Emma Discher
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Audience editor | All about local news | Louisiana
The alleged scheme involves hundreds of visas. A businessman, three current law enforcement leaders and one former law enforcement leader were arrested this week.
Feds arrest current, former Louisiana law enforcement leaders on alleged immigration violations
Here's the latest after police chiefs were arrested at a Louisiana law enforcement conference.
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July 16, 2025 at 6:32 PM
The alleged scheme involves hundreds of visas. A businessman, three current law enforcement leaders and one former law enforcement leader were arrested this week.
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NBA YoungBoy, a Baton Rouge based rapper famous for chart-topping hits like "Outside Today," is officially outside of federal custody after President Donald Trump granted him clemency Wednesday.
President Donald Trump pardon's Baton Rouge rapper NBA YoungBoy
NBA YoungBoy, a Baton Rouge based rapper famous for chart-topping hits like "Outside Today," is officially outside of federal custody after President Donald Trump granted him clemency Wednesday.
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May 28, 2025 at 9:50 PM
NBA YoungBoy, a Baton Rouge based rapper famous for chart-topping hits like "Outside Today," is officially outside of federal custody after President Donald Trump granted him clemency Wednesday.
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As both families exited the courtroom into the hallway, a fight broke out.
A brawl erupts between the families of homicide victims and defendant at Baton Rouge courthouse
As both families exited the courtroom into the hallway, a fight broke out.
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May 13, 2025 at 5:26 PM
As both families exited the courtroom into the hallway, a fight broke out.
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Polls are about to close in Louisiana.
I'll be keeping an eye on EBR's DA tax and the two council runoffs in St. George.
I'll be keeping an eye on EBR's DA tax and the two council runoffs in St. George.
May 4, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Polls are about to close in Louisiana.
I'll be keeping an eye on EBR's DA tax and the two council runoffs in St. George.
I'll be keeping an eye on EBR's DA tax and the two council runoffs in St. George.
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If you're looking for election results, here's how to find the latest in your Louisiana parish.
See live vote totals for important local races in May 2025 Louisiana election
If you're looking for election results, here's how to find the latest in your Louisiana parish.
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May 4, 2025 at 12:13 AM
If you're looking for election results, here's how to find the latest in your Louisiana parish.
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News: Ahead of Louisiana's first execution in 15 years tonight, a family member of the murder victim in the case is pleading for a pardon.
"Executing Jessie Hoffman is not justice in my name, it is the opposite," says Kate Murphy.
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"Executing Jessie Hoffman is not justice in my name, it is the opposite," says Kate Murphy.
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Victim's relative begs for pardon before Jessie Hoffman's execution: 'Not justice in my name'
"I wanted to meet with him as part of my own healing process and am outraged that the prison and the board of pardons refused to allow for this important work," wrote the sister-in-law of the Molly El...
www.nola.com
March 18, 2025 at 3:01 PM
News: Ahead of Louisiana's first execution in 15 years tonight, a family member of the murder victim in the case is pleading for a pardon.
"Executing Jessie Hoffman is not justice in my name, it is the opposite," says Kate Murphy.
www.nola.com/news/courts/...
"Executing Jessie Hoffman is not justice in my name, it is the opposite," says Kate Murphy.
www.nola.com/news/courts/...
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Also on the Southern University hazing probe:
Sources say it happened at a Baton Rouge warehouse and involved about 10 frat members and 9 pledges.
That warehouse is co-leased by Baton Rouge councilman Cleve Dunn and a man with ties to the fraternity.
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Sources say it happened at a Baton Rouge warehouse and involved about 10 frat members and 9 pledges.
That warehouse is co-leased by Baton Rouge councilman Cleve Dunn and a man with ties to the fraternity.
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Site of alleged Southern hazing death leased by man tied to fraternity, Baton Rouge councilman
The warehouse where Southern University student Caleb Wilson was allegedly hazed, leading to his death, is leased to a man with ties to the fraternity he was pledging and to Metro Council member Cleve Dunn.
