U.S. Rep. Bill Cassidy, R-Baton Rouge, speaks at rally against abortion.
U.S. Rep. Bill Cassidy, R-Baton Rouge, spoke at a rally against abortion held on the steps of the Louisiana State Capitol Jan. 18.
View ArticleMLK program 2014 in LaPlace
St. John the Baptist Parish was among several communities that held marches Jan. 20 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
View ArticleNatalie Robottom at MLK program 2014
St. John the Baptist Parish President Natalie Robottom speaks at the 2014 Martin Luther King Jr. rally in LaPlace.
View ArticleThe newly constructed Mardi Gras Plaza opens in Jefferson Parish
Jefferson Parish officials were on hand to cut the ribbon and open the newly constructed Mardi Gras Plaza on Veterans Boulevard. Jefferson Parish officials say, the site serves as an enhancement for...
View ArticleChemo Beanies co-founder Angelle Albright
Chemo Beanies co-founder Angelle Albright talks about the mission of the Covington company. The company recieved a $250,000 check from Chase Bank Tuesdsay, January 21, 2014.
View ArticleKnitting for a Cause
Marie Louise Imseis, 8, and Victoria Kluttz, 7, both of Gretna, have enlisted the help of more than 40 people to make hats for the homeless, using a knitting loom. The students at Gretna No. 2 for...
View ArticleGrand Opening of New Express Office of Motor Vehicles in New Orleans East
New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu along with city and state officials gathered to celebrate the opening of the new Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV) located in the Lakewood Plaza Shopping Center at 7500...
View ArticleKermit Ruffins officially reopens the Mother-in-Law Lounge
Kermit Ruffins officially reopened the Mother-in-Law Lounge on Monday January 20, 2014. Ruffins chose the Martin Luther King Jr. holiday to reopen, inviting New Orleans musicians such as Glen David...
View ArticleSheriff Marlin Gusman TV ad attacks Charles Foti
This new TV ad from Sheriff Marlin Gusman attacks former sheriff Charles Foti, citing numerous cases of inmate mistreatment and abuse during his tenure.
View ArticleCharles Foti's TV ad slams current sheriff Marlin Gusman
Former sheriff and candidate Charles Foti's new TV ad lauds his accomplishments and then hammers current sheriff Marlin Gusman.
View ArticleMichigan man describes aftermath of fatal officer-involved shooting in Kenner
John Schaub, 67, of Buckley, Mich., describes the aftermath of a high-speed crash in Kenner Tuesday (Jan. 21) that ended with one suspect shot dead and two people injured, including a Kenner Police...
View ArticleLocal elementary students attempt to break a Guinness World Record for...
The 'Turn the Page' initiative attempted to break the Guinness World Record for "Largest Reading Session" by having an interactive lesson with 500 local elementary students. The session, which included...
View ArticleOrleans Parish Prison: How did we get here?
Four nearly four decades, two men have been in charge of the Orleans Parish Prison. They are the leading contenders asking voters for a chance to lead the troubled jail for the next four years as it...
View ArticleMarlin Gusman answers question about 'high' inmate
Orleans Parish criminal sheriff Marlin Gusman gives his explanation for the inmate who was too high to be in court last week in this interview with Fox8's Liz Reyes.
View ArticleMarlin Gusman answers question about 'high' inmate (Video)
Orleans Parish criminal sheriff Marlin Gusman gives his explanation for the inmate who was too high to be in court last week in this interview with Fox8's Liz Reyes.
View ArticleCity Council has a heated debate with residents before passing minimum wage...
The New Orleans City Council passed a sweeping vote to pass a resolution to raise minimum wage to $10.10 an hour. The resolution will be sent to state legislatures who may craft a bill to present to...
View ArticleOvernight flurries in Baton Rouge
Slushy rain transformed into light snow shortly after 1 a.m. Friday, Jan. 24, 2014, in downtown Baton Rouge. The flurries dusted area vehicles and foliage. (Emily Lane, NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune)
View ArticleSouthern Hotel construction tour
Look past all the construction and get a sneak preview of the new Southern Hotel that is being built in downtown Covington.
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