louisiana local news

Dramatic Jailbreak at Orleans Parish Correctional Facility

News Summary On May 16, 2025, ten inmates escaped from the Orleans Parish Correctional Facility, with seven still at large.…

3 weeks ago

Mysterious Steel Buoy Washes Ashore at Johnson Beach

News Summary A large steel buoy from Louisiana has unexpectedly washed up on Johnson Beach, Perdido Key, creating confusion among…

3 weeks ago

Governor Landry Responds to Orleans Parish Jailbreak

News Summary Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has taken decisive action following a jailbreak at the Orleans Parish Correctional Facility where…

3 weeks ago

St. Tammany EDC CEO Chris Masingill Announces Departure

News Summary Chris Masingill, the CEO of the St. Tammany Economic Development Corporation, will leave to become the President of…

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SBA Approves Disaster Aid for New Orleans After Terror Attack

News Summary Following the tragic New Year’s Day terrorist attack on Bourbon Street that resulted in 14 deaths and numerous…

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Ten Inmates Escape Orleans Justice Center Amid Security Concerns

News Summary On May 16, 2025, ten inmates escaped from the Orleans Justice Center, allegedly with inside assistance. A maintenance…

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Massive Jailbreak: Seven Armed Inmates Escape Orleans Parish Jail

News Summary In a stunning jailbreak early Friday, May 16, 2023, seven armed inmates escaped from the Orleans Parish Jail…

3 weeks ago

Nottoway Plantation Fire Causes Devastation in Louisiana

News Summary A massive fire engulfed the historic Nottoway Plantation House in Louisiana on May 15, 2025, resulting in severe…

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Nottoway Plantation Completely Destroyed by Fire

News Summary On May 15, 2025, the historic Nottoway Plantation, largest antebellum mansion in the U.S. South, was devastated by…

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Body of 79-Year-Old Woman Found in Shreveport Canal

News Summary The body of Katherine Green, a 79-year-old woman from The Oaks of Louisiana retirement community, was discovered submerged…

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