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OnPath, Louisiana FCU members approve $1 billion merger

BY TIMOTHY BOONE | Staff writer
34 mins ago

Members of OnPath Federal Credit Union and Louisiana Federal Credit Union have approved a $1 billion deal to merge the two financial institutions.

Louisiana lawmakers slam education chief for partnering with right-wing media group

By PATRICK WALL | Staff writer
57 mins ago

Democrats and Black lawmakers in Louisiana are denouncing the state Department of Education’s partnership with PragerU, a staunchly conservative nonprofit whose children's videos have been cri…

Jeff Landry, other top Louisiana officials speak on Donald Trump conviction before 2024 election

By JULIA GUILBEAU | Staff writer
1 hr ago

Louisiana politicians are reacting after former President Donald Trump was found guilty of 34 felony charges of falsifying business records in relation to a scheme to illegally influence the 2…

Louisiana coastal restoration would see boost from wind energy under newly approved bills

By MIKE SMITH | Staff writer
1 hr ago

Louisiana's coastal efforts will soon face a steep drop-off in funds. New legislation on alternative energy may help address that.

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US House Speaker Mike Johnson furious with Trump verdict: 'Shameful day in American history'

By JUSTIN MITCHELL | Staff writer
2 hrs ago

U.S. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has spoken out after former president Donald Trump was convicted of falsifying records in a hush money trial Thursday in New York.

Jury finds Donald Trump guilty of 34 felonies in New York hush money trial

By MICHAEL R. SISAK, JENNIFER PELTZ, ERIC TUCKER and MICHELLE L. PRICE Associated Press
2 hrs ago

NEW YORK (AP) — The jury in Donald Trump's hush money trial has reached a verdict, signaling a highly anticipated culmination of the first criminal case against a former American president. Th…

Jefferson Parish fire investigator charged with sexually abusing 3 girls

BY MICHELLE HUNTER | Staff writer
3 hrs ago

Marshall Gaubert, an arson investigator for the East Bank Consolidated Fire Department, has pleaded not guilty to charges he inappropriately touched three girls, according to Jefferson Parish …

Oil companies denied in bid to move Louisiana lawsuits over wetlands damage to federal court

BY MARK SCHLEIFSTEIN | Staff writer
4 hrs ago

Dozens of lawsuits have been filed against oil companies by Louisiana parishes over widespread damage to wetlands.

Louisiana Senate passes bill to protect teachers who reject students' preferred pronouns

By PATRICK WALL | Staff writer
Updated 24 mins ago

Louisiana is one step closer to giving teachers legal protection if they refuse to use a student’s preferred name or pronouns, the latest effort by the state Legislature to roll back support f…

Lawmaker slips in last minute amendment to hide Jeff Landry's schedule, travel records

BY TYLER BRIDGES | Staff writer
5 hrs ago

At the behest of Gov. Jeff Landry, a legislative leader has slipped an amendment onto a bill that open records advocates fear will allow the governor to hide records showing who he has met wit…

New Orleans police officer arrested for malfeasance, theft and fraud, NOPD says

BY MISSY WILKINSON and GABRIELLA KILLETT | Staff writers
6 hrs ago

A New Orleans police officer was arrested Wednesday on charges of malfeasance in office, theft and access device fraud, the NOPD confirmed.

Pearl River man found dead on porch was shot in the head, authorities say

BY BOB WARREN | Staff writer
6 hrs ago

A Pearl River area man found dead on his porch Sunday died of a gunshot wound to the head, the St. Tammany Parish Coroner's Office said.

Severe thunderstorm, flash flood warnings issued for New Orleans metro area

By KASEY BUBNASH | Staff writer
6 hrs ago

Severe thunderstorm and flash flood warnings were issued for the New Orleans metro and surrounding areas just before noon Thursday, as heavy rains doused the region.

Severe weather is possible across Louisiana this weekend. See forecast for your city.

By KASEY BUBNASH | Staff writer
7 hrs ago

Severe thunderstorms packing damaging winds of up to 60 mph and heavy rains are possible across Louisiana Friday afternoon and evening, followed by scattered storms that should continue throug…

Villa-like New Orleans mansion on a posh street is on the market. See inside.

BY VICTOR ANDREWS | Staff writer
7 hrs ago

Marquette Place is a mere two blocks long, running parallel to St. Charles Avenue near Loyola University.

Houma teen parents arrested after infant flown to medical center with severe head, rib injuries

By KASEY BUBNASH | Staff writer
7 hrs ago

Two Houma teens were arrested this week after their infant child was flown to a specialized medical center with life-threatening injuries to the head and ribs, the Houma Police Department anno…

Longtime First Guaranty Bank CEO Alton Lewis announces retirement, replacement named

BY TIMOTHY BOONE | Business editor
Updated 2 hrs ago

Alton Lewis is retiring as president and CEO of First Guaranty Bank after 15 years as head of the Hammond-based bank.

Making magic all year long

Matthew Perschall
9 hrs ago

In the culmination of a yearlong art project, 25 sixth and seventh graders at Audubon Gentilly in New Orleans presented their images illustrating 'Where the Magic Lives,' in a collaboration wi…

New Orleans judge backtracks, orders new trial for RTA and Metairie contractor

BY BLAKE PATERSON | Staff writer
10 hrs ago

A New Orleans judge has reversed course and scheduled a new trial in the dispute between the Regional Transit Authority and a company at the center of a controversial contract that claims it's…

These hurricanes produced the worst storm surges in US history. Here's where they hit.

By JULIA GUILBEAU | Staff writer
12 hrs ago

The way most people in the U.S. and across the world identify the severity of hurricanes is by wind strength.

East Jefferson property transfers for May 10-16, 2024. See a list of home and other sales.

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St. Tammany property transfers for May 7-13, 2024. See a list of home and other sales.

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West Jefferson property transfers for May 10-16, 2024. See a list of home and other sales.

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Kenner upgrades Lake Pontchartrain pier to help attract more fish and fishermen

BY BLAKE PATERSON | Staff writer
Updated 10 hrs ago

Kenner has upgraded its fishing pier at the end of Williams Boulevard on Lake Pontchartrain with a new feature aimed at improving the local angling experience: bright green floodlights.

Orleans Parish property transfers for May 21-25, 2024. See a list of home and other sales

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Mom hit, killed in New Orleans on Mardi Gras was trying to stop drunk driver, detective says

By GABRIELLA KILLETT | Staff writer
14 hrs ago

A Tuesday court hearing revealed new details in the Mardi Gras Day killing of a mother of five in Hoffman Triangle.

Alex Lazard first worked to improve his community at age 11. Now he is leading the LPTFA.

by Adam Daigle | Acadiana business editor
Updated 7 hrs ago

When Alex Lazard was 11, he and his family left Oklahoma and landed in Lafayette. His dad, Ken Lazard, had yet to start what would later become Destiny of Faith Church, but his three boys quic…

A New Orleans murder-for-hire sent Charlie Waters to prison 32 years ago. Here's why he's now free.

BY JILLIAN KRAMER | Staff writer
14 hrs ago

Charlie Waters served more than three decades in prison.