Van Climbs Rail of Mississippi River Bridge, Closes I-10Van Climbs Rail of Mississippi River Bridge, Closes I-10No word on how or why the van wound up in the precarious position.Ian AuzenneIan Auzenne
Justice Department Opens Probe Into Louisiana State PoliceJustice Department Opens Probe Into Louisiana State PoliceThe “pattern-or-practice” investigation comes amid mounting evidence that the agency has looked the other way in the face of beatings of mostly Black men, including the deadly 2019 arrest of Ronald Greene.Associated PressAssociated Press
Elderly Woman Shot, Killed at New Orleans GraduationElderly Woman Shot, Killed at New Orleans GraduationTwo others were wounded during the incident which stemmed from a fight.Ian AuzenneIan Auzenne
One Dead, Three Wounded in Waffle House ShootingOne Dead, Three Wounded in Waffle House ShootingTwo of the victims are juveniles.Ian AuzenneIan Auzenne
Sinkhole Closes I-10 Off Ramp in New OrleansSinkhole Closes I-10 Off Ramp in New OrleansThis incident comes one day after "Sinkhole de Mayo."Ian AuzenneIan Auzenne
East Baton Rouge Deputy Dies Six Years After Ambush ShootingEast Baton Rouge Deputy Dies Six Years After Ambush ShootingNick Tullier was 46 years old.Ian AuzenneIan Auzenne
UPDATE: Bill to Eliminate Death Penalty Dead on ArrivalUPDATE: Bill to Eliminate Death Penalty Dead on ArrivalA committee overwhelmingly voted against the bill despite emotional testimony from families affected by death penalty cases.Ian AuzenneIan Auzenne
State Senator Resigns Midway Through SessionState Senator Resigns Midway Through SessionShe is citing a need to focus on her mental health as the reason.Ian AuzenneIan Auzenne
Civil Rights Groups Sue Over New Louisiana Congressional MapsCivil Rights Groups Sue Over New Louisiana Congressional MapsThe map's architects are defending the bill, saying it wasn't possible to carve out a second majority-minority district.Ian AuzenneIan Auzenne
Search, Rescue Efforts Under Way in Greater New OrleansSearch, Rescue Efforts Under Way in Greater New OrleansThe Army Reserves and other groups are assisting in the effort.Ian AuzenneIan Auzenne
New Orleans Lifts COVID RestrictionsNew Orleans Lifts COVID RestrictionsMask requirements will remain for public transit and medical facilities.Ian AuzenneIan Auzenne
Audit: Louisiana Election Integrity StrongAudit: Louisiana Election Integrity StrongThe legislative auditor noted some ways the Department of State could improve election security.Ian AuzenneIan Auzenne
Louisiana COVID Restrictions End on WednesdayLouisiana COVID Restrictions End on WednesdayThe restrictions were implemented two years ago this week.Ian AuzenneIan Auzenne
Governor Vetoes Congressional Redistricting ProposalsGovernor Vetoes Congressional Redistricting ProposalsGovernor Edwards allowed new state legislative district maps become law without his signature.Ian AuzenneIan Auzenne
Lawmaker’s Bill Angers, Unites TeachersLawmaker’s Bill Angers, Unites TeachersEducators say the bill will force them work during parts of the year when they're not paid.Ian AuzenneIan Auzenne
Report: Drew Brees and Sean Payton May Be Reunited SoonReport: Drew Brees and Sean Payton May Be Reunited SoonThe quarterback/coach duo may be working together again in the near future.Ian AuzenneIan Auzenne
Public Service Commission Okays Entergy Rate HikePublic Service Commission Okays Entergy Rate HikeThe new surcharge will be applied to bills for the next 15 years.Ian AuzenneIan Auzenne
Lawmakers Launch ‘All Levels’ Probe Into Ronald Greene DeathLawmakers Launch ‘All Levels’ Probe Into Ronald Greene DeathHouse Speaker Rep. Clay Schexnayder said he launched the probe.Associated PressAssociated Press
Local Civil Rights Leader Fred Prejean DiesLocal Civil Rights Leader Fred Prejean DiesHe spent his life fighting for racial equity for everyone in his hometown and state.Ian AuzenneIan Auzenne
Governor Kept Mum Amid Conflicting Accounts of Deadly ArrestGovernor Kept Mum Amid Conflicting Accounts of Deadly ArrestEdwards was notified of the circumstances of Ronald Greene’s death within hours of his deadly May 2019 arrest.Ian AuzenneIan Auzenne