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September 25, 2022

New Orleans Police Department hiring civilians to bolster force as murderous crime wave hits city

The New Orleans Police Department is putting more officers on the street and hiring civilians for administrative jobs. The city was recently ranked as the nation's murder capital.

September 20, 2022

New Orleans police sound alarm on 'desperate situation' with homicide rate four times higher than Chicago

New Orleans Police Association president Capt. Mike Glasser called for immediate action to bolster the police force and improve bail reform policies.

September 19, 2022

Father of 21-year-old LSU student shot in car speaks out: 'I should never have to plan a funeral for my child'

Paul Rice broke his silence Monday after his daughter Allison Rice, a senior at Louisiana State University was found shot to death inside of her car in Baton Rouge.

September 19, 2022

Father of LSU student shot in car believes it was a case of 'wrong place, wrong time'

Paul Rice remembers his daughter Allison Rice, a senior at Louisiana State University who was found shot to death inside of her car in downtown Baton Rouge on 'The Story.'

September 17, 2022

New Orleans becomes murder capital of America, overtaking St. Louis

New Orleans overtook St. Louis as the American city with the highest number of murders with 52 homicides per 100,000 residents, according to data released on Sept. 11.

September 16, 2022

LaToya Cantrell recall petition campaign lifts off as 'first-class' mayor's $30K flight bill is latest uproar

Two billboards sponsored by nolatoya.org calling for Mayor LaToya Cantrell's recall were erected Monday in front of the Superdome in New Orleans.

September 12, 2022

Democrat mayor under fire for racking up $30K in first class travel for 'safety' purposes

New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell facing scrutiny over her demand for luxury travel, racking up $30,000 in first class costs in 2022 in the name of 'safety'

September 9, 2022

Still a long way to go after slow start to hurricane season: 'Too early to wave victory flags'

After months of an eerily quiet hurricane season, emergency officials say it's definitely too early to let your guard down. Experts say it's still a good idea to prepare for a storm.

September 1, 2022

Saints' Marcus Maye arrested for allegedly pointing gun at 'several juvenile females' during incident

New Orleans Saints safety Marcus Maye was arrested Monday for aggravated assault with a firearm after being accused of pointing a gun at "several juvenile females."

September 1, 2022

83-year-old nun released 5 months after kidnapping in Africa

An 83-year-old missionary nun from Louisiana has been released nearly five months after she was kidnapped from her bed in Burkina Faso.