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Louisiana woman allegedly stabs boyfriend after he urinated in bed while asleep

January 17, 2023

Louisiana woman allegedly stabs boyfriend after he urinated in bed while asleep

An East Baton Rouge, Louisiana woman was arrested on Saturday after allegedly stabbing her boyfriend for urinating in their bed while he was sleeping.

Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra names new musical director

January 17, 2023

Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra names new musical director

Conductor Matthew Kraemer will join the Louisiana Philharmonic Orchestra as its conductor in July, succeeding 17-season veteran Carlos Miguel Prieto.

New Orleans gun crimes seen as leading cause of federal prosecutions

January 17, 2023

New Orleans gun crimes seen as leading cause of federal prosecutions

Federal prosecutors in New Orleans are charging more gun crimes for the first time in at least 15 years. Over the past two years carjacking led number of prosecutions in Louisiana.

Louisiana nursing home owner faces new lawsuit in Hurricane Ida evacuation

January 16, 2023

Louisiana nursing home owner faces new lawsuit in Hurricane Ida evacuation

A Louisiana nursing home owner is facing a new lawsuit in his Hurricane Ida evacuation plan, which moved residents to a squalid warehouse. Bob Dean Jr. is being sued for misspending $4M.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Port of South Louisiana agrees to buy former Avondale Shipyards

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

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

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.

New Orleans Mayor announces crime task force as violence rises

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.