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NOPD arrests two men in connection with Bourbon Street shooting that killed a tourist from Chicago

Tuesday, September 30 by Louisiana Radio Network

Two men are arrested in connection with a shooting on Bourbon Street over the weekend that killed a Chicago woman in town celebrating her birthday. Chief Deputy Superintendent Hans Ganthier announced the arrests during a news conference yesterday afternoon. “We first identified Mekhi Jarius Andry.... Read More.

Pineville Representative Mike Johnson calls for a comprehensive review of Louisiana’s laws addressing threats made against schools and colleges

Tuesday, September 30 by Louisiana Radio Network

A series of threats against high schools in Rapides Parish has those schools on edge. Over the course of the last several days, threats have been posted onto social media against no fewer than four high schools, forcing the cancellation of one school’s entire... Read More.

Louisiana to receive $13.5 million from U.S. Department of Education to assist charter schools throughout state

Tuesday, September 30 by Louisiana Radio Network

The U.S. Department of Education is sending Louisiana $13.5 million to support charter schools. This allocation is on top of the $55 million the state received in 2023 to increase the number of charter schools. Assistant Superintendent in the Office of the School Choice,... Read More.

Federal Highway Administration approves an environmental assessment for a new proposed Mississippi River Bridge south of Baton Rouge

Tuesday, September 30 by Louisiana Radio Network

The Federal Highway Administration has given the state the green light to conduct an environmental assessment for a new proposed Mississippi River Bridge south of Baton Rouge. Louisiana Transportation Secretary Glenn Ledet says the approval marks a significant step in advancing the projects, and... Read More.

Governor Jeff Landry requests federal government to fund deployment of 1,000 Louisiana National Guard troops to combat violent crime in New Orleans

Tuesday, September 30 by Louisiana Radio Network

Governor Jeff Landry has made a formal request to the Pentagon for the federal government to pay for the deployment of 1,000 Louisiana National Guard Troops, who will assist local law enforcement in fighting crime. Landry, who appeared on Fox News last night, says... Read More.

A juvenile has been arrested in connection with social media threats against Pineville High School

Tuesday, September 30 by Louisiana Radio Network

Detectives with the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Office arrested a juvenile in connection with a threat posted onto social media against Pineville High School. Rapides Parish School Board member Willard McCall says that school was not the only one in the parish to come under... Read More.

St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Deputies arrest murder suspect 10 minutes after the crime was committed

Monday, September 29 by Louisiana Radio Network

The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office says it made an arrest ten minutes after a 20-year-old man killed a 19-year-old execution style and then put the body in a trunk. Sheriff Mike Tregre says on Saturday night they received a 911 call... Read More.

Homecoming weekend at Peabody Magnet High School in Alexandria cancelled due to “credible security threat”

Monday, September 29 by Louisiana Radio Network

What was supposed to be a festive weekend in Alexandria turned into a weekend of frustration and anger. All events during homecoming weekend at Peabody Magnet High School were cancelled because of what officials say was a credible security threat. Community activist Tony Brown... Read More.

Governor Jeff Landry pushes EPA to expedite cleanup of Tangipahoa River in wake of Smitty’s Supply explosion in Roseland

Monday, September 29 by Louisiana Radio Network

Governor Landry wants the EPA to pick up the pace in cleaning up the Tangipahoa River following last month’s explosion at Smitty’s Supply in Roseland. In a video posted to social media, Landry said he watched a video of what the river looks like... Read More.

One bystander killed, three others wounded in shooting on Bourbon Street early Sunday morning

Monday, September 29 by Louisiana Radio Network

She was in the wrong place at the wrong time – a woman visiting New Orleans from Chicago celebrating her 33rd birthday is shot dead on Bourbon Street early Sunday morning. New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick says a fight broke out near Canal... Read More.

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NOPD arrests two men in connection with Bourbon Street shooting that killed a tourist from Chicago

Pineville Representative Mike Johnson calls for a comprehensive review of Louisiana’s laws addressing threats made against schools and colleges

Louisiana to receive $13.5 million from U.S. Department of Education to assist charter schools throughout state

Federal Highway Administration approves an environmental assessment for a new proposed Mississippi River Bridge south of Baton Rouge

Governor Jeff Landry requests federal government to fund deployment of 1,000 Louisiana National Guard troops to combat violent crime in New Orleans

St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Deputies arrest murder suspect 10 minutes after the crime was committed

Homecoming weekend at Peabody Magnet High School in Alexandria cancelled due to “credible security threat”

Governor Jeff Landry pushes EPA to expedite cleanup of Tangipahoa River in wake of Smitty’s Supply explosion in Roseland

One bystander killed, three others wounded in shooting on Bourbon Street early Sunday morning

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