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October 24, 2024

Louisiana governor forces New Orleans homeless encampment to move ahead of Taylor Swift shows

Ahead of Taylor Swift shows in New Orleans this weekend, Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry authorized the relocation of a homeless encampment from the popular tourist area.

October 23, 2024

Illegal Chinese immigrant exposed hundreds in Louisiana to rare TB strain, state sues Mayorkas, ICE

An illegal Chinese immigrant exposed hundreds of people to a rare TB strain after being transferred to various ICE facilities, officials said.

October 20, 2024

On this day in history, October 20, 1977, Lynyrd Skynyrd bandmates killed in horrific plane crash

Three members of the legendary rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, including lead singer Ronnie Van Zant, and three other people, were killed in a plane crash on this day in history, Oct. 20, 1977.

October 15, 2024

How a Monet painting looted in WWII was tracked to US, returned to family heirs

An early pastel of a Normandy beach by impressionist master Claude Monet was reunited with the descendants of its rightful owner after research by the Looted Art Commission in Europe.

October 14, 2024

Manhunt in deadly suburban home invasion spans US after phony utility workers target upscale neighborhood

Carlos Hernandez allegedly posed as a utility worker to break into a suburban Detroit home, killing Hussein Murray and tying up his wife; a manhunt is underway for second suspect.

October 7, 2024

Illegal immigrant previously charged with raping 8-year-old girl arrested after erroneous release

ICE announced the arrest of a Honduran illegal alien who was previously charged with raping an 8-year-old girl in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and erroneously released by local authorities.

October 3, 2024

TikTok star 'Mr. Prada' arrested in connection to murder of beloved Louisiana therapist

A TikTok personality with over 8 million followers is in custody after being connected to a homicide investigation of a Baton Rouge therapist and former Catholic priest.

September 24, 2024

Blue city invests in police — and loses 'murder capital' moniker

New Orleans has recorded a 50% decrease in homicides since 2022 and a 71% decrease in juvenile homicides since 2023. The city's police superintendent explains how.

September 9, 2024

Louisiana mother involved in fight with students after being let in school

The mother of a student at a Louisiana school was involved in a fight with other students after she was let into the school through a side door near the school's gymnasium.

September 3, 2024

Louisiana boy, 10, arrested in double homicide of former mayor, his daughter

A 10-year-old boy from Minden, Louisiana, was arrested in connection with the killings of Joe Cornelius Sr., 82, and his daughter, 31-year-old Keisha Miles.