Here's what we know about the rural Georgia mass shooting that killed 2, injured 35
More than 1,000 people were gathered for a block party on Sunday when more than 50 shots were fired into the crowd. Two people were killed and dozens were injured.
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Shemar Moore previews returning as Hondo in spinoff 'S.W.A.T. Exiles'
New episodes of "S.W.A.T. Exiles" are released Fridays on STARZ.
Josh Hartnett, co-stars preview Netflix thriller 'Below'
"Below," co-starring Josh Hartnett, Mackenzie Davis and Charlie Heaton, begins streaming Thursday, Oct. 8, on Netflix.
As the New Orleans district struggles with low enrollment, Walter L. Cohen High reflects on its big legacy
At this year’s annual alumni picnic, Cohen graduates remembered the school’s lively atmosphere, its music, sports and teachers who forged authentic relationships with students.
A new Supreme Court term begins with cases on climate change, immigration and gun rights
Climate change, weapon bans and religious rights are all on the docket this term as the Supreme Court begins hearing arguments.
US Air Force removes all bombers from British air base targeted by a suspected terror attack
The U.S. Air Force has brought home its bombers stationed at a U.S.-run military air base in England used to strike Iran.
Woman arrested in California for allegedly spying on Taiwanese officials for China
Per the affidavit, Wanying Zhang allegedly traveled to Seattle last year and conducted surveillance on a close relative of a Taiwanese government official.
Data centers drive debate in Louisiana’s congressional races
As data centers pop up across the country, debate around what role elected officials have, if any, on monitoring and restricting their resource use and development has become part of the political conversation.
Louisiana immigration facility to hold families, minors who self-deport
A former Air Force barracks at England Airpark will serve as a staging site for immigrant families and children awaiting deportation.
Texas firefighters band together to support captain's son battling Stage 4 cancer
Conway Frost is the son of Corpus Christi Fire Department Captain Patrick Frost, a firefighter and paramedic who has dedicated years to serving the community.
Sen. John Kennedy’s possible presidential run depends on ‘a bunch of goobers’
Sen. John Kennedy appeared on NBC’s “Meet the Press” where host Kristen Welker asked him outright if he would run for president.
‘Wait for the clock to run out’: Louisiana offshore wind energy leaders look beyond Trump
Industry leaders say Trump’s policies have brought offshore wind development to a near standstill, but they are trying to preserve Louisiana’s wind expertise and supply chain in hopes of reviving the industry under the next administration.
Donald Trump tells Mobile rally to ‘pretend I’m on the ballot’
Mobile was the president’s second stop in a month-long campaign for Republican congressional candidates across the country.
Here’s what’s driving the Gen Z gender gap
Gen Z women are more likely than Gen Z men to consider themselves feminist, identify as liberal and Democrat, support abortion access, and believe society should not return to traditional gender norms, according to the new poll.
Trump’s immigration sweeps leave communities looking for way forward
Communities reeling from President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown — which included random stops to check status — are looking for ways to recover as fear continues to grip the area’s large Hispanic population.
Anxiety grows that Trump may try to disrupt midterm elections. States prepare.
State officials across the country are bracing for possible federal election interference from now through Nov. 3 — even as they remain unsure of what will actually happen.
Federal funds for local police enforcement accelerated Trump immigration crackdown
The president’s signature 2025 domestic policy bill, the “One, Big Beautiful” Act, set aside about $4 billion for state and local governments to conduct immigration enforcement.
Behind The Lens: “As Meta rolls into Louisiana with a massive data center … (This is Part 1 of 2 audio discussions)
... the owner of the paper of record in the state, John Georges, rolls out the red carpet for Meta and explains how he thinks these deals will save journalism in the state.
AI was supposed to cut emissions. But fossil fuel companies are using it to find more oil and gas.
A DeSmog review found that, across major fossil fuel companies, AI is increasingly being integrated into fossil fuel operations, from seismic exploration and drilling to equipment monitoring and field development.
Rooted in 7th Ward Black history, The Black Schoolhouse opens new youth art and design hub
Constructed from corrugated steel shipping containers and fitted with solar panels, the sustainable 2,000-square-foot schoolhouse holds digital art classrooms, a gallery, a combination library and meditation room, and an outdoor fruit tree orchard.
Holy Cross neighbors sue state fire marshal over sprinklers in New Orleans Port grain project
The fire marshal’s decision to allow Sunrise Foods to install out-of-compliance sprinkler system is “abuse of power,” suit alleges
Legendary tenor sax Elliott ‘Stackman’ Callier dies, leaving one final Fats Domino horn player standing
Elliott 'Stackman' Callier, who died recently at age 83, was known for his 'Super Fly' swagger, fanciful stories, and a fat, mellow tenor sax tone that helped define the New Orleans sound.
John Georges believes Meta AI deals will ‘save journalism’ — and Louisiana’s largest newspaper
Georges dismissed concerns from some of his reporters that his embrace of Meta blurs the line between the news and business.
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The disaster the justices have unleashed has its roots in one of the darkest periods of our history.