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State Senator Larry Selders Dies at 44
Larry Selders, a Louisiana state senator representing Baton Rouge, has died at the age of 44. According to reports, Selders is believed to have suffered a possible heart attack after collapsing Tuesday evening. He had previously been hospitalized in May…
Woman Accused of Interstate Shooting Identified as Volunteer with Governor Landry Recall Campaign
A 63-year-old woman accused of shooting at motorists on Interstate 110 in Baton Rouge and later being linked to a New Orleans carjacking has been identified as a former volunteer with the campaign seeking to recall Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry.…
Possible Underground Transformer Fire Prompts Response in New Orleans
Emergency crews are responding to the 700 block of Conti Street in New Orleans after reports of a possible underground transformer fire. Authorities are asking the public to avoid the area while firefighters and other emergency personnel work the scene.…
Mother Arrested After Toddler Hospitalized With Dangerous Blood Alcohol Level
A Baton Rouge mother has been arrested after her 14-month-old son was hospitalized with a blood alcohol content of 0.305%, a level considered life-threatening. According to investigators, 27-year-old Genesis Harrell called 911 on May 18 after noticing her son was…
Louisiana Supreme Court Halts Criminal Case Against Attorney General Liz Murrill
The Louisiana Supreme Court has put a stop, at least for now, to the criminal case against Attorney General Liz Murrill, halting proceedings just one day after an Orleans Parish grand jury indicted her on 16 felony counts. The charges,…
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill Indicted, Bond Set at $400,000
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill has been indicted by an Orleans Parish grand jury on 16 felony counts, with a judge setting her bond at $400,000. As of Thursday evening, there has been no confirmation that Murrill has been arrested…
Orleans Parish Grand Jury Reportedly Investigating Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill
An Orleans Parish grand jury is reportedly investigating whether Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill committed a criminal offense related to letters she sent to New Orleans city leaders during a dispute over changes to the city’s court system. According to…
Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office PIO Arrested for Second-Offense DWI While Driving Patrol Unit
The public information officer for the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office has been arrested on allegations of driving while intoxicated while behind the wheel of a department-issued vehicle. According to the Ascension Parish Sheriff’s Office, Donovan Jackson was taken into custody…
NOPD Chief Highlights Crime Drop as Multi-Agency Public Safety Effort Continues
New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick says crime continues to decline across the city, citing proactive policing efforts and recent enforcement operations targeting repeat offenders. The reduction in crime, however, has come during a period of significant cooperation between multiple…
Baton Rouge Man Arrested Following Undercover Child Exploitation Investigation
A Baton Rouge man is behind bars after authorities say he was arrested during an undercover investigation targeting the online exploitation of children. According to the Louisiana Attorney General’s Office, 33-year-old Evan Graves was taken into custody on Monday, June…