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SportsFOX 8 Live

Jefferson Parish utility bills spike, prompting council review

MARRERO, La. (WVUE) - Some Jefferson Parish residents say their utility bills have jumped by hundreds of dollars, even when their water usage hasn’t changed.

CrimeNola

Three men arrested in Marrero on weapons, theft counts after a brief chase, state police say

Three men were arrested in Marrero Monday night on weapons, theft and other charges after leading authorities on a brief car chase then attempting to escape...

EntertainmentNew Orleans, LANola

Happy birthday, USA. You’re welcome for Louisiana restaurants that changed American dining.

So much that feels new with modern restaurant trends had an earlier iteration flowing from New Orleans.

Local NewsCade, LAThe Advocate

Which Louisiana justices dissented on staying Liz Murrill’s indictment? Read opinions here.

The five Louisiana Supreme Court justices who voted to issue the stay in Liz Murrill’s case were Justices Cade Cole, Piper Griffin, Jefferson Hughes, Jay M...

Local NewsNew Orleans, LAThe Advocate

Louisiana's top prosecutor just got indicted. What happens next?

A New Orleans grand jury indicted Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill on 16 felony counts, including malfeasance in office and public intimidation, settin...

Local NewsNew Orleans, LAThe Advocate

Louisiana Supreme Court issues stay in indictment of AG Liz Murrill. Read the ruling.

Local NewsNew Orleans, LAKATC

AG Liz Murrill responds to indictment against her

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill responded to the indictment an Orleans Parish grand jury made against her in connection to alleged threats against New...

CrimeNew Orleans, LAFOX 8 Live

Orleans Parish grand jury indicts Louisiana AG Murrill; she calls charges retaliatory

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - An Orleans Parish grand jury has indicted Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill in connection with a probe into alleged threats she mad...

Local NewsNew Orleans, LAWAFB

‘Shocking’ indictment of Louisiana AG reached ‘constitutional crisis’ level, WBR DA says

A New Orleans grand jury indicted AG Liz Murrill on 16 counts tied to a letter she sent city officials amid a dispute over eliminating a clerk position.

Local NewsWeatherford Democrat

Louisiana's top court halts the criminal case against the state attorney general

Louisiana's Supreme Court has halted for now the criminal case against state Attorney General Liz Murrill. The court's action came the day after a grand jury...

PoliticsNew Orleans, LANola

See the indictment charging Louisiana AG Liz Murrill on felony intimidation, more

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill was indicted in New Orleans Criminal District Court Thursday on 16 felony counts alleging malfeasance and intimidation.

PoliticsNew Orleans, LANola

Arrest warrant issued, $400K bond set for Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill

An arrest warrant for Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill was issued Thursday afternoon, minutes after a 16-count felony indictment was handed down in New...

Public SafetyWdsu

Reporters detained at Orleans Parish courthouse before indictment

A grand jury indicted Louisiana’s attorney general on 16 counts as reporters were detained outside the Orleans Parish courtroom.

EntertainmentNatchitoches Times

‘America the Beautiful’ is theme of Folk Festival

The 46th Annual Natchitoches-NSU Folk Festival will be held on Saturday July 18, in the air–conditioned Prather Coliseum located at 220 S. Jefferson Street...

Local NewsIndependence, LAAmerican Press

David Sickey column: America at 250, and the Coushatta at 53 — a reflection on independence 6 MIN READ

Today marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence — a remarkable milestone, and one worth honoring. Just a week ago, here in Louis...

Local NewsAmerican Press

Echoes of 1976: How SW La. marked America’s 200th birthday

America’s 250th birthday celebration this year gave us an opportunity to look back and see how Southwest Louisiana celebrated the country’s Bicentennial...

PoliticsNola

Louisiana Supreme Court recalls Liz Murrill’s arrest warrant in late-night emergency ruling

The Louisiana Supreme Court in an emergency order late Friday night agreed to recall an arrest warrant for Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill, after issu...

Local NewsThe Advocate

Missing Fort Bute historical marker has been found but won't be reinstalled in time for July 4

The Philemon Thomas chapters of the Sons and Daughters of the American Revolution erected a Louisiana State Historical Marker commemorating Fort Bute along R...

Local NewsBaton Rouge, LAThe Advocate

Louisiana ends inspection stickers, but Baton Rouge emissions tests remain ‘a gray area’

Drivers and inspections stations in the Baton Rouge region are unclear about how to handle federal emissions testing as Louisiana phases out the state inspec...

Local NewsLouisiana Illuminator

Environmental groups worry proposed rule could chill debate before Louisiana’s utility regulators

The Louisiana Public Service Commission, which regulates utilities across the state, is considering adopting a new rule that would require any group that see...

BusinessKATC

SBA loans available for people affected by Tropical Storm Arthur

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced that the loans are available in Avoyelles, St. Landry, St. Tammany, and Terrebonne parishes.

Local NewsLafayette, LAKATC

Youngsville families share Fourth of July traditions at local fireworks stand

Shoppers at a Louisiana Fireworks pop-up describe holiday plans ranging from pickleball to poolside gatherings

SportsCrowley, LAKATC

Freedom, family, and free hot dogs, inside Crowley's July 4 tradition

A Crowley, Louisiana man has handed out free hot dogs on the Fourth of July every year since the COVID-19 pandemic. This year marks the seventh year of the t...

Local NewsFOX 8 Live

Louisiana suspends insurance rules for parishes impacted by Tropical Storm Arthur

Louisiana Department of Insurance has suspended a number of insurance laws that would impact policy holders affected by Tropical Storm Arthur.

Local NewsWdsu

Louisiana renters scammed by hacker posing as realtors

An alleged hacker is stealing realtors' identities to post fake rental listings, scamming victims out of thousands of dollars across Louisiana.

PoliticsGlobal News Canada

Trump ‘has not forgotten’ about threats to seize Greenland, U.S. envoy says

Jeff Landry, the special envoy to Greenland and the sitting governor of Louisiana, said Trump told him the U.S. needs to 'get Greenland' during a phone call...

PoliticsAlabama Reflector

A proud history and a cloudy future: Congressional Black Caucus hit by Supreme Court ruling

Analysts say the Supreme Court's Louisiana v. Callais ruling could leave more than 20 caucus members possibly at risk of losing their seats.

Public SafetyWdsu

Grand Jury indicts Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill

Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill faces 16 felony counts tied to a letter sent after lawmakers passed an Orleans Parish courts bill.

BusinessNatchitoches, LANatchitoches Times

Natchitoches Parish residents get $34,919 in unclaimed property from State Treasury

Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming, M.D., announced that 44,614 unclaimed property checks totaling $6.5 million were mailed out on Friday, June 12, follo...

Local NewsAmerican Press

Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery honors America’s 250th anniversary with patriotic ceremony

Residents, veterans, elected officials, and community leaders gathered Wednesday at the Southwest Louisiana Veterans Cemetery to mark America’s 250th anniv...

Local NewsStarks, LAOrange Leader

The Doiron’s gather for annual reunion

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... This third edition of Doiron Family Reunion in Starks, La., was Culinary Thrill Seeking across the state line. The...

Public SafetyOmaha

Nebraska ICE detainees describe fear, wildfire smoke and prayer inside McCook detention center

Amid the crawfish farms, towering pine trees and sugarcane fields of rural Louisiana, nearly 7,000 people are waiting at immigration detention centers to lea...