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News

French Quarter building collapse

City flagged unpermitted work at French Quarter building months before partial collapse

Updated: 5 hours ago
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By Gabby Killett
The city flagged unpermitted work at a French Quarter building months before part of it collapsed

News

ICE New Orleans arrested three immigrants in Metairie.

ICE agents chase immigrants in front of Metairie business

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Andrés Fuentes
ICE New Orleans say agents arrested three immigrants at a busy intersection in Metairie Tuesday morning and chased one of them on foot across Airline Drive.

News

New Orleans City Council looks to approve new contract for Ubuntu Village NOLA.

New Orleans seeks to renew contract with Ubuntu Village NOLA

Updated: 6 hours ago
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By Andrés Fuentes
The New Orleans City Council Criminal Justice Committee recently approved a contract with Ubuntu Village through 2027 for up to $2.8 million.

News

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New St. Tammany school board interim superintendent convenes meeting on abuse reporting

Updated: 8 hours ago
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By Rob Masson
Alfonso takes over after the abrupt resignation last week of long-time superintendent Frank Jabbia

State

Twenty-one people, including 19 children, were taken to area hospitals Tuesday morning after a...

No arrests made in Sept. 29 school bus crash; tickets issued

Updated: 10 hours ago
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By Bailey Thomas, Kennedy Wells and Marvin Andrade
Twenty-one people, including 19 children, were taken to area hospitals Tuesday morning after a car ran a stop sign and collided with a school bus full of middle school students.

Elections

Congresswoman Julie Letlow discusses her campaign during a FOX 8 interview.

Letlow releases new TV ad ahead of Nov. midterm election

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Sabrina Wilson
Republican Julia Letlow faces Democrat Jamie Davis in Louisiana's U.S. Senate race.

News

A building on the 2000 block of Gentilly Boulevard, partially collapsed in Oct. 2026

New Orleans records show public warned city about building months before partial collapse

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Chris Joseph
City records show documented fears about the collapse in April 2026.

Hurricane

South Louisiana and South Mississippi have history of storms making landfall in October

Updated: 11 hours ago
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By Thanh Truong
Forecasters say tropical cyclone activity in the Atlantic basin neared historic lows in September. Now, meteorologists are monitoring an area of the Southwestern Gulf for possible storm development.

State

Detectives with the Combined Anti-Drug Task Force along with the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s...

84-year-old accused of creating and selling explosives from Lake Charles home

Updated: 13 hours ago
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By KPLC Digital Team
Detectives with the Combined Anti-Drug Task Force along with the Calcasieu Parish Sheriff’s Office, Louisiana State Police, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives searched the Lake Charles home. Their findings were shocking.

State

Nature's Own Hawaiian Bread included in a recall over undeclared milk.

Nature’s Own Hawaiian Bread sold in Louisiana recalled over undeclared milk

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Gray Louisiana
Nature’s Own Hawaiian Bread sold in Louisiana is being recalled because some packages contain milk that is not declared on the label.
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Hurricane

A developing Gulf system could bring impacts to Louisiana as early as Friday night, with...

Gulf system could become Isaias and impact Louisiana as early as Friday night

Updated: 17 hours ago
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By Gray Louisiana
A developing Gulf system could bring impacts to Louisiana as early as Friday night, with forecasters watching the potential for Invest 92L to strengthen into a tropical storm or hurricane later this week.

Crime

A man and a woman were killed in separate overnight homicides, the New Orleans Police...

Man, woman die in separate overnight homicides, NOPD says

Updated: 21 hours ago
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By FOX 8 Staff
One victim reportedly stabbed, then struck by suspects vehicle, police say

Hurricane

A tropical system in the southern Gulf is given a 90 percent chance to form into named storm...

Tropical Depression Nine forms in the Gulf

Updated: 22 hours ago
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By FOX 8 Staff
Tropical system given 90 percent chance to form into named storm Isaias

State

Authorities are searching for 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells, who was last seen Saturday, July...

