Popular Louisiana DJ Dies Days After Falling Off of Christmas Parade Float
A well-known DJ from Ascension Parish has died days after falling from a float during a Christmas parade earlier this month.
R.I.P.
Body of Former Jennings High Coach Found After Possible Boating Mishap at Chicot State Park
The body of 71-year-old Daniel R. Reed was recovered around 9:00 am yesterday.
Lafayette Blues Legend Carol Fran Dies at 87
Carol Fran, one of the greatest blues singers to ever come out of Lafayette, died on Wednesday. She was 87 years old.
Zydeco Great Leo ‘The Bull’ Thomas Has Died
Leo "The Bull" Thomas, an acclaimed Zydeco drummer and vocalist, died yesterday. He was 84.
Family Says Missing Pregnant Woman and Her Unborn Baby Are Dead
KATC is reporting that the family of Skye Angers has shared on social media that she and her unborn baby are dead.
Body of Missing Southern University Student Found in Lake Pontchartrain
A Southern University student was found dead in Lake Pontchartrain on Thursday afternoon after being missing for two weeks.
Today in Hip-Hop: R.I.P. The Notorious B.I.G. (May 21, 1972 – March 9, 1997)
On this day, March 9, in hip-hop history, Brooklyn's own The Notorious B.I.G. was shot and killed in Los Angeles.
Barbara Chifici, Owner of Deanie’s Seafood Restaurants in New Orleans, Has Died
Barbara Chifici, the owner of all three Deanie's Seafood restaurants in New Orleans, died on Saturday at Ochsner Medical Center Kenner. She was 77.
Louisiana Congressman-Elect Luke Letlow Has Died After Battle With COVID-19
Louisiana Congressman-Elect Luke Letlow has died after being hospitalized for the last week and a half with COVID-19.
Denham Springs Football Player Who Collapsed at Practice Has Died
Sad news to report out of Livingston Parish as the Denham Springs football player who collapsed at practice on Tuesday has died.
Local Teen Loses Battle With COVID-19
Very sad news to report this afternoon. David Lemaire, a 2019 Teurlings Catholic High School graduate, who has batted coronavirus for the past month, has died. He was only 19.
Swamp Pop Legend Rod Bernard Dies at 79
Swamp pop legend and longtime broadcaster Rod Bernard died today after a short illness. He was 79 years old.
Legendary Cajun Accordion Maker Randy Falcon Dead at 69
Legendary accordion maker Randy Falcon passed away over the weekend from complications of Lou Gehrig's disease. He was 69.
Longtime Pizza Village General Manager Kirk Trahan Has Died
Longtime Pizza Village employee Kirk Trahan passed away last night after a battle with liver cancer.
‘Big Al’ Carson, New Orleans Blues Singer and Bourbon Street Fixture, Dead at 66
New Orleans blues singer "Big Al" Carson, a fixture on Bourbon Street for years, passed away on Sunday. He was 66.
Brother of Dallas Cowboys Quarterback Dak Prescott Dies
The brother of Dallas Cowboys quarterback Dak Prescott has died. The team made the announcement on Thursday evening after rumors began circulating about Jace Prescott.
Former Icegators Owner and Local Businessman Chuck Anselmo Jr. Passes Away at 79
Former Louisiana Icegators co-owner and Acadiana businessman Chuck Anselmo, Jr. has passed away. He died on Monday at the age of 79.
Louisiana State Representative Reggie Bagala Dies After Battling COVID-19
The 54-year-old Bagala represented District 54, which includes Larose, Cut Off, and Grand Isle.
Two Killed in I-10 Crash in Acadia Parish Sunday Night
The accident happened at the Iota-Eshterwood exit (Exit 76).
Louisiana Sports Reporter Carley McCord Among the Five Killed in Lafayette Plane Crash
Louisiana sports reporter Carley McCord is the first person to be publicly identified as one of the five victims killed in the small plane crash this morning in Lafayette.