NOPD investigates homicide in Leonidas neighborhood
New Orleans Police homicide detectives are investigating a fatal shooting in the 2600 block of Cambronne Street. Police say shortly before 6 p.m. Saturday, officers were sent to investigate a call of a man shot in that location.
Garage Clothing Brand Opens First Store in Louisiana
METAIRIE, La (press release) – Lakeside Shopping Center announced that Garage, the Canadian-born clothing brand, is opening its first Louisiana location on Friday, Oct. 10. Located in the main mall next to Alo Yoga, the shopping center says the new store brings Garage’s signature spotlight on denim, everyday basics...
Polls open across New Orleans for local elections: What to know
NEW ORLEANS — Voters in the New Orleans area are heading to the polls on Saturday to cast ballots in a number of high-stakes elections that could shape local government for years to come. More than 40,000 voters cast their ballots early, signaling a potential record turnout. Polls opened...
New Orleans Police Seek Public’s Assistance in Locating Persons of Interest in Bienville Street...
The New Orleans Police Department is seeking the public's help to locate three persons of interest in connection with a homicide that took place on the 1000 block of Bienville Street on Monday. New Orleans Police Department Homicide Section detectives believe these individuals may possess crucial information...
Secretary of State orders removal of poll worker lanyards featuring Darren Lombard’s name
The Louisiana Secretary of State's office is asking that poll workers remove lanyards that prominently feature the name of Orleans Parish Criminal Clerk Darren Lombard, who is running for reelection. Voters arrived at polling stations Saturday morning to find poll workers wearing lanyards with Lombard's name and...
Boeing completes F-15C Eagle upgrades for US Air Force
Boeing’s Government Services team has finished upgrades for 37 US Air Force (USAF) F-15C Eagle jets at the Louisiana Air National Guard Base in New Orleans. The F-15Cs have undergone critical subsystem changes to maintain longevity. Why it matters:. The system modifications are crucial for aging aircraft to retain...
A long-lost ancient Roman artifact reappears in a New Orleans backyard
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A New Orleans family cleaning up their overgrown backyard made an extremely unusual find: Under the weeds was a mysterious marble tablet with Latin characters that included the phrase “spirits of the dead.” “The fact that it was in Latin that really just gave us pause, right?” said Daniella...
Hernando County Fugitive Caught In Louisiana, Gets 5 Years In Florida Prison
BROOKSVILLE, Fla. – A Hernando County man who fled during his trial for child sex offenses was sentenced yesterday to 15 years in state prison and designated as a Sexual Offender. Christian Fischer, 43, was /convicted in absentia/ in February after failing to appear for the second day of his trial.
‘Born and bred in the bayou!’ New names for Audubon Zoo’s Capybara pups
The three Capybara pups introduced to the world back in July now have names.
Groves back in Louisiana, booked into Angola
Derrick Groves is now in the Angola State Penitentiary after authorities returned him to Louisiana from Georgia on Friday. State troopers, FBI agents, and federal marshals flew to Atlanta to pick up Groves and to shuttle him to Baton Rouge.
