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Katrina at 20: The Superdome, battered and beaten, now stands as a testament to New Orleans' recovery
Twenty years ago today, thousands of people entered the Superdome to take shelter from Hurricane Katrina, before it destroyed thousands of homes and businesses and took numerous lives. The next mornin...
Aug 28, 2025 courtesy of U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Bryan Vasquez cause of death linked to blunt force trauma caused by an alligator, according to Orleans Parish coroner
We now know how 12-year-old Bryan Vasquez died. New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick made the announcement during a brief news conference yesterday afternoon. "The coroner has determined...
Aug 28, 2025 BRYAN VASQUEZ (courtesy of New Orleans Police Department)
New Orleans to host LIV Golf tournament in June of 2026
LIV Golf is coming to New Orleans. Governor Landry was on hand to announce that the South Course at New Orleans' City Park will host a LIV Golf tournament June 26th through the 28th of next year. Duri...
Aug 27, 2025
New Orleans Saints name Spencer Rattler starting quarterback for week one matchup against Arizona Cardinals
Saints head coach Kellen Moore announced that second-year quarterback Spencer Rattler will be the team's starting quarterback for week one against the Arizona Cardinals. Rattler won a tight competitio...
Aug 27, 2025 New Orleans Saints QB SPENCER RATTLER (courtesy of Michael C. Hebert/New Orleans Saints)
Katrina at 20: Former Governor Bobby Jindal reflects on Louisiana's challenges in the aftermath of historic hurricane
We continue to reflect on the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. Bobby Jindal represented Louisiana's first Congressional district when Katrina came ashore leaving much of southeast Louisiana dest...
Aug 27, 2025 Derek Bridges / CC
UPDATE: Victim of Ponchatoula road rage incident, 17-year-old Katelynn Strate, dies; Barry West now faces 2nd Degree Murder charge
FROM THE TANGIPAHOA PARISH SHERIFF'S OFFICE: This evening, following her family's decision to give the Gift of Life, the victim in this case has officially become a donor hero. The young mother has be...
Aug 26, 2025 KATELYNN STRATE
Update: Smitty's Supply, Inc. issues statement regarding August 22 incident at its Roseland facility
STATEMENT FROM SMITTY'S SUPPLY, INC., REGARDING AUG. 22 INCIDENT ROSELAND, La. - Aug. 26, 2025 - Following is a statement from Smitty's Supply regarding the Aug. 22 incident at the company's Roseland,...
Aug 26, 2025 courtesy of Louisiana State Police
Willis Knighton Health in Shreveport-Bossier City area announces partnership with Mayo Clinic Care Network
A game changer in healthcare in the Shreveport-Bossier City area, as Willis Knighton Health has joined the Mayo Clinic Care Network. Dr. Lane Rosen, the medical director of radiation-oncology at Willi...
Aug 26, 2025
Body of missing 12-year-old New Orleans boy Bryan Vasquez found in lagoon near his home
A sad end to a search for a 12-year-old New Orleans boy. New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick says searchers found Bryan Vasquez dead in a lagoon near his home. "It was actually the Caju...
Aug 26, 2025 BRYAN VASQUEZ (courtesy of New Orleans Police Department)
Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser continues call to impose an inspection fee on imported seafood
Lieutenant Governor Billy Nungesser is renewing his call for President Trump and Louisiana's Congressional delegation to impose a 10-cent-per-pound seafood inspection fee. "That would allow them to hi...
Aug 26, 2025 Lt. Governor BILLY NUNGESSER
