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January 4, 2024

Louisiana Gov. Edwards to take law firm job after leaving office

Democratic Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards will join Fishman Haygood LLP as a special counsel upon his departure from office on Jan. 8.

December 21, 2023

New Orleans college students develop mobility chairs for special needs children: 'This is just the beginning'

Tulane University students have built specially designed rolling chairs for toddlers with mobility challenges, providing independence and strength-building opportunities.

December 18, 2023

Drunk driver flees after slamming into Louisiana building, leaves debris trail leading to bar

Police in Slidell, Louisiana, have arrested a drunk driver who reportedly left a debris trail to a nearby bar after fleeing the scene of an accident.

December 15, 2023

Louisiana ending inshore shrimp season Monday, with some exceptions in state's east

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries has announced the impending closure of this year's fall inshore shrimp season, but named exemptions for specific bodies of water.

December 6, 2023

Chris Christie's niece charged in drunken brawl at New Orleans airport

Shannon Christie Epstein allegedly brawled with seven deputies at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, kicking one in groin, biting another.

December 2, 2023

Widower of 73-year-old New Orleans woman who was dragged, killed by carjacking teens sues their parents

The widower of the New Orleans woman who was killed in a deadly carjacking last year is suing the parents of the four teenagers responsible for her death.

November 29, 2023

Search called off for 4 crewmen missing in Mississippi River

The Coast Guard has called off a search for four crew members missing from a Bangladeshi bulk cargo ship vessel in Louisiana. The men went missing Monday.

November 28, 2023

Coast Guard searching Mississippi River for 4 missing ship crewmen

The United States Coast Guard is searching the Mississippi River for four crewmembers who have been missing from a Bangladeshi bulk carrier vessel for more than 15 hours

November 27, 2023

Man captured after New Orleans tarmac hatch escape, dramatic runway struggle caught on video

A Southwest Airlines passenger allegedly opened the over-wing emergency exit hatch Sunday evening, climbed out and struggled with airport workers near a utility vehicle.

November 23, 2023

New Orleans mayor suggests investigations against her driven by race: 'Prevalent relative to Black leadership'

New Orleans mayor LaToya Cantrell spoke about ongoing federal investigations based on alleged ethic violations regarding her first-class flight seats.