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26-Year-Old New Orleans Police Officer and U.S. Army Reservist Dies from Complications Following BBL Surgery: Reports
NEED TO KNOW A police officer allegedly died after undergoing Brazilian Butt Lift surgery in Miami back in March according to a report from NBC6 South Florida Wildelis Rosa had traveled to Miami for the surgery, and she also celebrated her 26th...

Sen. Jenkins says 'one, big beautiful bill' could impact 1.6M in Louisiana
(The Center Square) — Senator Sam Jenkins, D-Shreveport, discussed President Donald Trump’s ‘one big, beautiful bill’ and its potential impact on over 1.6 million Louisiana residents access to healthcare. During the Thursday Caddo Parish...

Newman Regional Health welcomes new board-certified general surgeon
EMPORIA, Kan. (WIBW) - Newman Regional Health announced the addition of Dyllan Landry, MD, a board-certified general surgeon, to its medical team. With experience in laparoscopic, robotic, emergency, and trauma surgery, Dr. Landry significantly...
Understanding Medicare: A comprehensive guide in Louisiana
BOSSIER CITY, La. (KTAL/KMSS) — Louisiana Medicare experts are meeting with recipients, soon-to-be recipients, and loved ones to help understand the Medicare system. Shreveport Steppin’ Seniors stay active through line dancing At Medicare 101,...

Suspect arrested in connection to Louisiana Avenue drive-by shooting
Police arrested Wendell Henry, 22, of Lafayette in connection with a drive-by shooting that occurred Wednesday night in the 2000 block of Louisiana Avenue, officials said. Henry allegedly fired shots from a vehicle, striking a second vehicle that...

West Nile virus confirmed in 16 Louisiana parishes, including 2 in Acadiana
(NEWS 15) — Health experts urge residents in Louisiana to take precautions against mosquito bites as they enjoy Fourth of July activities. The warning comes after state health officials confirmed cases of West Nile virus in 16 parishes across the...

Love haunted tales? Visit these 13 sites in Louisiana next time you are in there
Ghosts and paranormal stories have always fascinated humans. While there are many across the world, Louisiana in the US particularly has quite a few that are not only in New Orleans but beyond Those who live and work at the Magnolia Plantation...

Army General: We in uniform salute New Orleans and Louisiana for long and treasured history
Entering my third year serving in New Orleans as the commanding general of the largest two-star command in the U.S. military, the 377th Theater Sustainment Command, I remain deeply grateful for the extraordinary support this city extends to our...

Medicaid Cuts Have Already Shuttered A Hospital In Rural Nebraska
President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill" isn't even signed yet, but is already having negative consequences for Americans. A hospital in rural Nebraska announced on Wednesday that it will shut its doors after more than 30 years,...

'Forever in their debt': Rock climber rescued after falling on Mount Washington speaks out
THESE CREWS, HE’S NOT SURE WHERE HE’D BE RIGHT NOW. I JUST GOT MY HANDS MIXED UP AND, YOU KNOW, WHEN YOU’RE CLIMBING WITHOUT A ROPE. ONE SMALL SNAKE MAKES ALL THE DIFFERENCE. LUKE MARTIN IS READY TO TALK ABOUT WHAT HAPPENED WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AT...

Young New Orleans cop and Army Reservist dies after undergoing risky but popular cosmetic surgery: ‘unnecessary for her to die’
A young New Orleans police officer has died days after undergoing a Brazilian butt lift and complaining of “extreme pain” following the risky cosmetic procedure. Wildelis Rosa, 26, told her family she was traveling from New Orleans to Miami for...

Good Ol’ Boy Racism Chokes Out History and Health
Today we celebrate the birth of a nation built by slaves on stolen land. Two and a half centuries later, the United States of America still treats people inhumanely because of their skin color, sexual orientation, gender, or religion. It’s 2025,...

New Orleans man who fell while mountain climbing describes the moment he was rescued
ORLEANS. ROCK CLIMBER IS COUNTING HIS BLESSINGS AND GRATEFUL TO BE ALIVE TONIGHT AFTER FALLING 60FT FROM A NEW HAMPSHIRE MOUNTAIN, PROMPTING A NATIONAL GUARD RESCUE. RIGHT NOW, LUCAS LAMONT IS RECOVERING FROM SURGERY AND HE IS SHARING EVERYTHING...
From beer to breakthrough: Baton Rouge partners are turning CO2 into ethanol
A chance conversation at a Mid City gym in 2022 sparked a clean energy startup now gaining national recognition. As Business Report writes in its latest issue, Tin Roof Brewery founder William McGehee teamed up with LSU professor John Flake—who...

Louisiana created a market to reduce water pollution. Will it actually work?
Imagine you love cherry cheesecake, and you’re happy to find out that your local bakery makes the delicious, decadent dessert every Saturday. But they only make a certain amount per week; after that, there’s no more. Your neighbors also love...

Anita's Grill, 'world famous' New Orleans diner, returns with new location. See the menu
You can get your liver and onions smothered in gravy as a breakfast plate, or as a po-boy. The same goes for the grilled pork chops. Coffee is still under three bucks, and it’s bottomless when you order a meal. There’s fried chicken and hamburger...

2025 New Orleans Saints opponent profile: Tennessee Titans
Saints visit Tennessee Titans for inter-conference contest Andrew Lang The New Orleans Saints visit the Tennessee Titans at noon on Dec. 28 with the broadcast on CBS. New Orleans will be seeking to win its first road game against the Titans since...

Scott Power: ASX health lifts to start FY26, Tetratherix ends IPO drought
ASX healthcare kicks off FY26 on a positive note. Pic via Getty Images ASX health up 1.6% over five days as Morgans’ Scott Power says the mood is positive for start of FY26 Wound management house Tetratherix make its ASX debut and breaks an IPO...

'Big, beautiful bill': Louisiana lawmakers react to bill heading to President Trump's desk
Louisiana lawmakers are reacting to the House passing President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill."Trump's proposed bill has raised concerns in Louisiana about potential Medicaid cuts and the closure of rural hospitals, with state leaders...

New Orleans teacher fired by Catholic school for being gay says ‘it’s just time’ for discrimination to stop
A longtime music teacher at a New Orleans-area Catholic school who was essentially fired for being listed in an obituary as another man’s widower says he refused to suffer quietly because “it’s just time” for bullying and homophobic discrimination...