as we unveil the results for the top snow cone stands for Week 2 of our Showdown. Our readers have eagerly voted, and the competition is heating up among these beloved local favorites. Known for their delightful flavors, friendly service, and refreshing treats, these snow cone stands are making a splash in the community.
It’s gonna be hot today, tomorrow
The forecast track of Hurricane Beryl has the storm making landfall across northern Mexico on Sunday. Based on this track, the only impacts across southeast Texas or Southwest Louisiana would be minor coastal flooding, said Donald Jones, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service’s Lake Charles office. “However, additional impacts could occur should Beryl track […]
15-year-old accused in fatal shooting had been in and out of juvenile lockup at least five times
NEW ORLEANS — The two adult suspects booked with second-degree murder in the fatal shooting of a popular French Quarter tour guide each told detectives that their 15-year-old companion is the one who fired the fatal shot during a botched robbery attempt. The 15-year-old also was arrested, and information...
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