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The Fifth Congressional District race is exploding with contenders from both parties as Congresswoman Julia Letlow prepares for Senate, pushing the local election to November third. Republicans bring diverse experience: Michael Echols with business and legislative ties, Misty Cordell spotlighting her work in healthcare, education, and agriculture, Austin McGee as the no-experience outsider promisi...

A 72-year-old former youth pastor, David Mercer, has been arrested in connection with alleged child sexual abuse that allegedly occurred in the 1990s. Authorities say he was serving at the First Baptist Church of Folsom at the time. He’s currently in custody and a search of church property is ongoing. Investigators warn more victims may still be unreported and are urging anyone with information to...

Attorney General Liz Murrill’s legal team has launched a high-stakes investigation into the integrity of the grand jury that indicted her, sending formal preservation letters to key New Orleans officials demanding they hold onto all relevant evidence — or face serious legal consequences. The letters, targeting Mayor Helena Moreno, District Attorney Jason Williams, City Council, Special Prosecutor...

New Orleans is in the middle of a catalytic converter theft epidemic, with 79 stolen converters reported by mid-June—up from just 10 last year. Thieves are targeting Honda and Toyota models, likely because they contain more valuable metals like platinum and palladium. With a simple reciprocating saw, criminals can snatch a converter in five minutes, making it a fast, profitable crime. Victims are...

Governor Jeff Landry and Mayor Helena Moreno are locked in a fiery public feud over New Orleans’ finances, with Landry accusing the city of treating the state like an ATM and Moreno firing back that the city’s just trying to access its own funds. The tension spiked after Moreno pulled a state loan request—she knew it would be denied—and instead announced sweeping cuts, including to public safety....

A beloved acting legend has passed away at 80 — Randolph Mantooth, who brought heart and grit to his iconic role as Johnny Gage on “Emergency!” But his legacy goes far beyond the screen: a lifelong champion of first responders, he devoted his life to honoring firefighters, paramedics, and EMTs. With a career spanning four decades and roles in beloved soaps and TV hits, Mantooth’s impact was felt b...

FIFA’s selling actual World Cup final turf—preserved in acrylic with a USB drive—for $450, shipping only to U.S. and Europe after the July 19th game at MetLife Stadium. While the grass is a nostalgic collectible, it comes as ticket prices soar (up to $32,970 for regular seats and $34,500 for luxury hospitality), turning even the pitch into a luxury souvenir. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a...

Spain shocks the world by storming into the World Cup semifinals with a last-gasp 88th-minute winner from substitute Mikel Merino, ending Belgium’s 18-game unbeaten run and marking Spain’s first semifinal since 2010. After Fabián Ruiz gave Spain the lead early, Belgium equalized with Charles De Ketelaere, snapping Spain’s tournament clean sheet streak. A late injury forced Belgium’s goalkeeper Thi...

A Mississippi family is demanding answers after their son Nolan Wells, the only Black teen in his group of friends, was found dead on a barrier island. Suspicion grows as conflicting stories from his peers, missing car keys and phone, and racial concerns fuel calls for a transparent investigation. Civil rights groups are joining the family’s push, while actor Tyler Perry covers funeral costs and C...

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New Orleans police are urgently seeking a suspect in the fatal shooting of Tejon Jones on June 8 in Seabrook — a young man named Chrisjen Griffin, charged with second-degree murder. Griffin fled the scene in a silver 2017 Nissan Altima with an Oklahoma license plate. Authorities are asking the public for any tips that could lead to his location or the vehicle. If you have information, contact NOPD...

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Two inmates, Derrick Clayton and Jarick Bourgeois Jr., face one count each of aggravated arson after allegedly igniting a fire in a jail pod using mattresses, blankets, and a lit paper wick — sparking a mass evacuation, injuries, and hospitalization. Originally charged with 73 counts apiece, they now face $75K bonds and up to 20 years if convicted, amid a jail plagued by escalating security crises...

