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February 14, 2023

Southwest Louisiana schools chief set to retire in July

The southwest Louisiana schools chief is set to retire in July. Kent Reed announced his retirement Monday after 37 years of service, with the last four as superintendent.

February 13, 2023

New Orleans nonprofit runs largest network of community crime cameras

With fewer officers on the streets, a Louisiana nonprofit is using security cameras to put more eyes on high-crime areas.

February 13, 2023

Louisiana police arrest 19-year-olds in ‘targeted’ Baton Rouge nightclub shooting that left 12 wounded

Police in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, arrested two 19-year-old suspects in connection to the January shooting at Dior Bar & Lounge that left 12 wounded at the start of the college semester.

February 13, 2023

Louisiana police arrest 2 people for mass shooting that wounded 12

Louisiana police arrested two people on charges related to a nightclub mass shooting that wounded 12 in January. Investigators believe the shooters were targeting one person.

February 10, 2023

Louisiana man arrested after allegedly cutting tails off live nutria

A Louisiana man allegedly cut the tails off of live rodents then releasing them into the wild. The 45-year-old man taught a minor how to remove the tail while keeping the nutria alive.

February 10, 2023

Former executive of failed New Orleans bank convicted of bank fraud, conspiracy

A former executive of a failed New Orleans bank has been convicted of bank fraud, conspiracy, and other charges. The man approved loans knowing borrowers could not meet interest payments.

February 9, 2023

4 Louisiana family members found dead in apparent murder-suicide

Four members of a Louisiana family died in an apparent murder-suicide on Thursday. Authorities believe one of the brothers shot them before turning the weapon on himself.

February 7, 2023

Florida woman crashes ‘repurposed’ school bus into Louisiana school after police chase; blowtorch seized

Natalie Jade Jarvis, of Florida, led deputies in St. Tammany Parish on a chase that ended with a crash onto the campus of a school in Covington, Louisiana, officials said.

February 6, 2023

Navy SEAL group that opposes vaccine requirements wants to continue its legal fight with Biden administration

A group of Navy personnel filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration regarding vaccine requirements. Even though the requirement was lifted, they want to keep the case alive.

February 6, 2023

Mardi Gras in 'Murder Capital': New Orleans residents concerned crime crisis creates 'fear factor'

New Orleans is celebrating Mardi Gras after finishing last year with among the highest number of homicides in the country, finishing 2023 with 277 homicides.