TIMELINE: Here’s what we know about the disappearance and death of 18-year-old Nolan Wells

Updated: Oct. 5, 2026 at 3:26 PM CDT
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By WLOX Staff
Here’s what we know about the timeline of events leading up to the discovery of 18-year-old Nolan Wells’ body on Horn Island and the aftermath in days following.

State

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Coach Kiffin discusses preparing for Kentucky game

Updated: Oct. 5, 2026 at 12:44 PM CDT
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By WAFB Staff
After two weeks dominating in Death Valley, the Tigers are preparing for a game on the road this weekend.

State

Shreveport Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit has made an arrest in the shooting that...

Suspect faces additional attempted murder charges in shooting that killed 13-year-old

Updated: Oct. 5, 2026 at 11:26 AM CDT
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By Christina Schaefer and Aysha Decuir
Shreveport Police Department’s Violent Crimes Unit has made an arrest in the shooting that claimed the life of 13-year-old Sha'Michael Russell and injured two other juveniles.

State

Sha’Michael Russell, 13, has been named by the Caddo Parish Coroner’s Office as one of three...

Teen killed shielding sister in Shreveport shooting posthumously receives Youth Heroism Award

Updated: Oct. 5, 2026 at 11:14 AM CDT
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By Aysha Decuir
A national foundation is honoring a 13-year-old boy who died trying to shield his younger sister during a shooting at a Shreveport apartment complex.

State

Sha’Michael Russell, 13, has been named by the Caddo Parish Coroner’s Office as one of three...

Coroner identifies 13-year-old killed in west Shreveport triple shooting

Updated: Oct. 5, 2026 at 10:49 AM CDT
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By Christina Schaefer and Bailey Thomas
A 13-year-old boy killed in a shooting at a west Shreveport apartment complex Monday, Sept. 28 has been identified by the Caddo Parish Coroner’s Office.

News

TRAFFIC ALERT

I-10 lane closures near spillway set to begin Monday

Updated: Oct. 4, 2026 at 10:57 PM CDT
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By FOX 8 Staff
Roadwork will run nightly for two weeks between St. James Parish line and Spencer Chauvin Bridge

News

French Quarter restaurant blames Decatur Street construction for building damage

French Quarter restaurant owner says Decatur Street construction caused ceiling collapse

Updated: Oct. 4, 2026 at 10:42 PM CDT
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By FOX 8 Staff
Christina Marullo says cracks, buckling and a hole in the dining room ceiling followed more than a year of Sewerage and Water Board work nearby

News

Woman hospitalized, officer treated after New Orleans apartment fire, police say

Updated: Oct. 4, 2026 at 9:28 PM CDT
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By FOX 8 Staff
Oven fire forces evacuation of senior apartment building

News

Sen. John Kennedy, R-La., speaks during the Senate Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science,...

Sen. John Kennedy’s possible presidential run depends on ‘a bunch of goobers’

Updated: Oct. 4, 2026 at 8:51 PM CDT
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By Greg LaRose
Louisiana’s loquacious junior U.S. senator said Sunday he will ponder a run for president depending on which of his fellow Republicans pursues the office in 2028.

News

The Grammy-nominated American Patchwork Quartet recently performed for 60 talented art...

Grammy-nominated quartet helps St. Charles students find voice through art at Lafon Performing Arts Center

Updated: Oct. 4, 2026 at 8:45 PM CDT
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By Jennifer Crockett
International musicians are reviving folk songs and helping St. Charles Parish students find their voice through art.

News

Domecoming guide: What to know for Monday’s Saints-Falcons rivalry game

Updated: Oct. 4, 2026 at 1:31 PM CDT
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By Maddie Kerth
The Saints host the Falcons Monday night for 20th anniversary of Caesars Superdome reopening after Hurricane Katrina.

LSU

LSU quarterback Husan Longstreet (8) runs against McNeese linebacker Trace Meadows (9) during...

LSU back at No. 10 in AP Top 25 college football poll after 63-14 rout of McNeese

Updated: Oct. 4, 2026 at 1:20 PM CDT
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By Judy Black
Coach Lane Kiffin’s team got its No. 10 ranking back in the new Associated Press Top 25 poll released Sunday (Oct. 4).

