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Man Detained After Allegedly Damaging Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool During Cleanup Efforts
Update: On Oct. 1, 2026, a D.C. Superior Court judge dismissed the case with prejudice, according to CNBC. WASHINGTON, D.C. — A man was taken into custody by U.S. Park Police after allegedly damaging the newly renovated Lincoln Memorial Reflecting…
Endangered Missing Person Reported in New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating an endangered missing woman who was reported missing Friday. According to NOPD, 46-year-old Emily Weston was reported missing on June 19, 2026, after leaving…
Mississippi Man Fired After Viral Restroom Confrontation With Father and Daughters
A Mississippi man has reportedly been fired after a video showing him confronting a father who brought his young daughters into a women’s restroom went viral across social media. The incident occurred at a QuikTrip convenience store in Pell City,…
NWS Confirms 9 Tornadoes During June 18 Severe Weather Outbreak Across Louisiana and Mississippi
The National Weather Service has confirmed that 9 tornadoes touched down across southeast Louisiana and coastal Mississippi during the severe weather outbreak on June 18. Damage survey teams have spent the past several days assessing storm impacts and documenting damage…
Cancer Patients Turning to Ivermectin Instead of Chemotherapy, Raising Concerns Among Doctors
A growing number of cancer patients are turning to ivermectin in hopes of treating their disease, prompting concern from medical professionals who warn the drug has not been proven to cure cancer. According to a recent study analyzing electronic medical…
Residents Raise Flooding Concerns About Proposed 181-Home Development Near Airport Road
SLIDELL — Images and videos taken during Thursday’s historic flooding are fueling concerns about a proposed 181-home subdivision planned near Airport Road and Interstate 12. The development, which has been proposed for approximately 58 acres in the Airport Road corridor,…
Anchor Lake Evacuation Order Lifted After Dam Safety Concerns Eased
Residents evacuated earlier Thursday near Anchor Lake in Mississippi are being allowed to return home after officials determined the dam remains structurally sound. The flood watch issued after concerns of a potential dam failure has expired. The Mississippi Department of…
Mississippi Storm Cleanup Worker Killed As Flooding Forces Evacuations
A county road crew worker in Franklin County was killed Thursday while assisting with storm cleanup efforts, according to Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves. Meanwhile, emergency officials are closely monitoring the dam at Anchor Lake in Pearl River County as heavy…
Multiple Crashes Cause Major Delays On I-10 In Slidell
SLIDELL, La. — Louisiana State Police and other emergency crews are responding to multiple vehicle crashes on Interstate 10 in Slidell. According to authorities, the incidents involved a vehicle traveling eastbound on I-10 near U.S. Highway 190, also known as…
Eight Killed In B-52 Crash Identified As Air Force Investigation Continues
Edwards Air Force Base has released the names of the eight people who lost their lives when a B-52 Stratofortress crashed shortly after takeoff Monday during a routine test mission tied to the bomber’s radar modernization program. The crew included…