Train collides with vehicle Tuesday night in Arabi, closing Judge Perez Drive No hazardous materials said to be involved

Train collides with vehicle Tuesday night in Arabi, closing Judge Perez Drive

Caught on camera: Motorcycle explodes, driver catches fire after crash near children A fiery motorcycle crash was caught on a home security camera.

Caught on camera: Motorcycle explodes, driver catches fire after crash near children

Nungesser hopes to keep Globalstar jobs on north shore amid possible Amazon deal Louisiana Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser hopes to protect 300 jobs in Covington

Nungesser hopes to keep Globalstar jobs on north shore amid possible Amazon deal

Man arrested after DNA evidence links him to $62,342 air-conditioning equipment theft Police arrested a 37-year-old man after his DNA matched evidence taken from a construction site theft involving $62,342 in air conditioning equipment.

Man arrested after DNA evidence links him to $62,342 air-conditioning equipment theft

Trump gives two-week reprieve to Iran; experts says US military remains well-prepared President's 'A whole civilization will die tonight' threat does not come to pass

Trump gives two-week reprieve to Iran; experts says US military remains well-prepared

‘He’s very lucky’: 9-year-old grazed by stray bullet on way to beach, father says A 9-year-old boy was injured after a stray bullet went through his father’s car over the weekend.

‘He’s very lucky’: 9-year-old grazed by stray bullet on way to beach, father says

Male victim fatally shot Tuesday in St. Claude area, NOPD says Victim found at North Claiborne Avenue and Desire Street

Male victim fatally shot Tuesday in St. Claude area, NOPD says

Lingering oil in Gulf leaves oyster harvesters questioning Louisiana’s seafood safety assessment An oyster harvester told Fox 8 he is choosing not to sell oysters over contamination concerns

Lingering oil in Gulf leaves oyster harvesters questioning Louisiana’s seafood safety assessment

73-year-old randomly stabbed at least 50 times while walking her dog, police say An arrest warrant says a suspect stabbed a random woman after trying to enter a home in Florida.

73-year-old randomly stabbed at least 50 times while walking her dog, police say

Nurse convicted after smearing an adult dirty diaper on co-worker’s face, authorities say A nurse was convicted after she smeared a dirty diaper on a coworker’s face at a nursing home in Memphis, according to authorities.

Nurse convicted after smearing an adult dirty diaper on co-worker’s face, authorities say

From Amazon to USPS, consumers will likely pay more because of fuel surcharges Louisiana’s average diesel price hit $5.316 a gallon Tuesday, adding pressure on trucking companies, delivery services and consumers as major shippers roll out new fuel surcharges.

From Amazon to USPS, consumers will likely pay more because of fuel surcharges

St. Tammany school aide accused of battering seizure-prone 6-year-old in classroom A St. Tammany Parish school employee is accused of battering a 6-year-old child with seizures at Lyon Elementary, and the child’s mother says the incident was caught on classroom video.

St. Tammany school aide accused of battering seizure-prone 6-year-old in classroom

Groom, 22, charged with murder after shooting friend during bachelor party, deputies say A groom is accused of shooting and killing one of his friends during his bachelor party trip.

Groom, 22, charged with murder after shooting friend during bachelor party, deputies say

‘Wipe. Them. Out.’ Rep. Clay Higgins cheers on Trump’s threats of Iran’s destruction Amid rising tensions between the United States and Iran, Rep. Clay Higgins (R-LA) took to social media, urging President Trump to “Wipe. Them. Out.”

‘Wipe. Them. Out.’ Rep. Clay Higgins cheers on Trump’s threats of Iran’s destruction

Pope says Trump’s threat to destroy Iranian culture is ‘unacceptable’ Pope says President Donald Trump’s threat to destroy Iranian civilization “truly unacceptable,” as deadline approaches.

Pope says Trump’s threat to destroy Iranian culture is ‘unacceptable’

District considers closing school with only 2 students enrolled The Clark County School District is considering closing a historic elementary school.

District considers closing school with only 2 students enrolled

Man accused of smearing feces throughout public restroom, Covington police say Incident occurred during the Covington Farmers Market on April 4.

Man accused of smearing feces throughout public restroom, Covington police say

Feds seek to add gold NOPD ring and campaign spending evidence in Cantrell case A new court filing says prosecutors want jurors to hear evidence that Mayor LaToya Cantrell kept publicly wearing a gold NOPD ring they say Jeffrey Vappie gave her

Feds seek to add gold NOPD ring and campaign spending evidence in Cantrell case

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Coca-Cola ousts Pepsi as major hotel chain’s beverage provider The Coca-Cola Company has signed an agreement with Marriott International to replace its competitor Pepsi as the hotel’s beverage provider around the world.

Coca-Cola ousts Pepsi as major hotel chain’s beverage provider

Iran-backed Iraqi militia says it will release American journalist Shelly Kittleson The powerful Iran-backed Iraqi militia Kataib Hezbollah says that it will release American journalist Shelly Kittleson, who was kidnapped from a Baghdad street corner last week.

Iran-backed Iraqi militia says it will release American journalist Shelly Kittleson

Lil Nas X enters a mental health program intended to lead to dropped charges of attacking police A judge has allowed Lil Nas X to enter a mental health diversion program intended to lead to the dismissal of charges of attacking Los Angeles police officers.

Lil Nas X enters a mental health program intended to lead to dropped charges of attacking police

Graco recalls car seats sold at Target, Walmart Graco is recalling some of its car seats.

Graco recalls car seats sold at Target, Walmart

Music festival canceled after rapper Ye banned over antisemitic remarks The rapper formerly known as Kanye West has been barred from entering the U.K., where he was scheduled to perform at the Wireless Festival in July.

Music festival canceled after rapper Ye banned over antisemitic remarks

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What is transfer addiction? Hidden risk of weight-loss surgery For some patients, bariatric weight-loss surgery can come with a little-known and potentially deadly complication -- transfer addiction.

What is transfer addiction? Hidden risk of weight-loss surgery

Audubon’s Goldring Woldenberg Park to open first major phase Nearly 2.25-mile stretch of riverfront park will open to public April 16

Audubon’s Goldring Woldenberg Park to open first major phase

Trump warns a ‘whole civilization’ could die but adds Iran still has time to capitulate Airstrikes are pounding Tehran, and Iranian officials are urging young people to form human chains to protect power plants.

Trump warns a ‘whole civilization’ could die but adds Iran still has time to capitulate