News

New Orleans Crescent City Connection bridge

Crescent City Connection reopens after nearly 12-hour partial closure

Updated: Oct. 4, 2026 at 9:03 AM CDT
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By FOX 8 Staff
LSP troopers say a disabled trailer blocked three eastbound lanes Saturday afternoon into early Sunday morning.

News

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Man arrested after allegedly raping 2 people on LSU’s campus, authorities say

Updated: Oct. 4, 2026 at 4:38 AM CDT
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By WAFB Staff
Police said they arrested a man after he allegedly raped two people on LSU's campus.

State

LSU quarterback Sam Leavitt (10) throws before an NCAA college football game against McNeese...

LSU defeats McNeese 63-14 in Tiger Stadium

Updated: Oct. 3, 2026 at 10:50 PM CDT
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By WAFB Staff
No. 11 LSU defeated in-state opponent McNeese 63-14 on Saturday night at Tiger Stadium.

News

National Fried Chicken Festival rescheduled for Oct. 9-11 with expanded menu

National Fried Chicken Festival rescheduled for Oct. 9-11 with expanded menu, without headliner Nelly

Updated: Oct. 3, 2026 at 8:36 PM CDT
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By Jennifer Crockett
The National Fried Chicken Festival has been rescheduled for Oct. 9-11, with music lineup changes, new food offerings and a new location.

News

Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 in the Lower Garden District.

Historic New Orleans cemetery reopens for tours after 7-year closure

Updated: Oct. 3, 2026 at 8:22 PM CDT
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By Jennifer Crockett
Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 in New Orleans reopened for guided tours after seven years, following renovations, maintenance and preservation work.

News

Final 30-day push begins in Louisiana midterm races

Final 30-day push begins in Louisiana midterm races

Updated: Oct. 3, 2026 at 8:08 PM CDT
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By Jennifer Crockett
Louisiana voters prepare for the Nov. 3 midterm elections, with U.S. congressional races, local contests and the St. Tammany sheriff’s race on the ballot.

News

Two left lanes are blocked on US 90B East before the Crescent City Connection Bridge due to a...

Crash blocks two lanes on US 90B East before Crescent City Connection

Updated: Oct. 3, 2026 at 4:30 PM CDT
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By FOX 8 Staff
Traffic backed up to Stumpf Boulevard, officials say

News

Atlanta rapper 2 Chainz will headline next weekend's rescheduled National Fried Chicken...

Rescheduled National Fried Chicken Festival loses Nelly, Dillon Francis as musical headliners

Updated: Oct. 3, 2026 at 10:48 AM CDT
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By FOX 8 Staff
2 Chainz, Ying Yang Twins and Big Freedia still on the bill

News

Saints add rebirth to rivalry for Monday Night Football showdown with Falcons

Saints mark 20 years since Dome reopening with rebirth celebration against Falcons

Updated: Oct. 2, 2026 at 9:56 PM CDT
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By Jennifer Crockett
The Saints mark 20 years since the post-Katrina Dome reopening with a Rebirth Celebration featuring New Orleans music, memories and Monday Night Football.

News

New Orleans woman killed on I-10 after stopping to help flipped driver

Woman dies after stopping to help flipped driver on I-10

Updated: Oct. 2, 2026 at 6:20 PM CDT
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By Gabby Killett
A New Orleans woman died after she stopped to pull a trapped driver from a flipped car on Interstate 10

News

Despite rising interest rates, data from the New Orleans Metropolitan Association of Realtors...

As mortgage interest rates near 3-year high, can a new law make housing more affordable?

Updated: Oct. 2, 2026 at 5:16 PM CDT
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By Thanh Truong
One supporter of the new law believes it can deliver relief for first-time homebuyers and individuals with lower incomes.

