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Hoff, Babin lead PJP II to first-round playoff victory
- BY DAVE WOODALL | Contributing writer
Pope John Paul II was clinging to a three-point halftime lead, and then the Jaguars picked the perfect time to play one of their best halves of basketball this season.
The winner of the St. Paul's-Carencro playoff game dominated the third quarter to advance
- BY JOSEPH HALM | Staff writer
St. Paul's coach Stephen Dale had a simple message for his team in the halftime locker room — keep up the pressure.
Man jailed in January fatal shooting in Michoud
- By GABRIELLA KILLETT | Staff writer
A man accused of killing his uncle on Chef Menteur Highway last month was booked on a count of second-degree murder Wednesday, according to court records.
Woman on back of motorcycle dies of injuries in Metairie crash
- BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer
A woman died at a hospital Friday from injuries she suffered while she was a passnger on a motorcycle that crashed into a vehicle in Metairie on Tuesday, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office said.
Two-story house collapses in Harvey fire; heat damages surrounding homes
- By GABRIELLA KILLETT | Staff writer
A two-story home in Harvey collapsed Friday afternoon after flames engulfed the building in a three-alarm blaze.
Louisiana House approves expanding death penalty to include electrocution, nitrogen gas
- By JAMES FINN | Staff writer
Louisiana death row prisoners could be electrocuted and gassed to death under a bill approved Friday by the state House, part of an ambitious bid by Republican Gov. Jeff Landry to overhaul the…
Louisiana House votes to expand death penalty, make youth court records public, cut parole
- By JAMES FINN and MEGHAN FRIEDMANN | Staff writer
Louisiana death row prisoners could be electrocuted and gassed to death under a bill approved by the state House, one of several pieces of Gov. Jeff Landry’s ambitious crime agenda that cleare…
St. Charles guild names top artists for February
The winners of the St. Charles Art Guild February Artist of the Month 2024 competition are, from left, Gerry Geisler, watercolor, first place; Glenn Higgins, oil, and Carolyn Clausing, waterco…
Slidell Taco Bell employee accused of mid-shift robbery, police say
- By GABRIELLA KILLETT | Staff writer
A Slidell Taco Bell employee is behind bars after police say he stole money from the restaurant mid-shift Thursday evening.
New Louisiana Supreme Court map, which adds a second majority-Black district, passes House
- BY MEGHAN FRIEDMANN | Staff writer
The Louisiana House overwhelmingly approved a plan to redraw the state Supreme Court map to add a second majority-Black district on Friday.
Environmental groups sue to strip Louisiana of power to approve carbon capture wells
- BY TRISTAN BAURICK | Staff writer
Environmental groups are suing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency over its recent decision to hand Louisiana new powers to approve carbon dioxide injection wells, a pivotal regulatory sh…
Louisiana lawmakers target pronouns, gender identity in bills aimed at LGBTQ+ students
- By PATRICK WALL | Staff writer
Republican lawmakers filed bills for the upcoming session that would restrict what pronouns students can use and forbid classroom discussions about sexual orientation or gender identity.
A Pearl River sophom*ore needed just 82 pitches to throw a perfect game against Riverdale
- BY JOSEPH HALM | Staff writer
Pearl River sophom*ore Xan Harwell knew he had to keep his head straight — literally.
Two men killed in shootings earlier this week identified by New Orleans coroner
- By KASEY BUBNASH | Staff writer
Two men who were killed in New Orleans shootings earlier this week were identified Friday by the Orleans Parish Coroner's Office as 33-year-old Shane Casmier and 22-year-old Erin Lewis.
New Orleans bakery opening its fourth location with plans to expand across the South
- BY CHELSEA SHANNON | Staff writer
The New Orleans-based dessert shop known for its stylish decor and macarons has opened its fourth location in the New Orleans metro area.
Pet of the week
Elliot is a 7-month-old pup transferred to Northshore Humane Society this January. He is a spunky little dude with a sweet, loving personality. He gets along with other pups and cats and is th…
John Bel Edwards to be visiting fellow at Harvard's Kennedy School this spring
- BY TYLER BRIDGES | Staff writer
Former Gov. John Bel Edwards will have a new gig temporarily.
St. Tammany Library looking for more community partnerships
- BY JACKIE RIECKE | Contributing writer
Over the years, the library has provided opportunities for patrons to donate to a local nonprofit in exchange for waived fees, such as Food For Fines during Library Week in April, and througho…
The 2024 Atlantic hurricane season storm names are out. See the list.
- By KASEY BUBNASH | Staff writer
We're just over 100 days away from the start of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season, and this year's official list of storm names is out.
- BY MICHELLE CHAPMAN | THE ASSOCIATED PRESS
AT&T said the hourslong outage to its U.S. cellphone network Thursday appeared to be the result of a technical error, not a malicious attack.
What is permitless carry? Louisiana residents could soon carry concealed guns without training.
- By JULIA GUILBEAU | Staff writer
Louisiana lawmakers could soon let residents 18 years or older carry a concealed handgun withoutobtaining a permit or a license.
New Orleans priest accused of raping boy may be too ill to stand trial
- BY JILLIAN KRAMER | Staff writer
Lawrence Hecker, the retired New Orleans priest accused of raping and kidnapping a teenager nearly 50 years ago, may be too ill to stand trial next month, his attorneys argued Friday.
Lenten fish fries in St. Tammany Parish
- Staff report
LAMB OF GOD Lutheran Church, 57210 Allen Road in Slidell, March 1 (6 p.m.-8 p.m.) Fried fish and sides. Free will offerings accepted.
LSU kicks another fraternity off campus after three members received criminal citations
- BY ANDREA GALLO | Staff writer
- Updated
LSU booted the Theta Xi fraternity from campus and told members they needed to vacate their house by the end of last month after three members received criminal citations under Louisiana’s ant…
Gunfire drew the NOPD to a French Quarter home. They found meth and signs of a vicious bite.
- By GABRIELLA KILLETT | Staff writer
Bail was set Thursday at $298,000 for Jeremy Mitchell, 41.
Man wounded in shooting that closed Crescent City Connection dies, New Orleans police say
- By KASEY BUBNASH and MISSY WILKINSON | Staff writer
A 23-year-old man who was wounded in a shooting that closed the Crescent City Connection for hours Thursday afternoon has died, the New Orleans Police Department said Friday.
Find out why a local scholar includes Taylor Swift in her talk about Romantic poets
- BY CHRIS SMITH | Contributing writer
The focus will be on Romantic poets — and on pop icon Taylor Swift — when Christie Cognovich, Ph.D., gives a series of lectures this spring at the East Bank Regional Library, 4747 W. Napoleon …
Islenos and Italian festivals, and more area community news
- Staff reports
LOS ISLENOS FIESTA: The festival of food, living history, crafts, music and rides will be held March 2-3 on the grounds of Los Isleños Museum, 1357 Bayou Road in St. Bernard. $5 for ages 13 an…
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