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Privacy Concerns Lead Family to Move Nolan Wells’ Funeral
The family of 18-year-old Nolan Wells has announced that his funeral will not be held at the Mississippi Coast Coliseum after all, despite the venue initially agreeing to host what was expected to be a large public service. The Mississippi…
Fire at Washington Parish Jail Prompts Late-Night Evacuation of Inmates
A late-night fire inside the Washington Parish Jail prompted an emergency response Sunday night, forcing officials to evacuate every inmate from one housing block while firefighters worked to locate the source of heavy smoke. According to the Washington Parish Sheriff’s…
NYC Mayor Says He’s Exploring Whether Netanyahu Could Be Arrested During UN Visit
Update: Mayor Mamdani subsequently backed away from the idea on July 22. The original report follows. New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani says his administration is reviewing whether it would have the legal authority to arrest Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin…
Tropical Depression Two Forms in Gulf as Forecasters Watch for Strengthening
The National Hurricane Center officially designated the Gulf system as Tropical Depression Two during its 10 a.m. CDT advisory Sunday, marking the second tropical depression of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season. As of the advisory, the system had maximum sustained…
Tropical Disturbance in Gulf Now Has 80% Chance of Development as Forecasters Monitor Gulf Coast
Forecasters are closely watching a tropical disturbance in the northern Gulf of Mexico that now has an 80% chance of developing into a tropical depression or tropical storm over the next several days. Current forecast models show the system moving…
Louisiana Confirms Fourth Heat-Related Death of 2026 as Dangerous Temperatures Continue
Louisiana health officials have confirmed the state’s fourth heat-related death of 2026, as dangerous temperatures continue to impact communities across the state. According to the Louisiana Department of Health, two of the four victims were from Northeast Louisiana, one was…
Former Teacher of the Year, Assistant Principal Arrested on Child Sex Charges
A former Ocean Springs educator who was once recognized as Teacher of the Year is now facing felony charges after investigators say she had a sexual relationship with a student. According to the Ocean Springs Police Department, Olivia Marie Smith…
Deputy U.S. Marshal Killed Serving Warrant; Louisiana Suspect Could Face Death Penalty
A Louisiana man accused of fatally shooting a Deputy U.S. Marshal while officers attempted to serve an arrest warrant is now facing a federal charge that could carry the death penalty if he’s convicted. Federal prosecutors say 48-year-old Clarence A.…
Old Highway 90’s Closure Raises Questions About Evacuation Readiness Along Louisiana’s Gulf Coast
For years, Old Highway 90 between Slidell and Waveland served as more than just a scenic drive. It was an alternate route when Interstate 10 backed up, a connection for local communities, and part of the region’s hurricane evacuation network.…
Police Respond to Call at UCF Downtown, Then Find Themselves in Heated Gender Identity Confrontation Caught on Bodycam
A routine police response inside UnionWest at UCF Downtown took an unexpected turn after officers became involved in a heated confrontation with a student over gender identity, an encounter now spreading rapidly across social media. The incident occurred on February…