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Lafourche correctional officer arrested on sex charges involving juvenile

A Lafourche Parish correctional officer was arrested Thursday after alleged sexual contact with a juvenile, according to the sheriff’s office.

BY MISSY WILKINSON | STAFF WRITER

8 HRS AGO

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Business owner Frank Scurlock announces run for New Orleans mayor

Business owner Frank Scurlock announced his run for New Orleans mayor on Thursday, saying that if elected, he would ensure a safe, business friendly city.

BY SOPHIE KASAKOVE | STAFF WRITER

8 HRS AGO

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Two men dead in separate boating incidents in New Orleans and Jefferson, authorities say

Two men's bodies were recovered from waterways in Orleans and Jefferson parishes on Thursday after separate fatal boating incidents, authorities said.

BY MARCO CARTOLANO AND MISSY WILKINSON | STAFF WRITER

8 HRS AGO

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How Mike Johnson, Steve Scalise and Donald Trump got the One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed

WASHINGTON — Just after the One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday — in time for a grand Independence Day signing ceremony at the White House — House M...

BY MARK BALLARD | STAFF WRITER

8 HRS AGO

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Louisiana's share of offshore oil revenue boosted by 'big bill.' Money will aid coastal protection.

The little-known provision in the bill means up to around $50 million per year extra for Louisiana over a decade -- money that must be used for coastal protection and restoration projects.

By MIKE SMITH | Staff writer

10 hrs ago

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Historic New Orleans Collection previews renovation

The Historic New Orleans Collection gave a preview of its renovation of 416 Chartres Street at the site of the former K-Paul's restaurant in the French Quarter. The new facility is next door t…

John McCusker

11 hrs ago

Frank Scurlock
Ahead of July 4, these 5 Louisiana beaches are under advisories for bacteria. See the list.

As the Fourth of July approaches with its usual fanfare of fireworks and cookouts, Louisianans may need to think twice before diving into the water at several beaches in the state.

BY HANNAH LEVITAN | Staff writer

Updated 11 hrs ago

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Louisiana students make gains in math, see some declines in English on 2025 LEAP tests

Louisiana’s younger students made modest gains on state tests this spring while high schoolers saw a slight overall decline, according to LEAP test scores released Thursday.

BY ELYSE CARMOSINO | Staff writer

11 hrs ago

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Slidell man gets 45 years behind bars for robbing bank on Gause Blvd.

A man accused of robbing a Slidell bank teller at gunpoint pled guilty and was sentenced to 45 years in prison without parole on Wednesday.

BY WILLIE SWETT | Staff writer

8 HRS AGO

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Business owner Frank Scurlock announces run for New Orleans mayor

Business owner Frank Scurlock announced his run for New Orleans mayor on Thursday, saying that if elected, he would ensure a safe, business friendly city.

BY SOPHIE KASAKOVE | STAFF WRITER

8 HRS AGO

Frank Scurlock
Two men dead in separate boating incidents in New Orleans and Jefferson, authorities say

Two men's bodies were recovered from waterways in Orleans and Jefferson parishes on Thursday after separate fatal boating incidents, authorities said.

BY MARCO CARTOLANO AND MISSY WILKINSON | STAFF WRITER

8 HRS AGO

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How Mike Johnson, Steve Scalise and Donald Trump got the One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed

WASHINGTON — Just after the One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday — in time for a grand Independence Day signing ceremony at the White House — House M...

BY MARK BALLARD | STAFF WRITER

8 HRS AGO

Congress
Louisiana's share of offshore oil revenue boosted by 'big bill.' Money will aid coastal protection.

The little-known provision in the bill means up to around $50 million per year extra for Louisiana over a decade -- money that must be used for coastal protection and restoration projects.

By MIKE SMITH | Staff writer

10 hrs ago

Handcuffs
Historic New Orleans Collection previews renovation

The Historic New Orleans Collection gave a preview of its renovation of 416 Chartres Street at the site of the former K-Paul's restaurant in the French Quarter. The new facility is next door t…

John McCusker

11 hrs ago

Frank Scurlock
Ahead of July 4, these 5 Louisiana beaches are under advisories for bacteria. See the list.

As the Fourth of July approaches with its usual fanfare of fireworks and cookouts, Louisianans may need to think twice before diving into the water at several beaches in the state.

BY HANNAH LEVITAN | Staff writer

Updated 11 hrs ago

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Louisiana students make gains in math, see some declines in English on 2025 LEAP tests

Louisiana’s younger students made modest gains on state tests this spring while high schoolers saw a slight overall decline, according to LEAP test scores released Thursday.

BY ELYSE CARMOSINO | Staff writer

11 hrs ago

Congress
Slidell man gets 45 years behind bars for robbing bank on Gause Blvd.

A man accused of robbing a Slidell bank teller at gunpoint pled guilty and was sentenced to 45 years in prison without parole on Wednesday.

BY WILLIE SWETT | Staff writer

8 HRS AGO

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Business owner Frank Scurlock announces run for New Orleans mayor

Business owner Frank Scurlock announced his run for New Orleans mayor on Thursday, saying that if elected, he would ensure a safe, business friendly city.

BY SOPHIE KASAKOVE | STAFF WRITER

8 HRS AGO

Frank Scurlock
Two men dead in separate boating incidents in New Orleans and Jefferson, authorities say

Two men's bodies were recovered from waterways in Orleans and Jefferson parishes on Thursday after separate fatal boating incidents, authorities said.

BY MARCO CARTOLANO AND MISSY WILKINSON | STAFF WRITER

8 HRS AGO

Helicopter
How Mike Johnson, Steve Scalise and Donald Trump got the One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed

WASHINGTON — Just after the One Big Beautiful Bill Act passed the U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday — in time for a grand Independence Day signing ceremony at the White House — House M...

BY MARK BALLARD | STAFF WRITER

8 HRS AGO

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