Federal agents searching for Khalil Bryan, Crimestoppers reward offered
It's all hands on deck across the metro area to track down two men: escaped inmate Derrick Groves and Khalil Bryan. WDSU has learned that Bryan, who was mistakenly released from custody last week, could be treated like an escaped inmate.It's been one w...
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FULL INTERVIEW: Jake Retzlaff still loves BYU but expresses faith in his fresh start at Tulane
Jake Retzlaff is embracing some new nicknames."BYJew" is an endearment of the past. Now, "Kosher Cannon," "Shabbat Shotgun" and "Bayou Jew" are among the monikers mentioned by the sizeable Jewish community at Retzlaff's new school, Tulane.It's a fresh ...
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New Orleans police searching for stolen construction equipment
New Orleans police are asking for the public's help in locating stolen construction equipment as well as identifying the individual(s) who stole the property. According to police, they were notified of construction equipment being stolen from a constr...
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"Katrina and the Cajun Duck" tells story of Katrina 20 years later through a child's eyes
A St. Bernard man has released a children's book to commemorate Hurricane Katrina 20 years later. George Goggans Jr., a Chalmette High School teacher and author, released his book titled "Katrina and the Cajun Duck."Goggans uses historical fiction to t...
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Kratom is now illegal in Louisiana - what that means
As of Aug. 1, Louisiana has officially banned kratom, an herbal product once widely available at gas stations and smoke shops across the state.Under Senate Bill 154, kratom is now classified as a Schedule I controlled substance, putting it in the same ...
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New Orleans mayor vetoes ordinance over city attorney
New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell has vetoed a city council ordinance that would adjust the responsibilities of the city attorney's office in New Orleans. Currently, the mayor's office has the right to appoint and remove the city attorney, but the coun...
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Teens accused of leading deputies on chase after stealing car in LaPlace
Two 14-year-olds and a 13-year-old have been arrested in LaPlace for allegedly stealing a 2022 BMW X3.On July 31, St. John deputies responded to the 1400 block of W. Airline Highway in LaPlace shortly before 7:30 p.m. in regard to a stolen car. The own...
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Critical public records documents destroyed, according to Orleans Parish clerk
The Orleans Parish Clerk of Criminal District Court is informing the public about a breach and negligence by the city of New Orleans involving public records. Darren Lombard issued a statement Friday, stating they were notified of multiple containers t...
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Retired New Orleans judge returning to the bench next week
A retired New Orleans judge will be returning to the bench next week. Judge Franz Zibilich will join retired Judge Calvin Johnson to split Judge Darryl Derbigny's docket in the Orleans Criminal District Court Section J. This comes after Derbigny retire...
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New Orleans man arrested on narcotics, stolen gun charges
A New Orleans man was arrested on charges of narcotic and stolen firearms in St. Bernard Parish. Deputies with St. Bernard Parish Sheriff's Office arrested Vener Young, 65, of New Orleans. According to deputies, agents initially recovered the drugs and...
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