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A woman whose body was found inside a Central City apartment this week was identified by the Orleans Parish Coroner’s Office Thursday. Her death was labelled a strangling. Lynne Doyle, 61, was found with her body wrapped in a blanket inside an apartment in the 1900 block of Josephine Street Monday evening, according to

The trial for former New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell has been pushed to next year.

The Jefferson Parish District Attorney's Office formally charged a San Antonio woman with stealing more than $500,000 from the Elmwood event company where she'd been an employee, according to court records. Michelle Stroud, 58, was charged Monday with felony theft valued over $25,000. She is accused of taking the money

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - An Orleans Parish grand jury has indicted Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill in connection with a probe into alleged threats she made to New Orleans city leaders in May, according to Orleans Criminal Court Judge Laurie White. A $400,000 bond was set for Murrill, according to...

The military air base in Belle Chasse, LA, is slated to receive new squadrons of fighter jets for the U.S. Navy and Air Force reservists stationed there. The former commander of the facility, who worked behind the scenes to secure the aircraft, said their arrival will help ensure the future viability of the base.

My church had many latecomers on a recent Sunday after a stopped train blocked traffic on Metairie Road. Again. Stoppages are happening more often since the railroad relocated its inspections and crew changes. The resulting blocked traffic is not only annoying; it’s dangerous, as emergency vehicles cannot get through.

As we move into the 4th of July weekend, police agencies are ramping up efforts to make sure drivers and boaters are sober. "In an effort to prevent alcohol-related injuries and fatalities, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office will be participating in National 'Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over' enforcement campaign...

Chick-fil-A’s new Gretna outpost wasted no time drawing a crowd on June 11, with cars snaking through the drive-thru, customers stacking up at the walk-up window, and more than 1,500 transactions logged before the first day was over. Mayor Belinda Constant even jumped behind the counter to help serve lunch, while openi

A bellflower is an herbaceous plant celebrated for its distinctive bell-shaped blooms. It’s also the name of a smart new art and antiques shopping destination on St. Charles Avenue. Inspired by the floral motifs that adorned 18th-century furniture and architecture, The Bellflower pays homage to the craftsmanship of the

A newly signed Louisiana law requires criminal defendants to seek prosecutor approval for judge trials, drawing criticism from public defenders and local lawmakers. Each day at Orleans Parish Criminal District Court, criminal defendants appear before 12 judges in what is arguably the busiest courthouse in Louisiana. Ma