Pretrial release denied for man accused of planning New Orleans terror attack
NEW ORLEANS, La. (WAFB) - A federal judge denied pretrial release for the suspect who reportedly planned a terror attack in New Orleans targeting federal law enforcement. Federal Magistrate Judge Carole Whitehurst in Louisiana’s Western District on Thursday ordered that New Iberia native Micah Legnon, 29, must stay...
$2.1M bond set for man accused of shooting deliveryman, killing motorist in Fairgrounds
A suspect accused of shooting a package deliveryman and then killing a motorist within hours in the Fairgrounds area was ordered held on a $2.1 million bond in Orleans Parish Criminal District Court on Friday. Lance Daniel Dodd, 38, was booked into the Orleans Justice Center Tuesday evening on second-degree...
After WDSU questions, New Orleans activates new alerts to detect cars on Bourbon Street...
Nearly a year after the deadly terrorist attack on Bourbon Street, New Orleans police are now activating new technology designed to alert officers when a vehicle enters Bourbon Street during pedestrian only hours a move that comes after WDSU began asking why the system was not already in use. For...
Orleans Parish reserve deputy and local musician Michael Ward dies after 20 years of...
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Orleans Parish Reserve Sheriff’s Deputy Michael Reno Ward has died after more than 20 years of service with the sheriff’s office, Sheriff Susan Hutson announced. Ward served in the Special Operations and Motorcycle divisions during his tenure with the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office. He...
Orleans Parish School Board delays decision on Leah Chase School closure
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The Orleans Parish School Board delayed a decision Thursday night on whether to close the Leah Chase School Uptown, as parents and teachers showed up in large numbers to fight to keep the school open. Emotions ran high at the meeting as families and teachers advocated...
Marrero Man Sentenced to 33 Months for Machine Gun Possession and Drug Offense in...
In Jefferson Parish, a 25-year-old man from Marrero, identified as Jahbrell Price, has faced the gavel, sentenced to a 33-month stint in prison for possession of a machine gun and intent to distribute a controlled substance. Price, who pleaded guilty to the charges, will also be under supervised release for three...
The Horns and Whistles Work
Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. In a residential neighborhood in Kenner, Louisiana, two vehicles full of Border Patrol agents speed down the street. Their goal is to work quickly, before the protesters show up and start blowing...
Voodoo doll of an ICE agent found posted to a tree in New Orleans
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) launched Operation Catahoula Crunch, an immigration enforcement sweep, in New Orleans on Dec. 3. Since the operation's launch, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents have been seen in New Orleans and surrounding areas, detaining individuals and conducting raids....
Gretna butcher shop offers prepared holiday meals for busy families
GRETNA, La. (WVUE) - A local butcher shop is helping families prepare for Christmas with pre-made holiday meals that require minimal preparation at home. Gourmet Butcher Block, located at 2144 Belchase Highway in Gretna, has been serving the community for 31 years. Owner Glenn Mistich said the business offers holiday...
NOPD: Man wounded while driving on North Claiborne Overpass
According to investigators, the victim heard gunshots as he was driving on the overpass. A few moments later, the victim realized he had been shot. That’s when, police say, the victim drove to a hospital to seek medical care.
