3:30 PM News
A pioneer in cardiovascular health, New Orleans surgeon John Ochsner, has passed away at the age of 91. Jeff Palermo has more…
A 4 year-old girl is dead today following a shooting in Chalmette last night. Deputies in St. Bernard Parish received the call that a child had been shot around 9:30 PM. The girl was taken to University Medical Center where she later died. Investigators recovered handgun believed to be used in the shooting. The shooting appears to be accidental, but the investigation is ongoing.
A hit and run last night has left at 42-year-old Slidell woman dead. LSP are asking for the public’s help as they are currently looking for a truck in the Slidell/Pearl River area. Senior Trooper Dustin Dwight says to be on the lookout for possible damage to the front end and the passenger side of the vehicle.
Essence Fest kicked off today in New Orleans, taking over the city for three days as some of the biggest names in entertainment take the town. Erykah Badu, Jill Scott, and Snoop Dog headline the show tonight, and New Orleans Convention and Visitor’s bureau Spokesperson Kristian Sonnier says that’s not all.