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Crime & Emergencies in ...
Two fatal accidents occurred on November 21st in Louisiana, with Matthew Shields and Hezzie McCaleb losing their lives in separate incidents. Danny Tabor Jr. faces charges following the crash that killed Shields.
Louisiana officials cited Jahrii Rice for multiple deer hunting violations, including illegal hours and methods, exceeding limits, and hunting without a license.
Community & Society in ...
New Orleans Council met to pass legislation on disaster recovery and urban growth, including a lease with S&M Collections Center LLC, and honored local figures Kevin Stamp Jr. and Laketa M. Smith.
Retail & Industry in ...
Drone Institute, LLC plans a $340,000 expansion of its Lafayette HQ, creating about 1,400 jobs in the next decade and strengthening its commitment to drone innovation and education.
A Clifton man was fined for catching double the legal limit of crappie without a license in Louisiana. The fish were confiscated and donated to charity. He may face additional fines and restitution.
Transportation & Infrastructure in ...
LaSalle Park Walk Track in Jefferson Parish will be partially closed from November 24, 2025, for 75 days due to construction, with detours in place for joggers and strollers.
Metairie Road (LA 611-9) will have alternating lane closures from November 24-26, 2025, for striping and signal upgrades, affecting traffic in both directions.
Politics & Govt in ...
LDWF announces $5.21 million in conservation project funding through the Louisiana Outdoors Forever Program, with project details available on its website.
The Belle Chasse Bridge and Tunnel Replacement Project is causing lane closures around Belle Chasse, affecting LA-23 and nearby roads, with planned detours and potential delays for travelers.
Honduran man, Miguel Angel Lopez-Mejia, faces indictment for illegal reentry into the US after a prior deportation; potential penalties include prison, supervised release, and fines.
The Louisiana DOTD has announced a temporary closure of I-10 in East Baton Rouge on Nov 26 from 1-5 AM for power line removal, with minimal expected disruptions.
NOPD and NHTSA run a "Click It or Ticket" campaign during Thanksgiving to enforce seat belt use; this follows statistics showing high fatality rates in unbelted passengers.
Two men were killed in a shooting in New Orleans' Tulane-Gravier area; drugs were present at the scene. The NOPD continues to investigate with no suspects apprehended.
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