The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating a deadly double shooting that left one man dead and another injured in Independence. It happened around 1:30 a.m. Monday in the 200 block of Highway 40. The investigation shut down a portion of Highway 40 until about
Residents in New Orleans East are expressing frustration over a water leak that has been ongoing for about a year, with local activist
Kenner Restaurant Week kicks off Sunday with a weeklong celebration of Kenner's restaurants, flavors, and people. The weeklong celebration will begin
Gov. Jeff Landry has a problem with New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno. He also has a problem with Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams. The same is true of Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill. Together, they’ve
They are more than just talent that light up the sidelines. Xavier’s official dance team, The Golden Starlettes, made their presence felt during Mardi Gras season joining the Mystic Krewe of Femme Fatale parade and Krewe of Athena parade and performing at The HBCU Night Pelican game on Friday, Feb. 20, 2026. Originally known as
On the court, they call him 2Tall. The name fits. Long arms. Easy stride. The kind of presence that makes defenders hesitate before he even touches the ball. But the nickname did not come from highlight reels or recruiting rankings. It came from the West Bank of New Orleans, in the Fischer Projects, where Jamel Gibson
The New Orleans Police Department held a news conference Friday to discuss proactive enforcement ahead of expected street takeovers this weekend in New Orleans.The NOPD said it learned of an upcoming illegal street takeover event planned in the city.
City leaders are working to integrate the Sewerage and Water Board (SWB) into city operations. The utility will function as a city department. It's the next step after city council gained authority over the utility in August. Leaders hope to have the SWB fully integrated by
The New Orleans Saints have named their team captains ahead of the 2026 season. Returning as captains from the previous season are edge Cameron Jordan, center/guard Erik McCoy, safety Justin Reid and long snapper Zach Wood. Serving as Saints captains for
Severe storms and a confirmed tornado struck Tangipahoa Parish Monday, leaving thousands without power and causing significant damage across the area. Randall Johnson, a Hammond native who works on cars, said he
