October 27, 2024 Former Dem House candidate released ad explaining decision to switch to GOP Republican House candidate Elbert Guillory released an ad explaining why he made the decision to switch parties, arguing the Republican Party is the home of abolition.
October 27, 2024 Louisiana judge blocks governor’s orders to sweep New Orleans homeless camps before Taylor Swift concerts A Louisiana judge temporarily blocked the Gov. Jeff Landry's effort to relocate homeless in New Orleans after some of the unhoused people filed a lawsuit.
October 24, 2024 Louisiana governor forces New Orleans homeless encampment to move ahead of Taylor Swift shows Ahead of Taylor Swift shows in New Orleans this weekend, Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry authorized the relocation of a homeless encampment from the popular tourist area.
October 23, 2024 Illegal Chinese immigrant exposed hundreds in Louisiana to rare TB strain, state sues Mayorkas, ICE An illegal Chinese immigrant exposed hundreds of people to a rare TB strain after being transferred to various ICE facilities, officials said.
October 20, 2024 On this day in history, October 20, 1977, Lynyrd Skynyrd bandmates killed in horrific plane crash Three members of the legendary rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd, including lead singer Ronnie Van Zant, and three other people, were killed in a plane crash on this day in history, Oct. 20, 1977.
October 15, 2024 How a Monet painting looted in WWII was tracked to US, returned to family heirs An early pastel of a Normandy beach by impressionist master Claude Monet was reunited with the descendants of its rightful owner after research by the Looted Art Commission in Europe.
October 14, 2024 Manhunt in deadly suburban home invasion spans US after phony utility workers target upscale neighborhood Carlos Hernandez allegedly posed as a utility worker to break into a suburban Detroit home, killing Hussein Murray and tying up his wife; a manhunt is underway for second suspect.
October 7, 2024 Illegal immigrant previously charged with raping 8-year-old girl arrested after erroneous release ICE announced the arrest of a Honduran illegal alien who was previously charged with raping an 8-year-old girl in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and erroneously released by local authorities.
October 3, 2024 TikTok star 'Mr. Prada' arrested in connection to murder of beloved Louisiana therapist A TikTok personality with over 8 million followers is in custody after being connected to a homicide investigation of a Baton Rouge therapist and former Catholic priest.
September 24, 2024 Blue city invests in police — and loses 'murder capital' moniker New Orleans has recorded a 50% decrease in homicides since 2022 and a 71% decrease in juvenile homicides since 2023. The city's police superintendent explains how.