Jesse Brooks
Digital Content Producer
New Orleans, Louisiana
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Jesse Brooks is a Digital Content Producer creating content for the web in the New Orleans market.
Brooks previously worked as a reporter for the Hammond Daily Star and newspapers in Amite, Kentwood, and St. Helena Parish. He is an LPA award-winning writer and journalist. He is also a New Orleans based singer-songwriter, comedian, and actor.
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Sheriff Daniel Edwards said that Jonathan Payne Kliebert placed a 911 call around 1:45 a.m. saying he fatally shot his mother and her dog in their sleep.
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Tangipahoa Sheriff Daniel Edwards said that the juvenile in question posted a Snapchat message indicating a “grenade” had been dropped inside the school.
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They say a man has barricaded himself inside a home in the 14000 block of Peltier Drive.
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The Hammond native began his NFL career with the Minnesota Vikings, logging in 35 appearances and 26 starts in three seasons since being drafted in the third round out of Mississippi State in 2020.
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The sheriff says that the incidents have been occurring in the 2200 block of Severn Avenue in Metairie.
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The victim was struck and killed standing near I-12 after he and two juveniles were ejected from a vehicle involved in a previous crash moments prior.
Witnesses say multiple medical and law enforcement responding units arrived at the scene and two helicopters were spotted during the responding efforts.
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The sheriff’s office says that deputies handled several incidents that included a flipped car and damage to property.
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State police say that due to reduced visibility of the roadway, Highway 311 between U.S. 90 and Savanne Road had been closed to vehicle traffic but has since reopened as of 6:50 p.m.
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Family members identified the victims as 38-year-old Quintella Chopin and her two children Jirmani Edwards, 7, and Therrill Edwards Jr., 2.
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Firefighters say that on Sunday they responded to a call regarding a fire in progress on East Thomas Street.
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With the fire spreading, Savanne Road has been closed between Martin Luther King Boulevard and Highway 311.
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On March 2, Rodrigo will take the stage at the Smoothie King Center with Chappell Roan on the bill as support.
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The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff’s Office is mourning the death of retired K9 officer Jaxx.
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St. Tammany deputies say that they were notified Wednesday (Sept. 6) morning after parents notified school administration of an incident the student was allegedly involved in during the afternoon car line.
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On the night of June 4, Cain entered a home on Bourgeois Street in Amite and opened fire, unprovoked, on three people inside before running off towards another residence on Lilly Pad Pond Road.
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Chief Crocker was appointed and hired as the first and only administrator of the Tangipahoa Fire Board in 2012 after serving in the Kenner Fire Dept. for 25 years.
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The Ponchatoula native threw for 298 yards and three touchdowns and added a rushing touchdown in the win.
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On Sunday (Sept. 3) morning, the 8th Ward Fire Dept. confirmed that they responded to Saturday’s fire and were able to contain the spread of the flames to just the area by the roadway in about two hours time.
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The Bayou Cane Fire Protection District says the fire is no longer progressing towards Savanne Road but that there are a few inaccessible small areas still burning.
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Fire Chief Daniel Folks said that responders have been working to contain the fire since 8:30 a.m.
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State officials and local law enforcement agencies have stressed repeatedly that there will be no tolerance for anyone in violation during the current burn band as wildfires have been an ongoing threat.
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New age bluegrass artist Billy String’s currently massive U.S. and European tour will end in a big way in the Big Easy.
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A surprise was waiting for early bird customers and staff at a Dollar General store in Plaquemines Parish on Tuesday (Aug. 29) morning just before opening hours.
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Investigators say that the fire started on Hano Road on Highway 16, near the Tangipahoa and St. Helena parish line.
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The spokesperson said that the release and fire were self-contained on company property and that there were no injuries.
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Officials say 171 acres burnt down after someone started a trash fire near the Tangipahoa-St. Helena Parish line.
Se ordena a los residentes dentro de un radio de una milla de la refinería que evacuen como medida de precaución.
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For the first time ever in school history, Southeastern will host a reigning National Champion when the Lady Tigers make the 50-minute drive east on I-12 for a non-conference matchup at the newly renamed Pride Roofing Center in Hammond, America.
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Residents in the area of Magnolia Street and Carnation Street, where the plant is located, are being advised to take shelter.
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Redshirt Junior Tyrik Mitchell, a Hammond native, is currently one of 50 FCS players to receive an invitation to play in the 11th Annual Senior Bowl in Mobile, Alabama on Feb. 3, 2024, according to their website.
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Owners of the flower farm shared on social media that Loranger firefighters and the Hammond Forestry Dept. worked for over 24 hours to contain a wildfire that broke out on their property.
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Officials say they do not suspect foul play and an investigation is still ongoing.
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The sheriff’s office said that the dock and several boats were on fire, causing extensive damage.
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Bruce Labrecque, owner of Mariner’s Inn in Downtown Hammond, passed away Tuesday (Aug. 15) night. He was 68.
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The parish coroner identified the victims as Omar Hyman, 44, and Cheryl Hyman, 41.
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Joshua Delaughter, 29, of Pearl River, was booked on one count of attempted second-degree murder for allegedly stabbing the victim.
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Over the weekend, two Tulane Green Wave players, running back Tyjae Spears and linebacker Dorian Williams, had impressive rookie debuts in the NFL preseason. Kentwood native Trey Palmer and Greensburg native O'Cyrus Torrence shined as well.
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With opening act support from Charley Crockett and Nikki Lane, Stapleton will headline at the Cajundome in Lafayette on Sat. Oct. 14.
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After rising to No. 1 on the mainstream chart last week, Aldean's hit has fallen to No. 21, the steepest drop ever for a song that didn't debut at the top. But it still holds a strong position on country charts.
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The Saints are expected to sign two big-name free agents
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Judge Scott Gardner sentenced Tristan Sullivan, 31, to 20 years for vehicular homicide and hit-and-run, 5 years for vehicular homicide, and 6 months in the parish jail on each of the three negligent injuring charges.
Police say an investigation is underway in the 5900 block of Burgundy Street after a man was found dead on the scene.
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Beginning on Aug. 14, Covington native Alison Pelegrin will serve as Louisiana’s next Poet Laureate for the next two years.
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The nine-year guard spent the majority of his career with the Carolina Panthers, where he was also a five-time Pro Bowl selection since being drafted out of LSU in 2014.
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The 36-year-old five-time Pro Bowl tight end returns to New Orleans after one year of being out of football. He last played with the Saints in 2014. Graham most recently played for the Chicago Bears in the 2020-21 season after stops in Seattle and Green Bay.
The remains of Billie Ann Blakely were discovered in a wooded area near Slidell two days after she was reported to be missing on June 26.
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The Katy, Texas native made the announcement on X, the social media network formerly known as Twitter, that he intends to play for the Lions after entering the transfer portal.
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On Thursday (July 20) Brooks was a guest on the Fox 8 Morning Edition and he spoke with anchor Kelsey Davis about touring, college football, and his love for Louisiana. He also compared the chance to play the Superdome to other iconic venues like Central Park and Yankee Stadium that he’s sold out in the past.
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