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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.…
Slidell Man Killed in Marion County Crash
A Slidell man was killed Friday night in a two-vehicle crash in Marion County, Mississippi. According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, the crash happened just before 10:00 p.m. on July 3 at the intersection of U.S. Highway 98 and Ward…
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…
Body of Missing Arkansas Man Recovered From Lake Isabel Farm
The body of Wade Jones, 80, of Arkansas, has been recovered from Lake Isabel Farm in Washington Parish following an extensive search. Authorities had been searching the area after Jones reportedly went missing in the water. The recovery was made…
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,…
Beachgoers Urged to Take Precautions Against Flesh-Eating Bacteria Ahead of Fourth of July Weekend
As families head to the beach for Independence Day celebrations, health officials are reminding the public to be aware of Vibrio vulnificus, a rare but potentially deadly bacterium that thrives in warm saltwater and brackish water. While infections remain uncommon,…
Three Presidents Who Died on Independence Day
It is one of the more remarkable coincidences in American history: three U.S. presidents died on July 4, the nation’s Independence Day. Thomas Jefferson died on July 4, 1826, at the age of 83. As the principal author of the…
Blood Red Skies Over Venezuela Spark Questions Following Deadly Earthquakes
An unusual sight over Venezuela has captured the attention of people around the world after the skies above Caracas turned a deep crimson red just days after powerful earthquakes struck the country. Photos and videos of the dramatic sky quickly…
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…