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Five people shot, one dead after shooting at Hammond apartment complex
1+ hour, 11+ min ago (69+ words) The Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating a shooting at an apartment complex in Hammond. According to TPSO, five people were shot at the Willow Villa apartment complex. One of the victims, a man in his 20s, has died from his…...
New Orleans teachers accused of locking nonverbal child with autism in closet
1+ hour, 32+ min ago (132+ words) The New Orleans Police Department has arrested one person and is seeking two others accused of locking a nonverbal child with autism in a closet at an area school. According to the NOPD, the incident happened Jan. 26 at Arthur Ashe…...
Loved ones celebrate Jefferson Parish man's 100th birthday
2+ hour, 42+ min ago (170+ words) Loved ones celebrate Jefferson Parish man's 100th birthday'WDSU A Jefferson Parish man is marking a milestone as he turned 100 years old on Feb Loved ones planned a party in Shrewsbury for Leo Scott, Sr to celebrate his contributions to his family,…...
New Orleans mayor signs executive order banning ICE partnerships
3+ hour, 1+ min ago (88+ words) New Orleans mayor signs executive order banning ICE partnerships'WDSU The New Orleans mayor signed an executive order Thursday that would ban the police department from forming partnerships with Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Mayor Helena Moreno has banned new ICE partnerships…...
Antoine Massey sentenced to 60 years after rape, kidnapping conviction
4+ hour, 8+ min ago (149+ words) A man who escaped from the Orleans Parish jail last year has been sentenced in a separate rape case. Antoine Massey was convicted of second-degree rape, second-degree kidnapping, domestic abuse of a dating partner by strangulation and violating a protection…...
Instagram chief says he does not believe people can get clinically addicted to social media
4+ hour, 8+ min ago (386+ words) Adam Mosseri, the head of Meta's Instagram, testified Wednesday during a landmark social media trial in Los Angeles that he disagrees with the idea that people can be clinically addicted to social media platforms. The question of addiction is a…...
Stream Zulu Ball, Orpheus Ball, Mardi Gras Day Coverage on Very Local
5+ hour, 6+ min ago (147+ words) Starting Friday, Feb. 13, stream live coverage of the Zulu Ball on Very Local. Experience one of Carnival's most iconic traditions as the celebration unfolds in real time. The festivities continue with live coverage of the Orpheus Ball, bringing you more…...
Going to Knights of Chaos, Knights of Babylon, or Krewe of Muses tonight? Here's the forecast
7+ hour, 25+ min ago (84+ words) Just like previous parades, warm conditions are expected with mostly dry conditions. Get ready for Knights of Chaos, Knights of Babylon, and Krewe of Muses tonight? Here's your forecast! Things are looking great! At the start of Knights of Chaos,…...
Warm, partly cloudy forecast for today's parades, latest on weekend storms
8+ hour, 20+ min ago (180+ words) Highs next several days in the 70s. Storms expected this weekend. Get ready for another round of warm weather! Afternoon highs reach 70-74 degrees with partly to mostly cloudy skies. There could be a spotty shower or two this afternoon, but most…...
Civil War-era projectile found in abandoned New Orleans home
9+ hour, 9+ min ago (81+ words) Civil War-era projectile found in abandoned New Orleans home'WDSU Search location by ZIP code Civil War-era projectile found in abandoned New Orleans home The New Orleans Police Department is investigating after a Civil War-era projectile was found in an abandoned…...