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February 26, 2023

First Sunday of Lent: The time is not just for penance but for God's 'abundant' mercy, says faith leader

While Lent is a time of penance ahead of the Easter celebration, it should also be considered a time of God's abundant mercy, said Catholic author and speaker Katie McGrady.

February 25, 2023

‘You didn’t do your job': Inside the effort to recall New Orleans’ mayor

A campaign to recall New Orleans' mayor has gathered enough signatures to move forward, according to organizers.

February 24, 2023

US Court strikes down rule requiring charter boats to have tracking

The U.S. Court voted down a rule that would have required charter boats to be equipped with tracking. This was a victory for charter operators who challenged the rule with a 2020 lawsuit.

February 24, 2023

Madison Brooks death: Leaked video of LSU student triggers family outrage

Lawyers for the suspects who allegedly raped LSU sophomore Madison Brooks the night she died released a short video showing Brooks slurring her words and getting out of the suspects' car.

February 24, 2023

New Orleans mayor facing backlash from angry residents over rising crime

Co-organizer of No Latoya campaign Belden Batiste on crime overwhelming New Orleans and the potential for a special recall election of the mayor

February 23, 2023

Madison Brooks death: Louisiana teen linked to LSU tragedy to be tried as adult on more severe rape charge

The youngest of the four suspects connected to the alleged rape of LSU sophomore Madison Brooks will be tried as an adult and was indicted on first-degree rape.

February 22, 2023

Louisiana man arrested in 13 year old cold case murder

An arrest has been made in a Louisiana cold case that is 13 years old. A Louisiana man is being charged with the second-degree murder of Jamin Robinson who died from blunt force trauma.

February 22, 2023

Mardi Gras revelers suggest what President Biden should give up for Lent

Mardi Gras partygoers in New Orleans shared what they plan to give up for Lent and their ideas for what President Biden could sacrifice during the 40-day observance.

February 21, 2023

During critical New Orleans police manpower shortage, officers across Louisiana save Mardi Gras

Like many cities, New Orleans is facing a critical police officer shortage and there was concern Mardi Gras was going to be affected, but law enforcement from across the state stepped in to help.

February 21, 2023

POINTING THE FINGER: New Orleans mayor caught making obscene gesture during pre-Mardi Gras parade

Democratic New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell was caught on video over the weekend giving a vulgar hand gesture to what appeared to be passing floats during a pre-Mardi Gras parade.