As of today, the City of New Orleans has not reported a homicide for December. In September the Crescent City went 12 days without a murder. President of the Metropolitan Crime Commission Rafael Goyeneche…
However, Goyeneche is quick to point out that homicides in 2022 were among the highest for the last three decades.
Sergeant Stephen Rhodes, an agent with the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries, saved nine people when their boat capsized in the Gulf of Mexico last year. For his act of heroism, Rhodes received the Carnegie Medal. As a first responder, Rhodes says he doesn’t necessarily like the title hero…
The 16-year veteran who lives in Houma, was nominated for the award by his mother and presented with the honor by Governor John Bel Edwards.
After nearly three years of construction, the LSU Health Shreveport campus has opened its transformative Center for Medical Education. The $79 million structure is the first new building in 15 years. Dean of the School of Medicine Dr. David Lewis says the center brings innovative learning techniques to north Louisiana seen at major universities nationwide…
A severe respiratory illness is spreading in dogs in 16 states. Symptoms to watch for include coughing, sneezing, heavy breathing, nose or eye discharge, and a decreased appetite. As more people and their pets continue to travel for the holidays, Ginger Guttner with the LSU Vet School says it’s important to call ahead boarding your dog…