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A Harvey woman accused of killing her three-year-old has been found incompetent to stand trial. Alexis Welsh, 32, was arrested in August and was booked with first-degree murder in connection with her son’s death. She had a mental competency hearing on Wednesday, Nov. 5, where she was ruled incompetent...

SLIDELL, La. - A man disguised with a fake limp, cane, and neck brace robbed a Louisiana bank in broad daylight before fleeing on foot — dropping the act as soon as he made his escape, police said. Slidell Police said the robbery happened on November 7 and released...

New Orleans Police have issued a public call for assistance in locating Jeremy Johnson, the suspect in a recent case of domestic aggravated assault, extortion, stalking, and unlawful communications. According to the NOPD News release, Johnson, identified as a Black male born on March 8, 1990, is believed to be...

There’s a short-lived freeze watch looming in the New Orleans area. The worst of the cold is yet to come before a warming trend returns to the region

NEW ORLEANS — Three suspects have pleaded guilty to manslaughter in the killing of a French Quarter tour guide, avoiding a trial that was set to begin Monday. Jerben Albarec, 18, Joshua Bonifacio, 20, and Kevin Nunez, 16, had faced life sentences for their roles in the death of Kristie Gioe Thibodeaux, who was found...

A source tells Realtor.com that Schumer has changed her mind about selling the "dramatic" dwelling, which she bought in 2021.

The journey of plastic bags from the grocery store to their final destination has always been shrouded in mystery. Many of us, especially those living in New Orleans, often suspect that these bags end up in the landfill, despite being dropped off at collection points near grocery store doors. However, a recent...

The following new promotions and new hires have recently been announced by south Louisiana businesses. Sarah Alt has been hired as the first chief information officer for Phelps. Alt is certified in AI governance by the International Association of Privacy Professionals. She has contributed to ethical guidelines and...

Has been designated a global “Creative City of Music” by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO). New Orleans is just the 10th U.S. city to join UNESCO’s Creative Cities network, which includes 350 cities around the world, and New Orleans and Kansas City are the only U.S. cities...

Nice! We received 642 in this week’s Cartoon Caption Contest. From presidential pardons to turkey necks, these were a great mix of creative concepts. Our winner hit the jackpot with a deep-fried delight. Well played, everyone!. As always, when we have duplicate entries, and we always do, we pick...