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Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Tangipahoa and Washington Parish
16+ hour, 23+ min ago (212+ words) Severe thunderstorms capable of producing 60 mph wind gusts and nickel-sized hail are moving through parts of southern Mississippi and southeastern Louisiana on Sunday evening, according to the National Weather Service in New Orleans. The National Weather Service issued a severe…...
Tracking the newest tropical wave in The Atlantic
14+ hour, 13+ min ago (176+ words) The National Hurricane Center is now watching an area of cloudiness that has potential for development as we get to the middle portion of next week. According to The Hurricane Center, it has a 20% chance for development over the next…...
New Orleans police searching for 24-year-old man reported missing
15+ hour, 50+ min ago (109+ words) The New Orleans Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a 24-year-old man who was reported missing on Friday. Police are searching for Shawn Byrd, who was last seen in the 1300 block of Feliciana Street in the…...
Kenner Restaurant Week kicks off Sunday
15+ hour, 56+ min ago (137+ words) with a weeklong celebration of Kenner's restaurants, flavors, and people. The weeklong celebration will begin on Sunday, September 13, until Saturday, September 19 at participating restaurants. “Some of the best food in the New Orleans area can be found right here in…...
Slidell fire crews extinguish fire off Hoover Drive
16+ hour, 11+ min ago (138+ words) The St. Tammany Fire Protection District #1 responded to a residential structure fire in Slidell. The fire occurred at a residence off Hoover Drive. According to fire crews, one person was reported injured, and the patient was transported to a local…...
St. Tammany Fire District mourns loss of Captain Ricky Payne
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (189+ words) St. Tammany Fire District #12 announced the passing of Captain Ricky Payne, a nearly 25-year veteran, calling it a heartbreaking loss for their firefighting family. St. Tammany Fire District #12 announced the passing of Captain Ricky Payne, a nearly 25-year veteran of…...
Terrebonne Parish Sheriff???s Office searching for person of interest in deadly stabbings
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (89+ words) The Terrebonne Parish Sheriff’s Office is searching for a person of interest in connection with a series of deadly stabbings in Houma. Deputies say they are looking for 47-year-old Kaegan Jude Solet of Houma. Deputies responded to the 200 block of…...
New Orleans Police search for missing 16-year-old girl
1+ day, 10+ hour ago (133+ words) New Orleans police are asking for the public's help to locate Terryella Washington, a 16-year-old girl last seen on September 12, 2026, near Louisiana Avenue and Magnolia Street. New Orleans police are seeking the public's assistance in locating Terryella Washington, a 16-year-old…...
St. Bernard Parish lawsuit against Port NOLA allowed to proceed
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (200+ words) A judge has ruled in favor of St. Bernard Parish, allowing its lawsuit against the Port of New Orleans to proceed. The lawsuit, filed in 2023, challenges whether Port NOLA has jurisdictional authority to operate in St. Bernard Parish as part…...
Localized heavy rain risk Friday into the weekend in southeast Louisiana
3+ day, 12+ hour ago (147+ words) Rain coverage will be hit and miss through the weekend. Localized heavy rain possible with highs in the low 90s. Why so much rain today in southeast Louisiana?! A weak area of low pressure developed right along the Gulf Coast. With…...