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Feds arrest current, former Louisiana law enforcement leaders on alleged immigration violations Here's the latest after police chiefs were arrested at a Louisiana law enforcement conference.

The alleged scheme involves hundreds of visas. A businessman, three current law enforcement leaders and one former law enforcement leader were arrested this week.

President Donald Trump pardon's Baton Rouge rapper NBA YoungBoy NBA YoungBoy, a Baton Rouge based rapper famous for chart-topping hits like "Outside Today," is officially outside of federal custody after President Donald Trump granted him clemency Wednesday.

NBA YoungBoy, a Baton Rouge based rapper famous for chart-topping hits like "Outside Today," is officially outside of federal custody after President Donald Trump granted him clemency Wednesday.

A brawl erupts between the families of homicide victims and defendant at Baton Rouge courthouse As both families exited the courtroom into the hallway, a fight broke out.

As both families exited the courtroom into the hallway, a fight broke out.

Polls are about to close in Louisiana.

I'll be keeping an eye on EBR's DA tax and the two council runoffs in St. George.

See live vote totals for important local races in May 2025 Louisiana election If you're looking for election results, here's how to find the latest in your Louisiana parish.

If you're looking for election results, here's how to find the latest in your Louisiana parish.

Victim's relative begs for pardon before Jessie Hoffman's execution: 'Not justice in my name' "I wanted to meet with him as part of my own healing process and am outraged that the prison and the board of pardons refused to allow for this important work," wrote the sister-in-law of the Molly El...

News: Ahead of Louisiana's first execution in 15 years tonight, a family member of the murder victim in the case is pleading for a pardon.
"Executing Jessie Hoffman is not justice in my name, it is the opposite," says Kate Murphy.
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Site of alleged Southern hazing death leased by man tied to fraternity, Baton Rouge councilman The warehouse where Southern University student Caleb Wilson was allegedly hazed, leading to his death, is leased to a man with ties to the fraternity he was pledging and to Metro Council member Cleve Dunn.

Also on the Southern University hazing probe:

Sources say it happened at a Baton Rouge warehouse and involved about 10 frat members and 9 pledges.

That warehouse is co-leased by Baton Rouge councilman Cleve Dunn and a man with ties to the fraternity.

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Southern student died after being punched in the chest during fraternity hazing, sources say Sources say about 10 fraternity members and nine pledges were present when Caleb Wilson, a 20-year-old who died last week, others were punched and struck with small objects.

Sources close the investigation into a Southern University student’s death say the young man died after he was punched in his chest during a fraternity hazing ritual last week.

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Most expensive home for sale in Texas is this Dallas mansion where royals, Coco Chanel stayed It was built for an Italian count in 1938, and at one time George W. and Laura Bush lived next door. It's got amenities galore, including a helicopter landing pad, pool, bocce ball courts and more. Ta...

It was built for an Italian count in 1938, and at one time George W. and Laura Bush lived next door.

It's got amenities galore, including a helicopter landing pad, pool, bocce ball courts and more.

Omega Psi Phi releases statement after death of Southern University student in Baton Rouge "It is with profound sorrow that we extend our condolences on the passing of Caleb Wilson. His loss is deeply felt, and our hearts go out to his family, friends, and all who were touched by him."

A day after a Southern University student and a Human Jukebox trumpet player was found unresponsive in a park, the international president of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity issued a statement saying members are supporting Baton Rouge authorities in the police investigation of the death.

See more celeb spottings at New Orleans restaurants: www.nola.com/sports/super...

Paul McCartney was spotted at a classic New Orleans fine dining spot ahead of Super Bowl LIX See where the Beatles musician dined while in New Orleans.

Add Paul McCartney to the list of celebrities enjoying New Orleans ahead of Super Bowl LIX.

Photos: Show us your snowman! Louisiana's population seemed to grow after historic snow A Louisiana snowman is typically a rare sight, sure, but these snow people were aplenty on Tuesday.

I'm just a girl out here (aka inside my warm office) looking for pictures of your snow people. Send em to me!

Photos: Show us your snowman! Louisiana's population seemed to grow after historic snow We want to see your snowman or snow creation! What did you use to decorate? Share your picture in the comments or email us at EDischer@TheAdvocate.com.

We want to see your snowman or snow creation! What did you use to decorate?

Share your picture in the comments or email us at EDischer@TheAdvocate.com.

We've lifted the paywall as winter weather threatens Louisiana. Here's what to know. Stay with us as we report on potential snowfall and everything else you need to know about this Arctic blast.

We've lifted the paywall as winter weather threatens Louisiana. Here's what to know.

