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United States · United StatesDisclaimer: All persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty. BOGALUSA, La. (WGNO) — Two 15-year-olds have been indicted in connection with a shooting that left a 16-year-old boy dead in Bogalusa in April. According to the Office of District Attorney Collin Sims, Frank Parker and Jyhren Cotton were each indicted on charges of second-degree murder and six counts of attempted second-degree murder on May 6.
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Two Bogalusa teens indicted in connection with 16-year-old’s fatal shooting
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United States · United StatesNEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The saga of Saffron the opossum continues. It has been nearly three months, and the question remains whether or not its owner, William Voiles, will ever get his pet back. On Monday, Voiles had a court date after being issued a citation for owning a wild animal without a permit.
How many people attended Jazz Fest this year? Festival organizers share highlights Where's Saffron the opossum? That's a question that stil…See the Story
Will Saffron the opossum ever be returned? Owner gives update
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United States · United StatesNEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Get ready for a stretch of warm and humid weather here in the Gulf South, but keep an eye out for potential storms as we head into the weekend. We're currently under the influence of a ridge of high pressure, which means stable and warm conditions for the next few days. Expect partly cloudy skies tonight with temperatures dipping into the mid-70s. Tomorrow, anticipate partly to mostly sunny conditions with highs reaching the…See the Story
Temperatures climb into the 90s for New Orleans before weekend cold front
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United States · United StatesWASHINGTON PARISH, La. (WGNO) — A Mount Hermon man has been sentenced after pleading guilty in a 2022 child sex abuse case. According to the Office of District Attorney Collin Sims, 28-year-old Edward Devonta Taylor pleaded guilty to sexual battery against a 7-year-old child and obstructing justice by destroying or tampering with evidence related to the sexual battery on Thursday, May 2.
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Mount Hermon man sentenced in 2022 child sex abuse case
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United States · United StatesNEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — The 2024 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival has officially wrapped up, and organizers are sharing how many fans made their way to the fairgrounds. According to a news release, 500,000 fans attended this year's fest. Festival organizers said 2024 was a" historic year" for the Jazz Fest with the addition of an extra day and a sold-out performance from The Rolling Stones.
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How many people attended Jazz Fest this year? Festival organizers share highlights
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United States · United StatesBeginning May 20, JPCO will provide SANE services to sexual assault victims in St. Tammany Parish. By adding the former STPCO SANE nurses to its staff, JPCO’s on-call team will provide SANE services to survivors of sexual assault in both communities without difficulty.See the Story
Jefferson Parish taking over sexual assault exams in St. Tammany
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United States · United StatesMETAIRIE, La. (WGNO) — A new transit bus facility is opening on the East Bank of Jefferson Parish. On Thursday, May 16, officials with Jefferson Parish Transit will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the new location of the Jefferson Parish Transit East Bank Operations building and refurbished maintenance facility. JP Transit officials say it's the only agency in Louisiana to receive buses and bus facilities competitive grant funding from the Uni…See the Story
Jefferson Parish Transit opens new $8M facility in Metairie
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New Orleans · New OrleansNEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Officials with the New Orleans Public Library announced that starting Monday, May 6, anyone 17 years old with a library card will need to update their card permission. The changes are the result of the Louisiana Revised Statue 25.225, passed during the 2023 legislative session, which stated that "libraries must have a procedure in place for preventing youth from checking out items that its community says are inappropriate f…See the Story
New Louisiana legislation requires guardians to choose underage library material permission
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