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Bourbon Street double shooting lands pair in hospital
For the second time in less than 24 hours, the New Orleans Police Department is investigating a shooting in the French Quarter. This time, two people are in the hospital after a Sunday night incident on Bourbon Street.
I-10 West closed near Baton Rouge after 18-wheeler flips, spills 20 tons of candles
According to Louisiana State Police, an crash involving four 18-wheelers and a car has shut down Interstate 10 near the Lobdell exit. According to troopers, one of the big rigs flipped, scattering around 40,000 pounds of candles.
Supreme Court considering taking Louisiana redistricting case
Justice Samuel Alito ruled last week to give state officials and a party of Black voters until July 30 to submit arguments on why the court should hear the case surrounding the number of majority-minority districts the state should have.
LSU missing CWS didn't stop fans from participating in 'Jell-O Shot Challenge'
When the LSU Fighting Tigers won the 2023 College World Series, Tigers fans set a record for the most Jell-O shots consumed at an Omaha pizzeria: 68,888. The annual contest at Rocco’s Pizza and Cantina also serves as a fundraiser for food banks.
LSU QB Garrett Nussmeier anxious for the start of season
It’s Garrett Nussmeier’s time; and listening to him talk at the Manning Passing Academy, you can tell he’s just bursting with excitement. He’s been at LSU since 2021 & heads into the season as the Tigers starting quarterback.
Disturbing details in affidavit from Callihan case on Loranger mother's killing, daughters' kidnapping
Daniel Callihan, indicted on murder and kidnapping charges for the death of 35-year-old Callie Brunett and abduction of her daughters Erin and Jalie, is now charged in federal court in New Orleans for kidnapping.
Double homicide Saturday morning in Leonidas neighborhood
New Orleans Police homicide detectives are investigating a fatal shooting in the 1200 block of Monroe Street. Police say shortly after 6:50 a.m. Saturday, officers were sent to investigate a call of a shooting at that location.
As Louisiana insurance rates keep rising, so do frustrations
A Louisiana businessman says his insurance rates are up over 40% and he’s not sure how long he can take it. Todd Hine, owner of Hine Environmental Services, says he’s been told auto insurance rates are going up because of the state’s legal climate.
Meet the rookies: Yves Missi, Antonio Reeves excited for New Orleans … and the food
Yves Missi is still in the early process of getting to know his new city of New Orleans. But the new Pelicans rookie has heard plenty about one important element in particular. See more on WWL and Audacy.
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