News

Gretna Fest paused due to renovations, music continues with Gretna Festin'

Gretna Heritage Festival returns with new name, 4-week format

Updated: Oct. 2, 2026 at 5:03 PM CDT
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By Parker Boyd
This year, the festival will be called Gretna Festin’

News

New Orleans Police Cadets at their graduation on Oct. 2, 2026

NOPD advocate concerned cuts could put ‘too much’ on growing department

Updated: Oct. 2, 2026 at 4:53 PM CDT
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By Chris Joseph
The New Orleans Police Department is proposing cuts to civilian positions.

News

Ochsner Health has opened The Debra H. and Robert J. Patrick Neuroscience Institute, a...

Ochsner opens Patrick Neuroscience Institute in Gulf South

Updated: Oct. 2, 2026 at 4:34 PM CDT
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By FOX 8 Staff
$120 million facility opens to patients Monday, Oct. 5

State

MURRILL

Murrill joins ULM student athlete lawsuits over “draconian” action

Updated: Oct. 2, 2026 at 3:51 PM CDT
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By Charles Quigley
Louisiana AG joins two lawsuits involving ULM football players over their eligibilty.

News

Hurwitz Mintz closes after 102 years.

Hurwitz Mintz set to close after 102 years

Updated: Oct. 2, 2026 at 3:23 PM CDT
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By Andrés Fuentes
The store did not say when the last day of operation will be and what led to the closure, but everything from tables, to chairs, to couches and beds are on sale with some items up to 70% off.

State

Gypsy Rose Blanchard with ex-boyfriend Ken Urker

Drug use suspected in death of Ken Urker, father of Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s daughter

Updated: Oct. 2, 2026 at 3:05 PM CDT
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By KPLC Digital Team
Authorities in Lafourche Parish are investigating the death of Gypsy Rose Blanchard's ex-fiancé Ken Urker as drug-related after family members discovered him deceased inside his home on his birthday.

Crime

Eastern District of Louisiana | United States District Court

Feds say arrest of Northshore brothers for Hamas fundraising tied to larger operation

Updated: Oct. 2, 2026 at 11:59 AM CDT
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By FOX 8 Staff
The FBI accuses two Louisiana brothers of fundraising for Hamas

Crime

Man shoots, kills attempted home intruder on Harrison Avenue, NOPD says

Man shoots, kills attempted home intruder on Harrison Avenue, NOPD says

Updated: Oct. 2, 2026 at 8:39 AM CDT
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By FOX 8 Staff
A victim was found suffering from a gunshot wound

News

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Convicted rapist on the run arrested by U.S. Marshals

Updated: Oct. 1, 2026 at 11:47 PM CDT
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By FOX 8 Staff
St. Tammany Parish jury finds New Orleans man guilty in case involving mother, two children

News

Hundreds of people gathered at Cate Street Park to mourn three Southeastern Louisiana...

Vigil held for three Southeastern students killed in crash

Updated: Oct. 1, 2026 at 9:48 PM CDT
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By Andrés Fuentes
Hundreds gather to mourn students who died near Ponchatoula.

State

Gypsy Rose Blanchard announced she is expecting her first child with her boyfriend Ken Urker.

Ken Urker, ex-fiancé of Gypsy Rose Blanchard, reportedly found dead in Louisiana

Updated: Oct. 1, 2026 at 9:17 PM CDT
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By Jack Meyer
Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s ex-fiancé Ken Urker was found dead in Louisiana, according to a report from TMZ.

News

Central Lafourche High student arrested for threatening to kill students at school, police say

Updated: Oct. 1, 2026 at 9:01 PM CDT
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By FOX 8 Staff
Raceland teen jailed following Snapchat video

News

Beloved New Orleans restaurant to close after more than a century in business

Casamento’s owner plans to close New Orleans restaurant after nearly 60 years

Updated: Oct. 1, 2026 at 7:19 PM CDT
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By Parker Boyd
After more than a century of serving New Orleans, Casamento’s Restaurant faces an uncertain future as owner CJ Gerdes prepares to retire.

News

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Health policy experts weigh in on ACA refund checks

Updated: Oct. 1, 2026 at 7:05 PM CDT
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By Sabrina Wilson
The refund checks come as health insurance costs have skyrocketed for many people after the enhanced ACA tax credits expired.
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