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Rainbow Bridge to remember furry friends
LACOMBE, Louisiana — A new installation at the St. Tammany Parish Department of Animal Services is hoping to bring comfort to families who have lost their furry companions. “It’s very peaceful,” said Assistant Director Penny Brunies. “You can come out here and just sit and remember your pet.”
New Orleans school waiting to hear from Charles Barkley following reported pledge of $1 million
NEW ORLEANS — St. Mary’s Academy has a 157-year record of excellence in New Orleans. NBA Hall of Famer Charles Barkley is now recognizing the high-achieving, Catholic prep school for young black women in a big way. “We believe that our prayers have been answered,” said St. Mary’s...
Clancy's Commentary: Mayor Cantrell leaves for economic conference in Qatar
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell is out of town again these days, this time at an economic conference in Qatar. Comic genius Mel Brooks famously joked, “It’s good to be the king.” Brooks’ memorable punchline apparently has inspired Mayor Cantrell, whose frequent travels at taxpayers’ expense reflect an attitude of “It’s good to be the mayor.”
Jury seated in Little Woods double murder trial
NEW ORLEANS — After five years, a jury was selected Tuesday for the trial of a man accused of fatally shooting a young couple in a Little Woods Home. Kenneth Augustine is charged with two counts of second-degree murder for allegedly killing Gregory Heisser and Darnisha Desilva. When he was killed, Heisser was holding one of the couple's young kids, another was nearby.
Gov. Landry says 16 parishes were hit by Monday's storms, 3 dead and thousands without power
LOUISIANA, USA — After severe storms swept through the state on Monday, Governor Jeff Landry and state officials said 16 parishes were impacted with 160,000 residents without power at the time of the storm. "Unfortunately today marks the 11th severe weather event that GOHSEP (Governor's Office of Homeland Security...
Man admits to fatal hit-and-run that killed bicyclist in St. Claude area, NOPD says
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Police Department announced the arrest of 21-year-old Christian Rand after he allegedly admitted to being the driver of a vehicle involved in a fatal-hit and-run crash on Sunday. The incident occurred at the intersection of North Claiborne Avenue and Clouet Street and claimed...
State Fire Marshal investigates fatal house fire in Larose
LAROSE, La. — The Louisiana State Fire Marshal says a Larose woman has died after running back inside a house fire. The Fire Marshal’s Office says at about 4:30 a.m. Tuesday, Lafourche Fire District #3 firefighters responded to a fire at a home in the 400 block of West 23rd Street.
New Orleans Archdiocese reacts after armed teen arrested in Louisiana church during children's mass
ABBEVILLE, La. — A potentially dangerous situation was stopped Sunday at a church in Vermillion Parish, south of Lafayette. A teen, dressed in black, and armed with a rifle, was stopped by parishioners before going inside mass, where dozens of children were making their first Communion. Security experts also...
The Breakdown: Orleans Parish receives “D” water grade, other systems improve in LDH report
NEW ORLEANS — In your Breakdown: Orleans Parish earns a “D” water system grade and Port Sulphur is tied for worst in the state. The Department of Health released its water grades based on 2023 data, and some tap water improved while others got much worse. Some...
Slidell braces for storms 1 month after tornado
SLIDELL, La. — As Slidell prepares for potential severe weather on Monday, city officials are urging residents to stay indoors and off the roads. “The best advice is to stay off the streets as much as possible unless you absolutely have to travel; don't venture out,” Slidell Mayor Greg Cromer said.
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