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Interstate 610 Reopens After Fire Shutdown in New Orleans
Traffic is moving again after Interstate 610 was shut down earlier today due to a fire beneath the overpass near Paris Avenue. Officials temporarily closed both directions of the interstate while emergency crews responded and inspected the area for safety…
Major Fire Beneath I-610 Overpass Forces Highway Shutdown in Gentilly
NEW ORLEANS — A major early morning fire under the Interstate 610 overpass near Paris Avenue caused significant traffic disruptions Tuesday after flames engulfed multiple vehicles and sent thick smoke into the air. According to reports, the fire happened near…
Louisiana Task Force Makes Arrests in Shreveport Online Predator Operation
A coordinated operation targeting online predators in North Louisiana has led to multiple arrests, with more expected. According to the Office of the Louisiana Attorney General, the Louisiana Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force recently partnered with the Shreveport Police…
Man Arrested in Louisiana Gold Scam That Nearly Cost Victim $800,000
A major scam operation targeting elderly residents in Louisiana has been stopped after authorities arrested a man accused of trying to steal hundreds of thousands of dollars in gold. Investigators say 25-year-old Nigam Bhatt traveled from New Jersey to Tangipahoa…
Pelicans to Move G League Team to Kenner, Rebrand as Laketown Squadron
The New Orleans Pelicans are relocating their NBA G League affiliate to Kenner and giving the team a new identity as the Laketown Squadron, officials announced. The team, currently known as the Birmingham Squadron, is expected to begin playing in…
Man killed after stepping onto interstate following earlier crash in Tangipahoa Parish
A deadly chain of events unfolded late Saturday night on Interstate 55 in Tangipahoa Parish, leaving a 26 year old man dead after he was struck while attempting to cross the highway. According to Louisiana State Police, the incident happened…
Baton Rouge Officials Brace for Spike in Teen Gun Violence Heading Into Summer
Baton Rouge leaders are sounding the alarm as the city heads into summer, warning that youth gun violence is trending in a dangerous direction and could worsen in the coming months. According to officials, warmer weather historically brings an increase…