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Tangipahoa deputies say a Hammond cyclist was killed in a hit-and-run on Old Covington Highway; investigators are searching for a maroon Toyota Avalon. Tips to TPSO or Crime Stoppers may be eligible for reward.
State and federal agencies are asking for help finding Manmeet Singh, wanted in connection with a Sept. 23 wrong‑way crash on I‑10 that killed a 21‑year‑old.
The St. Charles Parish sheriff warns scammers are using jail roster data to pressure relatives into paying with Apple Pay or gift cards.
St. Charles deputies say a Des Allemands resident was arrested March 5 after investigators recovered roughly 4.6 kg (about 10 pounds) of meth during a probe. He was booked at Nelson Coleman Correctional Center.
Food & Drinks in ...
Alon Shaya’s Safta's Table opened in Lakeview this week, serving approachable Mediterranean dishes from breakfast through dinner with a grab‑and‑go case and patio.
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DISH customers in New Orleans face a possible blackout of WVUE‑Fox 8 this Tuesday at 6 p.m. unless the broadcaster and DISH reach a deal.
Weather & Environment in ...
Patchy fog this morning; highs near 826F and scattered storms likely through Sunday.
Community & Society in ...
The Odyssey House sobering center closed on Jan. 15 after the city removed its funding from the 2026 budget, leaving a 25‑bed site shuttered and advocates scrambling. Providers warn hospitals and police will absorb more demand without the center.
An early‑morning bomb threat forced St. Mary’s Dominican to clear its campus Friday; police searched the grounds and gave the all‑clear within an hour.
Dense coastal fog could slow Friday morning commutes while highs surge into the low 80s. Showers possible this afternoon and a stronger storm threat arrives Sunday.
Baton Rouge wing spot Empire Wingz will open at 1521 Ambassador Caffery Parkway in Lafayette, taking over a former Subway. The chain is known for its sauces and VJ Fries.
New Orleans police warn residents after callers posing as officers leave fake-warrant voicemails and demand payment. Officials say these messages are fraudulent and should be reported.
A 23‑year‑old tied to a St. Rose home invasion was found dead on nearby railroad tracks; two residents inside escaped unharmed.
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