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  • Burger King franchisee looking to hire at 43 Greater New Orleans locations

    New Orleans – GPS Hospitality is looking to hire managers and crew members at all of their Burger King locations in the New Orleans area. A job fair takes place Wednesday, Sep. 19; the first half of the fair runs from 9 a.m. – 11 a.m. and the second half runs from 2 p.m. – 6 p.m. Applicants can visit gpshospitality.com/locations to find the closest Burger King in their area or www.gpsjobfair2018.com to apply online.

  • Parishes announce sandbagging locations ahead of potential tropical weather

    Area parishes will distribute sandbags ahead of potential tropical weather. St. Charles Parish: East Bank Bridge Park West Bank Bridge Park LA 306 at Badeaux Lane East in Bayou Gauche St. Tammany Parish, Monday 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. ; Tuesday 7 a.m. – 7 p.m.: St. Tammany Parish Government- Building C 21410 Koop Dr., Mandeville St. Tammany Parish Public Works- Airport Road Barn 34783 Grantham College Rd., Slidell St. Tammany Parish Public Works- Covington Barn 1305 N. Florida St., Covington St. Tammany Parish Public Works- Fritchie Barn […]

  • Man killed on porch in Lower 9th Ward

    New Orleans – Police are investigating after a man was shot and killed on a porch in the Lower 9th Ward. Officers were called to the 900 block of Alabo Street in the Holy Cross neighborhood just before 10:30 p.m. Thursday. They found a 27-year-old man lying on a porch. He had been shot in the head and was pronounced dead at the scene. Anyone with information is asked to call Crimestoppers at (504) 822-1111.

  • JPSO: Man shot in Marrero

    MARRERO – Deputies are investigating a shooting that left a man in critical condition. The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office says the victim was shot around 4 a.m. Friday in the 1500 block of Haydel Dr. A description of the shooter has not been released.

  • 2 adults, 2 children shot in New Orleans East

    Police are investigating a shooting in New Orleans East that sent four people to the hospital.

  • Police seek DNA sample from person of interest in homicide investigation

    New Orleans – Police are looking to obtain a DNA sample from a person of interest in a 2017 shooting that left one person dead and three others wounded in the 7th Ward. Investigators say Cedric Jones, 30, is not wanted in connection to the September 28th shooting at the intersection of North Rocheblave and Allen Streets but say they need his DNA sample to further their investigation. Anyone with information is asked to call NOPD Homicide Detective Thaddeus Williams at (504) […]

  • Man’s body found in Bayou Lafourche with arms, legs tied with rope

    LAFOURCHE PARISH, La. – The Lafourche Parish Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a Galliano man’s body was found in Bayou Lafourche with the arms and legs bound by rope. Detectives have identified the victim as 69-year-old Terry Angelle. Investigators say someone called authorities around 2 p.m. Sunday after seeing a body floating in the bayou in the area of West 188th Street in Galliano.  A firefighter arrived and pulled the body to shore. Deputies say Angelle’s arms and legs were bound […]

  • Man wounded in New Orleans East shooting

    New Orleans – The NOPD is investigating a shooting in New Orleans East that left a man wounded. Officers were called to the intersection of Dwyer and Foch Roads after 1 a.m. Wednesday. A male victim was taken to the hospital by EMS. No word on his condition.

  • 4-year-old girl dies in accidental shooting in Chalmette

    CHALMETTE, La.– The St. Bernard Sheriff’s Office is investigating the accidental shooting death of a four-year-old girl. Deputies were called to a home in 500 block of Pierre Street in Chalmette around 9:30 p.m. Thursday and found a girl who had been shot.  She was taken to University Medical Center where she later died. A handgun believed to be used in the shooting was found. Sheriff James Pohlmann says the shooting appears to be accidental.

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    Man stabbed to death in Lower Ninth Ward

    New Orleans – Police are investigating a deadly stabbing in the Lower Ninth Ward. Officers were called to the 2400 block of Forstall Street just before 6:30 p.m. Saturday. They found a 33-year-old man in the grassy area of a vacant lot, stabbed multiple times. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Anyone with information is asked to call Homicide Detective Brett Mathes at (504) 658-5300 or Crimestoppers at (504) 822-1111.

  • NOPD: Man missing from Bayou St. John neighborhood

    Police are asking for the public's help in locating a man last seen in the Bayou St. John neighborhood.

  • Teen reported missing from Algiers

    New Orleans – Police are looking for a teenager reported missing from Algiers. Police say Zanaya Hayes, 17, was last seen by a relative on June 9 around 7:30 p.m. in the 3300 block of Mansfield Drive. She hasn’t been seen or heard from since then. Anyone with information is asked to call any Fourth District officer at (504) 658-6040 or 911.