Explosion at Chalmette Refinery shakes nearby businesses, no injuries reported
CHALMETTE, La. (WVUE) - An explosion at an operating unit at the Chalmette Refinery was reported just before 1 p.m. Friday (May 8).
May 8, 2026Open source
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Flash flood warning issued for New Orleans area as storms bring hail, winds, NWS says
The National Weather Service issued a flash flood warning for the greater New Orleans area through 6:30 p.m. Monday as severe thunderstorms brought damaging...
May 8, 2026Open source
Fire breaks out at Chalmette refinery after explosion, no injuries reported, officials say
A fire at Chalmette Refinery has closed streets. Residents heard an explosion and saw a plume of smoke.
May 8, 2026Open source
Chalmette Refinery explosion, fire rocks residents
People at a nearby restaurant described the building shaking and going out and seeing the fire.
May 8, 2026Open source
Video shows flames, smoke billowing after explosion at Chalmette refinery
There is a large law enforcement response to a possible fire at the refinery in Chalmette Friday afternoon.
May 8, 2026Open source
VIDEO: Explosion at Chalmette Refining sends flames and smoke into sky
A large plume of smoke was seen after residents in a Chalmette community heard a loud explosion.
May 8, 2026Open source
$785 million expansion of Domino refinery solidifies Louisiana's central role in sugar trade
St. Bernard Parish President Louis Pomes speaks during the groundbreaking for the Domino- Sugar Chalmette Refinery's new filtration building in Arabi, La., T...
May 6, 2026Open source
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Louisiana man fleeing DWI stop jumps into swamp, gets attacked by alligator, police say
A man was attacked and injured by an alligator while trying to escape authorities during a DWI investigation in Jefferson Parish Sunday.
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ICE facility in Louisiana reports its second detainee death in less than 2 months
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Louisiana lawmakers tighten oversight of public assistance
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Detainee becomes 2nd to die at facility
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How the Louisiana Lottery has quintupled revenue, navigated gaming industry changes
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Louisiana eighth graders learn about carbon capture with Exxon's help. Not everyone is pleased.
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Meta to launch first AI infrastructure workforce training in Baton Rouge
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Suspected explosive devices, guns, and drugs found during traffic stop in New Orleans East area
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ICE facility in Louisiana reports its second detainee death in less than 2 months
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Telehealth access to abortion pill is lifesaving for domestic violence survivors, some say
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Jun 9, 2026Open source
Israel and Iran appear to pause strikes after trading fire for the first time since April ceasefire
Israel and Iran appear to be backing away from further strikes, just hours after they traded fire for the first time since the U.S. and Tehran agreed to a ce...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
Man attacked by alligator during DWI investigation in St. Charles Parish
(KALB) - A man was attacked by an alligator during a DWI investigation, according to Louisiana State Police.
Jun 8, 2026Open source
How Macon’s HIV care went from one doctor’s fight to the pharmacy counter
A rare lung infection struck five previously healthy young men in Los Angeles, 1,900 miles away from where Dr. Harold Katner was undergoing training in Louis...
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Telehealth access to abortion pill is lifesaving for domestic violence survivors, some say
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Telehealth access to abortion pill is lifesaving for domestic violence survivors, some say
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Jun 8, 2026Open source
Suit: Louisiana data center company infringing on cooling patents
By Jessica M. DeBois | Legal Newsline Two Ireland-based patent monetization entities allege the owner of at least two Louisiana data center facilities is inf...
Jun 8, 2026Open source
SAU alum serves in Africa with Peace Corps
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Region: Louisiana Gulf Coast
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Louisiana man fleeing DWI stop jumps into swamp, gets attacked by alligator, police say
A man was attacked and injured by an alligator while trying to escape authorities during a DWI investigation in Jefferson Parish Sunday.
Jun 9, 2026Open source
ICE facility in Louisiana reports its second detainee death in less than 2 months
A second detainee has died in less than two months at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Louisiana where a recent inspection report found...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Louisiana lawmakers tighten oversight of public assistance
By Misty Castile | The Center Square As of May, more than 200,000 Louisianans had left the state’s Medicaid rolls over the previous year, while participat...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Flawed online search blamed after North Little Rock School District offered job to coach charged in 2014 se...
Richard Lance Stone was a 27-year-old teacher and coach in Louisiana's Rapides Parish School District when he was arrested in 2014 for having sex with a stud...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Detainee becomes 2nd to die at facility
A second detainee has died in less than two months at a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Louisiana where a recent inspection report found...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
How the Louisiana Lottery has quintupled revenue, navigated gaming industry changes
As the Louisiana Lottery Corporation celebrates its 35th anniversary, Rose Hudson says the organization has been able to increase its earnings through adapti...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Louisiana eighth graders learn about carbon capture with Exxon's help. Not everyone is pleased.
Industry has been attempting to improve understanding and acceptance of the technology, which supporters view as key to Louisiana
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Meta to launch first AI infrastructure workforce training in Baton Rouge
Tech giant Meta will launch the first cohort of America’s Workforce Academy, a monthlong training on AI infrastructure and data center construction, wideni...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Suspected explosive devices, guns, and drugs found during traffic stop in New Orleans East area
Louisiana State Police say James Thomas, 41, of New Orleans, was traveling on Lincoln Beach Boulevard near Lamb Road, displaying an expired registration stic...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
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