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Chalmette Refinery Fire Contained; Refinery Reports No Toxic Chemical Impact On Air Quality
A large emergency response was underway following a reported explosion and possible fire at the refinery in Chalmette Friday afternoon. A large plume of smoke could be seen rising from the area as officials worked to determine what caused the…
New Orleans Man Facing Child Exploitation Charges After Traveling To Meet Who He Believed Was A Minor
A New Orleans man is facing multiple child exploitation related charges after Louisiana State Police say he traveled to what he believed was a meeting with a juvenile before being taken into custody. According to Louisiana State Police, investigators with…
Federal Indictment Filed Against Metairie Pastor in Fraud Case
A Metairie pastor is now facing federal charges after authorities say he illegally accessed funds tied to a business account over several years. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, 56-year-old Dale Sanders of Kenner has been indicted on eleven…
BOLO: Authorities Searching for Silver Toyota Tacoma in Animal Cruelty Investigation
Washington Parish deputies are actively investigating a disturbing incident after a truck was reportedly seen dragging a dog along a roadway on Thursday afternoon. According to the Washington Parish Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred around 3:40 p.m. on 7 Mile…
Fire Reported at Shell Norco Facility in St. Charles Parish
ST. CHARLES PARISH, La. — Emergency crews responded Monday night to a fire at the Shell Norco facility in St. Charles Parish. According to initial reports, on-site response teams and additional emergency personnel were handling the situation. Air monitoring by…
Jefferson Parish Deputies Search Marrero Backyard; Only One Body Confirmed, Not Multiple
A quiet Marrero neighborhood drew attention after Jefferson Parish deputies descended on a backyard search scene, prompting concern from stunned neighbors and passersby. Authorities were seen combing through the property as investigators worked behind a secured perimeter. Officials had not…
Coroner Releases Cause of Death in Mall of Louisiana Shooting
The East Baton Rouge Parish Coroner’s Office says 17-year-old Martha Odom died from a gunshot wound to the chest, and her death has been officially ruled a homicide. Odom was the student killed during Thursday’s mass shooting at the Mall…
Baton Rouge Chaos: 10 Injured After Gunfire Erupts Inside Mall of Louisiana
Panic broke out Thursday afternoon at the Mall of Louisiana after an argument between two groups reportedly escalated into gunfire near the food court. Authorities say at least 10 people were injured, with two victims listed in critical condition. Police…
Suspect Accused of Planning Festival Mass Shooting Arrested Before Reaching Louisiana
A North Carolina man is in custody after authorities say he was traveling toward Louisiana with plans to carry out a mass shooting at a major festival. According to the Okaloosa County Sheriff’s Office in Florida, federal authorities alerted deputies…
Louisiana Mayor Arrested, Accused of Stealing $75,000 in Medicaid Benefits
A Louisiana mayor has been arrested after the state attorney general announced charges tied to an alleged years-long Medicaid fraud scheme. Winnsboro Mayor Alice Wallace was taken into custody and booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison. She now…