The community gathered to remember Yoko, a beloved local tattoo artist and DJ, who tragically lost their life in a hit-and-run accident Tuesday (Sept. 19).
On Saturday evening (Sept. 23), a fire was reported at the New Orleans Midtown Hotel. The NOFD was on the scene within minutes of the 911 call at 6:57 p.m., according to initial reports.
An accident occurred on the U.S. Hwy 11 bridge in St. Tammany Parish, resulting in the death of a New Orleans man early Saturday morning, according to police.
The saltwater wedge flowing up the Mississippi River has the city of New Orleans under a state of emergency. The Army Corps of Engineers expects the wedge to be in the New Orleans area by Oct. 28.
Tangipahoa Sheriff Daniel Edwards said that the juvenile in question posted a Snapchat message indicating a “grenade” had been dropped inside the school.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.