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Sheriff’s Lieutenant Apologizes for ‘Won’t Help Democrats’ Post, Blaming Sleep Medication
A Sheriff's lieutenant who declared on Facebook that he would not help Democrats and would require proof of who a person voted for before providing them aid has apologized.

‘Interagency Operation’ Launched at New York Federal Jail Housing Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
Investigators from federal agencies launched an “interagency operation” on Monday at the jail where Sean “Diddy” Combs is being held.

Lana Del Rey Did Indeed Marry Alligator Swamp Tour Guide Jeremy Dufrene in Louisiana
It is official. Lana Del Rey and alligator swamp tour guide Jeremy Dufrene did marry in Louisiana last month.

Lafayette Park Police Reinstated in Partnership with City Marshal’s Office
The Lafayette Consolidated Government has announced that the Lafayette Park Police are coming back.

Liam Payne, former One Direction member, dies at 31
Former One Direction singer Liam Payne, 31, was found dead after falling from a third-floor hotel balcony.

Protesters Demand Kellogg Get Rid of Artificial Colors from Popular Louisiana Cereals
Dozens of people rallied outside the Kellogg Co. headquarters demanding that the company remove artificial dyes from these breakfast cereals.

See Massive Tornadoes Striking Florida Ahead of Hurricane Milton
Multiple tornados are tearing through Florida ahead of Hurricane Milton making landfall.

Saints QB Derek Carr Expected to Miss Multiple Games After Injury vs. Chiefs
New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr is expected to miss multiple games following an oblique injury sustained in Monday night's 26-13 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.

Taylor Swift Gets an Early Taste of New Orleans Before Her Eras Tour Hits the Big Easy
Taylor's Eras tour fires back up, making a stop in New Orleans at the end of the month, but she got an early taste of the 504 in Kansas City.

Dockworkers Suspend Strike until January 2025 After Reaching Tentative Deal
The union representing 45,000 striking U.S. dockworkers at East and Gulf coast ports has reached a deal to suspend a three-day strike.

Pete Rose, baseball’s banned hits leader, has died at age 83
Major League baseball legend Pete Rose has died at age 83.

Win Family 4 Packs to Hot Wheels Monster Truck Glow Live at the CAJUNDOME
The Hot Wheels Monster Truck Live Glow Party is revving up and rolling into the Cajundome on October 19th and 20th and HOT 107.9 has your tickets for this action-packed event!

Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre says he has Parkinson’s disease
Retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre has been diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease, he told a congressional committee Tuesday.

Attention Louisiana Travelers: It Just Got a LOT Easier to Renew Your Passports
You can now renew your passport with the click of a button, bypassing a cumbersome mail-in paper application process that often caused delays.

Louisiana Residents See Interest Rates Cut for the First Time in Four Years
The Federal Reserve has cut its benchmark interest rate by an unusually large amount, signaling the end of the inflation fight.

Louisiana Campbell’s Fans: Major Change Coming to Your Favorite Soup
Campbell's soup as you know it will never be the same once they get rid of this.

Taylor Swift Endorses Kamala Harris for President After Heated Debate
As if Tuesday night's debate didn't capture enough national attention, pop superstar Taylor Swift has publicly endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris for president.

Dave Grohl says he’s father to a new daughter outside his 21-year marriage
Dave Grohl says he recently fathered a daughter outside his 21-year marriage.

Lil Wayne Announces Hot Boys Reunion at Lil WeezyAna Fest in New Orleans
New Orleans is set to (finally) witness a historic moment in hip-hop as Lil Wayne reunites the iconic Hot Boys at this year’s Lil WeezyAna Fest.

Boar’s Head Plant Linked to Deadly Outbreak Broke Food Safety Rules Dozens of Times
A Boar’s Head deli meat plant tied to a deadly food poisoning outbreak repeatedly violated federal regulations, including instances of mold, insects, liquid dripping from ceilings, and meat and fat residue on walls, floors and equipment.