The Orleans Parish coroner says the 12-year-old boy who was found dead 12 days after disappearing from his home died from blunt force trauma caused by an alligator. New Orleans Police Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick says Bryan Vasquez subsequently drowned in a lagoon not too far from his home.

Smitty’s Supply in Roseland is facing at least five lawsuits because of last Friday’s explosion and fire at the oil and lubricant plant. Jeff Palermo has the story.

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LIV Golf is coming to New Orleans. Governor Landry was on hand to announce that the South Course at New Orleans’ City Park will host a LIV Golf tournament June 26th through the 28th of next year. During the announcement, Landry said New Orleans was meant to host a golf tournament like the ones LIV Golf puts on.

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The course where the tournament will be held is being renovated by former LIV Golf Commissioner and CEO Greg Norman.

The mayor of Ruston is beaming with pride over the announcement that Radiance Technologies is building a microchip packaging site in the city. Mayor Ronny Walker says the company’s arrival will spur future economic development in the city.

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The facility is expected to be up and running in the summer of 2027.