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New Orleans Leaders Call for Criminal Case Against Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill to Be Dropped
A group of New Orleans elected leaders is now calling for the criminal case against Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill to be dismissed, arguing the ongoing legal battle has become a distraction from the city’s more pressing issues. The case…
Waveland and Hancock County Mourn the Loss of Assistant Fire Chief Casey Piazza
The emergency response community across Hancock County is mourning the loss of Waveland Assistant Fire Chief Casey Piazza, a longtime public servant who dedicated more than 25 years to protecting his community. The Hancock County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday that…
Daniel Seuzeneau Resigns from Slidell Police Department, Launches Campaign for St. Tammany Parish Sheriff
After more than two decades in law enforcement, Daniel Seuzeneau officially announced Tuesday that he has resigned from the Slidell Police Department and is seeking the office of St. Tammany Parish Sheriff. Because Seuzeneau was a civil service employee, he…
Three Arrested After Armed Convicted Felon Leads Investigators to Drugs, Weapons in Picayune Home
Three Pearl River County residents were arrested after narcotics investigators encountered an armed convicted felon at a Picayune residence, leading to the discovery of methamphetamine, firearms, and drug paraphernalia inside the home. According to the Pearl River County Sheriff’s Office,…
Slidell’s New Police Headquarters Will Be Built at 911 Robert Boulevard
The new Slidell Police Department headquarters will be built at 911 Robert Boulevard. The project is being funded through the 0.38% public safety sales tax that Slidell voters approved on April 27, 2024. The tax took effect on January 1,…
Suspect in Custody After Fire and Fireworks Incident Outside New York Federal Building
A suspect is in custody after authorities say an incendiary device was used outside 26 Federal Plaza in Lower Manhattan on Monday morning, prompting a large emergency response and an FBI investigation. According to federal officials, the suspect allegedly ignited…
Latest Update: Here’s What Southeast Louisiana Could Experience From the Developing Tropical System
As of the latest forecast, residents across southeast Louisiana should prepare for several rounds of tropical weather beginning Tuesday, with conditions expected to worsen Tuesday night into Wednesday as a developing tropical system moves west along the Gulf Coast. Forecasters…
St. Tammany Opens Sandbag Pickup Locations Ahead of Tropical Storm Bertha
With Tropical Storm Bertha expected to impact southeast Louisiana, St. Tammany Parish is opening multiple self-service sandbag locations beginning at 12 p.m. Monday, July 20, to help residents prepare for possible heavy rainfall and localized flooding. Residents can pick up…
Former NOPD Superintendent Ronal Serpas Says He Will Not Run for St. Tammany Sheriff
One of the names that quickly drew attention after the resignation of former St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Randy Smith is officially out of the race. Former New Orleans Police Superintendent Ronal Serpas confirmed Monday that he will not run in…
Viral Claim: Barnett Jenkins Says He Paid $300 a Week Until He Asked for a Temporary Break, Then Says a Judge Ordered $13.49 a Month
A father’s story is going viral after he claimed a request for temporary financial relief ended with a child support order that was dramatically lower than what he says he had already been paying voluntarily. According to Barnett Jenkins, he…