Governor Jeff Landry is demanding an audit of the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans after a decade-long Decatur Street sewer project ground traffic, shuttered businesses, and sparked lawsuits — all while dragging on for over ten months amid major city events. With a new law set to give New Orleans more control over the utility starting August 1, Landry is pushing for accountability, calling...

Three New Orleans judges face losing their jobs as a new law cuts three seats from the Criminal District Court—but Judge John Fuller is fighting back, claiming the law never legally passed because it lacked the required two-thirds legislative vote. With a key hearing delayed and election deadlines looming, the case could soon escalate to the Louisiana Supreme Court, where a ruling could decide not...

Governor Jeff Landry is slamming New Orleans for treating the state like an ATM, accusing the city of relying too heavily on state funds to fix its financial woes—especially after pulling a $110 million bond request that the state bond commission likely wouldn’t approve. Landry demanded answers, while Mayor Helena Moreno defended the move, saying the city had to pivot when the bond fell through, f...

New Orleans housing market cooled slightly in June, with metro-wide sales down 3.2% and prices dipping 1.5%, but the year-to-date trend remains positive—sales up 6.6% and prices up 1.6%. St. Tammany Parish soared with 1.6% more sales and a 11.5% price jump, while Orleans Parish saw steep declines. Mortgage rates dipped to 6.49% from 6.72%, potentially fueling future activity. It’s a mixed bag, but...

A young Black man, Nolan Xavier Wells, vanished during a holiday gathering on remote Horn Island and was found dead in the water — sparking urgent questions and a family fight for answers. With the state autopsy pending and an independent one funded by Tyler Perry and Colin Kaepernick underway, Nolan’s parents plead for transparency as they grapple with why he left his phone and keys behind and wh...

Louisiana’s ranked dead last in a sweeping new “State of the States” report that evaluates all 50 states and D.C. across decades of economic, health, education, and social metrics — a stark wake-up call for the state that’s slipping further behind despite some bright spots in civil liberties and youth well-being. While Louisiana improved on nine of 30 tracked trends and outperformed its Southern n...

New Orleans just approved a landmark $100 million housing project with a 40-year tax break, paving the way for 220 mixed-income apartments — including ultra-affordable units as low as $1,000/month — in the revitalizing River District, where Shell Oil’s new HQ is also rising, setting the stage for major urban growth. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount...

Governor Jeff Landry is demanding a legislative audit of a stalled Decatur Street water pipe replacement project, warning that its year-long delay is crippling local businesses and costing them millions in lost revenue. While the Sewerage and Water Board claims progress and aims for August completion, fencing remains up in many areas, and the governor’s call for accountability underscores the grow...

Delta’s profit forecast holds steady with a bullish Q3 outlook, signaling that recent fare hikes will stick even as fuel prices ease — a major win for the travel industry. But with fuel volatility and post-Labor Day demand still looming as key risks, investors remain cautious. While Delta’s revenue strategy leans on pricing power over volume, analysts watch closely to see if summer gains can survi...

The family of missing teen Nolan Wells is demanding full transparency after his body was found on Horn Island, challenging early claims of accidental drowning and calling for a thorough, independent investigation led by attorney Ben Crump—with support from figures like Al Sharpton and Colin Kaepernick. Conflicting witness accounts, unanswered questions, and a pending autopsy have left the family f...

New Orleans mourns the loss of sax legend James Rivers, who died at 89 after a 70-year reign as the city’s R&B heartbeat. From touring with Sam Cooke and Jackie Wilson to founding The James Rivers Movement and headlining Jazz Fest for decades, his sound shaped New Orleans music. Even Clint Eastwood became a fan, featuring him in “The Bridges of Madison County.” Rivers defied genre boundaries, play...

A man wrongfully jailed for 13 days after a fatal hit-and-run is suing the sheriff’s office and former sheriff for ignoring evidence, mishandling the case, and locking him up while the real culprit walked free — all before surveillance footage finally led to the actual driver, who later pleaded guilty. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertis...