Slidell fire chief issues urgent warning after 11 lives lost in fires across Louisiana this year
From Jan. 1-8, 11 people died across Louisiana from fire-related causes of death. Fire officials are urging residents to follow safety guidelines as freezing temperatures increase the risk of house ...
Slidell man arrested, charged with soliciting a minor
A Slidell man was arrested on Thursday, Jan. 16, following an investigation by the Louisiana State Police, working with the ...
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How much snow will Louisiana get? See forecast for New Orleans and Baton Rouge
The potential for snowfall on the Crescent City and the Red Stick next week is "looking increasingly possible," the National ...
Impact of winter weather on local schools and MLK events
With incoming severe winter weather expected, many schools throughout southeastern Louisiana, as well as events planned for Martin Luther King Jr. Day on Monday, have been cancelled.
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First snow in 7 years expected in Baton Rouge on Tuesday, with temps plunging into the 20s
A 60% to 70% chance of snow is expected in Baton Rouge on Tuesday, the National Weather Service said. A cold front coming in ...
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Louisiana pageant queen to run in half-marathon in honor of her late uncle
Shelby Bordelon was crowned Miss Southeastern Louisiana University in January 2023, a title that led her to compete in Miss ...
Louisiana Remembers Matthew Tenedorio
NEW ORLEANS ( WGNO) — On Friday, Jan. 17, Louisiana is remembering 25-year-old Matthew Tenedorio, a victim of the Jan. 1 ...
Slidell mayor resigns for state role, interim steps in
Slidell Mayor Greg Cromer is stepping down from his position to join Governor Jeff Landry’s administration, leaving the city with an interim leader until a special election this fall. Cromer, who has ...
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St. Tammany residents grill water utility officials, elected leaders about rate hikes
Josiah Cox, president and founder of Central States Water Resources, which operates as Magnolia Water in Louisiana, told a ...
12-Year-Old Boy Nearly Died After Being Hit by a Truck Trying to Save His Dog — Now He's a Paintball Champion
Grayson Manning, 12, nearly died when he was struck by a truck while trying to save his dog. Less than one year later, he ...
Is Buc-ee’s a one-shot wonder for South Mississippi or will more businesses follow?
The focus has been to get the new bridge and Buc-ee’s travel center open along I-10 in South Mississippi. Now it’s time to go ...
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Louisiana chiropractor convicted for $3.2M healthcare fraud scheme
The six-month scheme led to over $3.2 million in fraudulent Medicare reimbursements. As part of his plea agreement, Mr. Peyroux agreed to pay more than $3.2 million in restitution. The government also ...