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March 2, 2023

New Orleans police nab suspect in killing of Uber driver and passenger: police

New Orleans, Louisiana police arrested a man on Wednesday for allegedly shooting and killing an Uber driver and passenger near Interstate 10 on Feb. 20, 2023.

March 2, 2023

Louisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards names new DOTD chief

Louisiana's Gov. John Bel Edwards has named a new Department of Transportation secretary to replace Shawn Wilson. Edwards appointed Eric Kalivoda to take over the position.

March 2, 2023

New Orleans woman uses Apple AirTag to find stolen wallet, confronts thief: Police

A New Orleans woman used an Apple AirTag to track her stolen wallet in February, and she confronted the suspect in a parking lot, police say.

March 2, 2023

St. Gabriel, Louisiana, police officer arrested for murder

A Louisiana police officer was arrested Thursday for murdering a 26-year-old man. The officer allegedly entered the victim's home without permission and fired several rounds at him.

March 1, 2023

Louisiana woman arrested after police find meth, puppies inside ice cream truck

A Louisiana woman was arrested Monday after Slidell police detectives discovered methamphetamine and two small puppies inside her ice cream truck.

March 1, 2023

New Orleans mayor recall organizers score deal that could lower signature requirement

The group hoping to recall New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell scored a big win as election officials agreed to move 25,000 voters to the inactive list.

March 1, 2023

Georgia executive disappears after night at LSU basketball game, Baton Rouge bar

Nathan Millard, a married father of five from Georgia, was last seen at a bar in downtown Baton Rouge after meeting a client at an LSU basketball game on Feb. 23.

March 1, 2023

Louisiana fishermen film chaotic shark feeding frenzy: 'Never seen anything like it'

Dillon May thought he was capturing what is known as a "tuna boil" while out on a friend's fishing boat off the coast of Louisiana. Instead, it was sharks feasting.

February 28, 2023

DOJ sues Louisiana chemical maker over 'cancer alley' risk

The Department of Justice is suing a Louisiana chemical maker over presenting an unacceptable cancer risk to the community. The lawsuit demands a cut in toxic emissions.

February 28, 2023

Louisiana teen pleads guilty to carjackings, faces murder charge

A Louisiana teenager has pleaded guilty in multiple carjackings and also faces a second-degree murder charge. The man admitted to five carjackings, including one in which he used a firearm.