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March 26, 2023

Do women feel safe in New Orleans? Long-time resident says many are fearful amid crime surge

Eileen Carter, a long-time New Orleans resident, has been scared to go out at night amid the city's violent crime surge and said other women are fearful too.

March 26, 2023

Tornado levels homes in Georgia, 'people trapped' as severe weather piles on region post-Mississippi disaster

A tornado reportedly leveled homes and several people are trapped in Troup County, Georgia, Sunday around the towns of West Point and LaGrange, as severe weather piles on the region.

March 25, 2023

‘Vampire Diaries’ actor Ian Somerhalder says he had his first drink at 4 years old

"Vampire Diaries" actor Ian Somerhalder said he likely had his first drink at 4 years old, admitting he would "steal mint juleps" from behind his parents' backs.

March 24, 2023

Louisiana man creates Waffle House painting inspired by heartwarming memory with his wife

Matt Dawson, a pharmacist from Louisiana, has found internet fame with his painting titled "Starry Waffles," which was inspired by a heartwarming memory with his wife.

March 23, 2023

Louisiana women wanted for prostitution now sought in connection to death of Georgia man found wrapped in rug

Two women wanted for prostitution are being sought in the death of a Georgia man who went missing and was later found dead.

March 23, 2023

Southern University men’s basketball coach fired after 5 seasons

The Southern University men’s basketball coach has been fired after five seasons. The university is conducting an ongoing search for a replacement coach.

March 22, 2023

Recall of New Orleans mayor fails after majority of signatures ruled invalid

Efforts to recall New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell have failed after the number of valid signatures fell short. The initiative began late last summer following her re-election in 2021.

March 20, 2023

Louisiana works out deal for family to keep pet nutria

Louisiana officals worked out a deal for a family to keep a pet nutria in their home. The family is now allowed to apply for a permit to legally keep the nutria as a household pet.

March 20, 2023

Nathan Millard death: Suspect arrested, accused of dumping missing exec's body

Baton Rouge police have arrested Derrick Perkins in connection with the Feb. 23 disappearance of Nathan Millard, a Georgia businessman and father of five.

March 20, 2023

Library book bans in US schools appear to target LGBTQ themed books, residents say

Lawmakers across the country have banned books in school libraries for various reasons. Critics believe lawmakers are targeting books with LGBTQ themes.