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September 16, 2021

New Orleans' trash problem exacerbated by Nicholas

A storm-battered New Orleans is continuing to clean up this week as now post-Tropical Cyclone Nicholas moves over the central Louisiana coast. 

September 9, 2021

Houston killings of New Orleans cop and friend: Manhunt leads to third arrest

A third suspect connected to the deaths of an off-duty New Orleans police detective and another man who were visiting Houston when they were shot during a brazen robbery has been arrested, authorities said Thursday. 

September 7, 2021

Ida-battered New Orleans cleans up trash as streets begin to stink

The city of New Orleans is on the road to a long and arduous recovery in the wake of the deadly Hurricane Ida, and conditions have reportedly left an unpleasant stench in the air.

September 3, 2021

New Orleans man arrested after allegedly trying to carjack victim outside Alabama hospital: police

A 43-year-old New Orleans man was arrested on Thursday around noon after he tried to carjack a victim outside of a hospital in Alabama, according to the Mobile Police Department.

September 3, 2021

Louisiana Congress members press Biden, Congress to do more for Hurricane Ida victims

Members of Louisiana's congressional delegation are requesting President Biden and Congress provide additional assistance amid Hurricane Ida's "catastrophic" impact on the state.

September 2, 2021

New Orleans 911 operator sought after deliberately disconnecting calls, police say

New Orleans police are looking for a 911 operator accused of deliberately hanging up during emergency calls and has since been fired, authorities said.

September 2, 2021

Ida aftermath: Power outages in Louisiana, Mississippi persist for a fourth day

While Wednesday brought hope for some residents who saw their power restored, outages persisted in Louisiana and Mississippi for hundreds of thousands.

August 29, 2021

Hurricane Ida knocks out power to entire city of New Orleans, officials say

Hurricane Ida knocked out power to the entire city of New Orleans, hours after blasting ashore as one of the most powerful storms to ever hit the U.S., New Orleans government officials said.

August 29, 2021

Hurricane Ida, 'extremely dangerous' Category 4 storm, makes landfall in Louisiana on Katrina anniversary

Hurricane Ida's, which is strengthened into a Category 4 storm overnight, is expected to hit New Orleans on the 16th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina.

August 29, 2021

Hurricane Ida storm surge could bring ‘utter devastation’ to outlying areas: report

One of the big questions facing Louisiana as Hurricane Ida drew closer to shore: How bad will the storm surge be?