New Orleans Area Priest Dies in Freak Woodworking Accident
Rev. James "Jimmy" Jeanfreau Jr., a pastor at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, sustained traumatic injuries while working with a lathe.
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One Dead, Another Injured After Boat Capsized in Louisiana Lake
After a three-hour search, agents would recover the body of 72-year-old Ricky Hodgson around 9:30 am.
Body of Shreveport City Marshal Found in Destin
Caldwell had been missing since Thursday evening when he fell overboard from a boat while vacationing.
Louisiana Man Drowns in Gulf Shores While Trying to Save Son
The unidentified 49-year-old father drowned while attempting to rescue his 17-year-old son who was struggling in the gulf waters near Gulf State Park Pavilion.
Young Woman Killed in Crash Hours After Graduating High School
The community in Sulphur is mourning the loss of a young woman who was killed in a car crash just hours after graduating from Sulphur High on Saturday.
Carencro Police Say Father Shot & Killed Son Out of Self-Defense
We now know more details regarding a fatal shooting in Carencro on Wednesday evening and police say it was self-defense.
Acadiana Firefighter Dies After Battle With Cancer
26-year-old Alex Bourque, a firefighter with the Lafayette and Broussard Fire Departments, died after a bone cancer battle.
3-Year-Old Shot and Killed Inside French Quarter Home
A 3-year-old girl was shot and killed in the French Quarter in New Orleans on Tuesday (April 26), according to the New Orleans Police Department.
Second Man's Body Recovered From Toledo Bend, Both Men Identified
A second man's body has been recovered from Toledo Bend Lake after a fishing trip went awry for two men this past weekend.
One Man Dead After Two Fishermen Went Missing at Toledo Bend
A man is dead following a fishing trip turned tragedy on Saturday afternoon at Toledo Bend.
One Man Dead After Drowning While Fishing on Toledo Bend
Waves from high winds are believed to have caused a boat to sink on the south end of Toledo Bend on Saturday afternoon.
Louisiana and U.S.'s Oldest Living WWII Veteran Dies at 112
America's oldest living World War II veteran has died. 112-year-old Lawrence Brooks, a Louisiana native, passed away earlier today.
7-Year-Old Accidentally Shot and Killed in Jeanerette
According to Jeanerette Police Chief Dusty Vallot, the 7-year-old was shot in the head while inside a vehicle in the 1400 block of Main Street.
Body of Former Jennings High Coach Found in Chicot Lake
The body of 71-year-old Daniel R. Reed was recovered around 9:00 am yesterday.
Cajun Musician Cedric Benoit Dies Unexpectedly at 62
Sad news to report this morning as Cajun musician Cedric Benoit died last night in Branson, Missouri. He was 62 years old.
LA. Detective Dies Five Years After Being Shot While Serving Warrant
Detective Stephen Arnold was a 12-year veteran of JPSO who served as a Second District deputy and Narcotics detective.
Zydeco Great Leo ‘The Bull’ Thomas Has Died
Leo "The Bull" Thomas, an acclaimed Zydeco drummer and vocalist, died yesterday. He was 84.
Family Says Missing Pregnant Woman and Her Unborn Baby Are Dead
KATC is reporting that the family of Skye Angers has shared on social media that she and her unborn baby are dead.
Body of Missing Southern University Student Found in Lake Pontchartrain
A Southern University student was found dead in Lake Pontchartrain on Thursday afternoon after being missing for two weeks.
Barbara Chifici, Owner of Deanie’s Seafood Restaurants in New Orleans, Has Died
Barbara Chifici, the owner of all three Deanie's Seafood restaurants in New Orleans, died on Saturday at Ochsner Medical Center Kenner. She was 77.