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January 13, 2023

Louisiana woman raped during drug sting while working as informant sues police handlers

A woman working as a Louisiana police informant was raped twice during a drug buy, she claims in a lawsuit against her handlers.

January 13, 2023

Niagara Bottling plans to build $160M beverage facility in Louisiana

State officials announced Wednesday that Niagara Bottling is planning to build a $160 million beverage plant in Louisiana. The new facility is anticipated to create 70 new jobs.

January 13, 2023

Louisiana bill seeks 'fairness' in pregnancy-related medical expenses

A Louisiana bill is seeking "fairness" in pregnancy-related medical costs. The bill would allow mothers to sue the father of the baby within 2 years for 50% of pregnancy expenses.

January 13, 2023

Port of South Louisiana agrees to buy former Avondale Shipyards

The Port of South Louisiana has agreed to buy the former Avondale Shipyards for $445 million. This purchase will help the port's international trade become more completive

January 12, 2023

Oldest living Pearl Harbor survivor celebrates 105th birthday at National WWII Museum

Joseph Eskenazi, the oldest living Pearl Harbor survivor, celebrated his 105th birthday with six other veterans at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans.

January 12, 2023

New Orleans Mayor announces crime task force as violence rises

The New Orleans Mayor announced Wednesday the formation of a 14-member crime task force to help prevent violence. In 2022, New Orleans saw its highest number of homicides since 1996.

January 11, 2023

BLM-backed Dem candidate sentenced to 22 months in prison for wire fraud scheme

Karen Carter Peterson, the only federal candidate backed by the Black Lives Matter PAC since January 2021, has been sentenced to 22 months in prison for a wire fraud scheme.

January 11, 2023

Louisiana horse deaths connected to contaminated feed

There have been at least 20 Louisiana horse deaths tied to contaminated feed. Horses have been consuming bacteria found in hay cubes that were manufactured in Colorado.

January 10, 2023

New Orleans 104-year-old, wheelchair-bound woman escapes house fire

Two elderly women, one of whom was wheelchair bound, escaped a residential fire in New Orleans on Tuesday morning with some injuries sustained in the attempt.

January 10, 2023

Former Louisiana sheriff's deputy pleads guilty to several sex-crimes

A former Louisiana sheriff's deputy has pleaded guilty to several sex-crimes involving young children. The ex-deputy has been sentenced to 100 years in prison as part of a plea deal.