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Drought-induced low water levels in the Mississippi River are leading to saltwater intrusion, jeopardizing the drinking water for Louisiana residents.

Fox 8 sought documentation to support recent assertions from the mayor's office

Gray TV will host its gubernatorial debate on Tues., Sep. 26 at the University of New Orleans.

Kirkpatrick is the mayor’s pick to lead the New Orleans Police Department as its new superintendent and the first permanent female chief.

Tangipahoa Sheriff Daniel Edwards said that the juvenile in question posted a Snapchat message indicating a “grenade” had been dropped inside the school.

Police confirmed the load was too tall and the helicopter engine hit the overpass.

They say a man has barricaded himself inside a home in the 14000 block of Peltier Drive.

Jefferson Parish President Cynthia Lee Sheng said the parish is already helping its partners in Plaquemines Parish.

Two individuals are in custody after leading police on a chase that began at the Walmart on Natchez Drive around 6:30 p.m., according to police.

On Thursday, Sept. 21, a birthday celebration for Mattox was held in Ruston.

The city says they are on track to demolish about 30% more buildings and cut about 25% more overgrown lots than last year.

According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ latest reading, the saltwater wedge in the Mississippi River is about 10 miles away from the Belle Chasse and Braithwaithe water plants.

Ursuline Academy students in New Orleans observed 67 new U.S. citizens, fostering gratitude for their own citizenship.

The victim was struck at approximately 5:45 p.m., police said

Just over two years after the shooting that took the life of 41-year-old Randy Johnson, father of three and well-known Gulfport barber, his killer has been sentenced.

Here's a list of things happening in New Orleans and the surrounding areas this weekend from Sept. 22 - Sept. 24.

A former priest, sitting in jail on child sex abuse charges, wants his bond, reduced. An attorney for Lawrence Hecker filed the paperwork Wednesday, saying Hecker isn't a flight risk and should be at home.

A group of school nurses in Jefferson Parish said they’re not being fairly compensated, and the district said the problem is rooted in a recent change in state policy.

Dr. Clarence Becknell recently earned his Doctor of Education from Xavier University. During the process, he was determined to highlight the challenges of veterans adjusting to life after the military.

Hip-hop enthusiasts, gear up! A mysterious pre-save link to Lil Wayne’s forthcoming project, “Tha Fix Before Tha VI,” unexpectedly appeared on the legendary rapper’s Twitter and Instagram profiles on Wednesday (Sept. 20).

The four-day event kicks off Thursday with the Hall of Fame induction ceremony at the Mary C. O’Keefe Cultural Arts Center.

Emde has been charged with several sex crimes against children under the age of 10, including statutory sexual offense with a child by an adult, indecent liberties with a child and statutory rape of a child by adult.

A new Gray TV poll shows the majority of registered voters in Louisiana oppose the state's abortion law.

Rather than take a rumored plea deal for a manslaughter charge, Hayes is set for a new trial to begin on Feb. 5.

The saltwater wedge in the Mississippi River quickly moves through Plaquemines Parish and state emergency officials believe it will reach St. Bernard Parish in the first week of October.

Police say they responded to the scene around 9:55 p.m. That’s where they found Axel Ulloa dead on the scene.

The sheriff says that the incidents have been occurring in the 2200 block of Severn Avenue in Metairie.

Two vehicles collided, ejecting both occupants of the dirt bike.

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.

Rain upriver could forestall the creeping saltwater wedge