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Mother of 4 killed in stabbing, deputies say
HAMMOND, La. (WAFB) - Deputies are asking for the public’s help to identify the person involved in the deadly stabbing of a mother of four. According to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office, the stabbing happened around 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 27, on West Pleasant Ridge Road in Hammond.
Arrest Made After Woman Was Shot And Killed During Viral Fight In New Orleans
New Orleans police are still investigating a shooting that took place on Monday (April 22) in Algiers near the McDonough Playground. 25-year-old, Brittney Ussin lost her life after viral fight went down near the playground. According to multiple news outlets, it’s not clear why the altercation happened but during the fight that is surfacing on ... Read more The post Arrest Made After Woman Was Shot And Killed During Viral Fight In New Orleans appeared first on Hollywood Unlocked .
New Orleans police officers injured, 12 arrested during protest in Jackson Square
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Police Department says five officers were hurt and 12 people were arrested after a protest in Jackson Square Sunday evening. NOPD says around 5 p.m. officers responded to a protest at Jackson Square. The park was then closed at 7 p.m. and protesters were asked to leave.
New Orleans police are cracking down on traffic tickets. 'This is about public safety.'
Drivers on New Orleans streets should be ready for increased traffic enforcement after the new NOPD superintendent kicked off a campaign earlier this year. City police are cracking down on traffic laws after more officers were added to the agency's traffic division in March. Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said the increased...
Suspect killed after 3 police officers wounded by gunfire in standoff near New Orleans
KENNER, La. (AP) — Three Louisiana police officers were wounded by gunfire Sunday in a standoff with a man who was later killed by a police sharpshooter, authorities and news reports said. Sheriff Joseph Lopinto said a sniper from the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office shot and killed the suspect at a house in Kenner where he had held off police and fired shots at law enforcement authorities after shooting three officers who tried to enter the home, WGNO-TV reported. The injured officers were taken to a hospital after being shot Sunday morning in Kenner, about 15 miles (25 kilometers) west of New Orleans, Kenner Police Chief Keith Conley said. The man was wanted in a shooting earlier Sunday in which two people were wounded, Kenner police spokesman Capt. Michael Cunningham said.
An early look at who's running for New Orleans mayor in 2025
New Orleans City Council members Helena Moreno and Oliver Thomas are considering running for mayor, according to political insiders. Why it matters: The chatter continues to grow about who will be on the ballot in 2025. Between the lines: Mayor LaToya Cantrell is term-limited and leaves office in 2026. The...
Man confronting car burglars dies after being shot at, run over by their car in Marigny
NEW ORLEANS — A man who was confronting apparent burglars trying to break into cars was shot at and then run over by a car that was following and aiding the suspects, New Orleans Police said Monday. Police said he died at the hospital. The incident happened shortly after...
7 injured when 2 vehicles crash into disabled semi on I-75
A three-vehicle collision Sunday afternoon on I-75 involving a disabled tractor-trailer seriously injured a Kenner, Louisiana woman and injured six other people north of Gainesville. According to a Florida Highway Patrol (FHP) release, a 43-year-old Orlando man driving a 2019 Chevrolet 3500 pickup was traveling south on I-75 at 3:25...
Strong storms possible Monday afternoon across New Orleans metro
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — After a warm and mostly dry weekend across the region, showers and thunderstorms are forecast to return tomorrow. A line of strong to severe storms will enter our western areas by late Monday morning. Most models show the heaviest activity moving into the New Orleans metro between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.
Heavy rain moving through with showers continuing this afternoon
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — A strong line of rain and storms is moving east across the area Monday and will produce gusty winds and locally heavy downpours. The threat of severe weather will end once this line pushes through. Expect light to moderate rain to continue through the afternoon and early evening before we dry out tonight.
Berwick police seize 18 pounds of marijuana
Berwick police say a speeding stop and a whiff of weed Sunday led officers to 18 pounds of marijuana and a felony arrest. Donald Bissant, 41, New Orleans, was arrested at 6:20 p.m. Sunday on charges of possession with intent to distribute marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia, speeding 75 mph in a 55 mph zone and driving under suspension.
Rainy afternoon on tap, New Orleans allows neutral ground parking
A line of showers and storms has been moving across Texas and Louisiana. It is forecast to bring rain and thunderstorms to Southeast Louisiana this afternoon. “Heavy rain could cause street flooding in low-lying areas,”
Flood advisory in effect for New Orleans, Jefferson Parish as storms move through LA
The National Weather Service issued a flood advisory Monday morning for the New Orleans metro. Flooding is possible in Orleans, Jefferson and St. Bernard parishes as storms move through south Louisiana. Specific areas include New Orleans and New Orleans East, the Lakefront Airport, Metairie, Chalmette, Gretna, Arabi and Terrytown. Excessive...
Severe thunderstorms, flooding to hit parts of Louisiana. See the forecast for your city.
Parts of Louisiana are expected to face severe thunderstorms and heavy rain Monday, according to National Weather Service forecasters. Baton Rouge and Lafayette are under a severe thunderstorm watch until 9 a.m., while New Orleans is preparing for heavy rain. A flood warning remains in effect in Shreveport until further notice.
Xavier's new medical school to open in downtown New Orleans
Xavier University and Ochsner Health's new medical school will be housed in Benson Tower in downtown New Orleans, officials announced Monday. Why it matters: It will be the only HBCU medical school in the Gulf South and the fifth one nationally. The school will also anchor the city's BioDistrict, which...
How to get free ice cream in New Orleans Monday night
Blue Bunny's parent company is having its national sales meeting in New Orleans Monday. Why it matters: They're giving away ice cream and presenting a drone light show in Woldenberg Park tonight, according to a PR representative. Zoom in: In addition to Blue Bunny, Wells Enterprises also sells Halo Top,...
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