Folsom Shooting Leaves One Man Critically Injured as 19-Year-Old is Arrested for Obstruction
A man is critically injured following a shooting in Folsom, St. Tammany Parish, with Kaden Robertson arrested for obstruction of justice. An investigation is underway, involving a gun and marijuana found at the scene.
Mother and Daughter Escape as Car Erupts in Flames in New Orleans' French Quarter
A car caught fire in the French Quarter of New Orleans, near the Royal Sonesta Hotel. The occupants, a mother and daughter, escaped unharmed but lost Christmas gifts in the blaze. The hotel was undamaged and operations continued as normal.
Westwego Drug Dealer Sentenced to Consecutive Life Terms for Double Murder
Gerald "Bird" Barker was sentenced to consecutive life terms for the second-degree murders of two individuals in a residence linked to drug activities. The judge also imposed additional penalties for other convictions related to the case.
Disgraced Ex-Priest Lawrence Hecker, 93, Sentenced to Life for 1975 Child Rape and Kidnapping in New Orleans Church
Former Catholic Priest Lawrence Hecker, 93, was sentenced to life without parole after pleading guilty to charges including rape and kidnapping from a 1975 incident. The trial faced delays due to his dementia and a judge's recusal.












