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Crime & Emergencies in ...
An inmate, 68, died in custody at Jefferson Parish Correctional Center. Found unresponsive, no foul play is suspected. An autopsy is pending, and his identity has not been released.
Mark Haynes, 56, has been charged with second-degree murder and weapons charges related to a homicide in Gretna, LA, with police seeking public assistance.
A pedestrian, Jeremy Grubbs (47), was killed on LA 447 in Livingston Parish after being hit by a Chevrolet Silverado. Police are investigating the pre-dawn incident.
Politics & Govt in ...
St. Charles Parish government buildings closed on Nov. 27-28 for Thanksgiving; waste collection resumes Dec. 1.
Community & Society in ...
Coco Gauff visited the newly renovated Joe Brown Park tennis courts in New Orleans, celebrated with local fans, and honored by a plaque for her US Open win.
New Orleans prepares for the 52nd Bayou Classic with enhanced security and traffic measures, including NOHSEP activation and support from state police and the National Guard.
The St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office enjoyed participating in the Holy Trinity Lutheran Ministries Fall Fest, engaging with kids and showcasing law enforcement gear.
Sports in ...
The Saints lost to the Falcons 24-10, with missed scoring chances and a weak performance by kicker Blake Grupe contributing to the defeat, despite the defense scoring on an interception return.
Harry Reid III was arrested by the St. John Parish Sheriff's Office in connection to an armed robbery, with public assistance being crucial in his capture.
The New Orleans Police Department Crime Lab received full accreditation and is restoring Serology services post-Hurricane Katrina, aiming for operational DNA lab by 2027.
Dr. Marion Lee pleads guilty to defrauding Medicare in a $24 million scheme involving unnecessary genetic testing and faces $4 million in restitution and potential imprisonment.
A Terrebonne Parish man was charged with gross littering and interference with navigation after sinking a vessel in Bayou Terrebonne, obstructing water flow.
Weather & Environment in ...
Mixed New Orleans weather includes showers, thunderstorms, fog, and sunshine; NWS forecasts 50% chance of rain today, sunny weekend, followed by increased showers and cooldown midweek.
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