I saw this beautifully vivid sunset over Baton Rouge, Louisiana tonight and I wondered… does cold weather or snow somehow amplify a sunset? Because 😮

New Orleans-area interstates, elevated bridges will close ahead of freeze Ahead of freezing temperatures and snow, major interstates will close in the New Orleans LA area.

NEW: Interstates and elevated bridges will close Tuesday morning. Here's what you need to know.

Winter storm watch: 'Heavy' snow, sleet, freezing rain now possible across south Louisiana The winter storm next week is expected to dump up to 8 inches of snow in some areas and create hazardous road conditions in New Orleans, the northshore, Baton Rouge and Lafayette, with freezing temps for days.

The winter storm next week is expected to dump up to 8 inches of snow in some areas.

It'll create hazardous road conditions in New Orleans, the northshore, Baton Rouge and Lafayette, with freezing temperatures for days.

'No peace': Bourbon Street attack survivors speak on pain and how they're forever changed Dozens injured in the Bourbon Street attack are irrevocably altered, with a long road ahead as they attempt to heal. People in their 20s are learning how to walk again. Others are undergoing grueling ...

When people say she’s lucky to be here, she hates it.
“I don’t want any more guardian angels,” Potter said. “I want my friend.”
Beautifully told, heartbreaking story about Bourbon survivors from @emilywoodruff.bsky.social
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Livingston Parish Council to its entire library board: You're fired After potentially one of the most heated council public comment sessions the parish council has dealt with, the majority of the council removed every sitting library board member in one swift move.

The parish council's solution to solving the ongoing Livingston Parish library conflict? Removing every single library board member. Here's the latest in the library drama saga:
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These maps show Shamsud-Din Jabbar's path down Bourbon Street, where victims were hit We collected surveillance video and eyewitness accounts of the moments of mayhem that Shamsud-Din Jabbar unleashed on the most famous street in New Orleans.

We collected surveillance video and eyewitness accounts of the moments of mayhem that Shamsud-Din Jabbar unleashed on the most famous street in New Orleans.

15 seconds of terror: The untold story of Bourbon Street attack from those who lived through it By the time Shamsud-Din Jabbar swerved onto Bourbon Street at 3:17 a.m. on New Year’s Day, his plan seemed to have been taking shape for months. But for those who narrowly escaped his deadly three-bl...

By the time Shamsud-Din Jabbar swerved onto Bourbon Street at 3:17 a.m. on New Year’s Day, his plan seemed to have been taking shape for months.

But for those who narrowly escaped his deadly three-block rampage, that one moment changed everything. And the city of New Orleans may never be the same.

NOPD bodycam shows Bourbon Street attack suspect firing at officers before being shot Here's what footage NOPD released and what it shows.

NOPD bodycam shows Bourbon Street attack suspect firing at officers before being shot

Here's what footage NOPD released and what it shows.

Man dead in Rapides Parish due to hypothermia, confirmed as a weather-related death The Louisiana Department of Health confirms the death of a man in Rapides Parish due to hypothermia.

The Louisiana Department of Health confirms the death of a man due to hypothermia.

City of New Orleans, contractors sued by seven victims of 'preventable' Bourbon Street attack Thursday's lawsuit touches off what could be a lengthy and costly period of litigation over the Bourbon Street attack.

NEW: City of New Orleans, contractors sued by seven victims of 'preventable' Bourbon Street attack

Thursday's lawsuit touches off what could be a lengthy and costly period of litigation over the Bourbon Street attack.

City of New Orleans, contractors sued by seven victims of 'preventable' Bourbon Street attack Thursday's lawsuit touches off what could be a lengthy and costly period of litigation over the Bourbon Street attack.

And so it begins: seven victims of the New Orleans Bourbon Street attack have filed a lawsuit against the city and two of its contractors alleging that they failed to protect Bourbon from this type of attack. @nolanews.bsky.social with the early details:
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Family, friends grieve the loss of Tiger Bech during funeral Mass in Lafayette Despite the violent tragedy that struck their family, Tiger Bech's siblings, holding onto each other for support, shared a unified message of love.

Despite the violent tragedy that struck their family, Tiger Bech's siblings, holding onto each other for support, shared a unified message of love.

Biden, New Orleans pack St. Louis Cathedral to pray and grieve after Bourbon Street attack Jee Biden, Gayle Benson, Helena Moreno and other officials attend a prayer service at Basilica of St. Louis King of France.

Joe Biden, Gayle Benson, Helena Moreno and other officials attend a prayer service at St. Louis Cathedral Monday night.

King cake of the day: We tried the new Hubig’s Pies king cake (no, it's not a pie) A Hubig's pie is a staple in New Orleans. But what about their king cakes? Here is what Ian McNulty thinks after his first bite.

A Hubig's pie is a staple in New Orleans. But what about their king cakes? Here is what Ian McNulty thinks after his first bite.