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March 5, 2025 at 10:40 PM
Also on the Southern University hazing probe:
Sources say it happened at a Baton Rouge warehouse and involved about 10 frat members and 9 pledges.
That warehouse is co-leased by Baton Rouge councilman Cleve Dunn and a man with ties to the fraternity.
www.theadvocate.com/...
Sources say it happened at a Baton Rouge warehouse and involved about 10 frat members and 9 pledges.
That warehouse is co-leased by Baton Rouge councilman Cleve Dunn and a man with ties to the fraternity.
www.theadvocate.com/...
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Sources close the investigation into a Southern University student’s death say the young man died after he was punched in his chest during a fraternity hazing ritual last week.
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Southern student died after being punched in the chest during fraternity hazing, sources say
Sources say about 10 fraternity members and nine pledges were present when Caleb Wilson, a 20-year-old who died last week, others were punched and struck with small objects.
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March 5, 2025 at 10:27 PM
Sources close the investigation into a Southern University student’s death say the young man died after he was punched in his chest during a fraternity hazing ritual last week.
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It was built for an Italian count in 1938, and at one time George W. and Laura Bush lived next door.
It's got amenities galore, including a helicopter landing pad, pool, bocce ball courts and more.
It's got amenities galore, including a helicopter landing pad, pool, bocce ball courts and more.
Most expensive home for sale in Texas is this Dallas mansion where royals, Coco Chanel stayed
It was built for an Italian count in 1938, and at one time George W. and Laura Bush lived next door. It's got amenities galore, including a helicopter landing pad, pool, bocce ball courts and more. Ta...
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March 5, 2025 at 9:27 PM
It was built for an Italian count in 1938, and at one time George W. and Laura Bush lived next door.
It's got amenities galore, including a helicopter landing pad, pool, bocce ball courts and more.
It's got amenities galore, including a helicopter landing pad, pool, bocce ball courts and more.
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A day after a Southern University student and a Human Jukebox trumpet player was found unresponsive in a park, the international president of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity issued a statement saying members are supporting Baton Rouge authorities in the police investigation of the death.
Omega Psi Phi releases statement after death of Southern University student in Baton Rouge
"It is with profound sorrow that we extend our condolences on the passing of Caleb Wilson. His loss is deeply felt, and our hearts go out to his family, friends, and all who were touched by him."
www.theadvocate.com
February 28, 2025 at 7:43 PM
A day after a Southern University student and a Human Jukebox trumpet player was found unresponsive in a park, the international president of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity issued a statement saying members are supporting Baton Rouge authorities in the police investigation of the death.
See more celeb spottings at New Orleans restaurants: www.nola.com/sports/super...
February 9, 2025 at 8:06 PM
See more celeb spottings at New Orleans restaurants: www.nola.com/sports/super...
Add Paul McCartney to the list of celebrities enjoying New Orleans ahead of Super Bowl LIX.
Paul McCartney was spotted at a classic New Orleans fine dining spot ahead of Super Bowl LIX
See where the Beatles musician dined while in New Orleans.
www.nola.com
February 9, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Add Paul McCartney to the list of celebrities enjoying New Orleans ahead of Super Bowl LIX.
I'm just a girl out here (aka inside my warm office) looking for pictures of your snow people. Send em to me!
Photos: Show us your snowman! Louisiana's population seemed to grow after historic snow
A Louisiana snowman is typically a rare sight, sure, but these snow people were aplenty on Tuesday.
www.theadvocate.com
January 22, 2025 at 3:22 AM
I'm just a girl out here (aka inside my warm office) looking for pictures of your snow people. Send em to me!
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We want to see your snowman or snow creation! What did you use to decorate?
Share your picture in the comments or email us at [email protected].
Share your picture in the comments or email us at [email protected].
Photos: Show us your snowman! Louisiana's population seemed to grow after historic snow
We want to see your snowman or snow creation! What did you use to decorate?
Share your picture in the comments or email us at [email protected].
www.nola.com
January 22, 2025 at 3:07 AM
We want to see your snowman or snow creation! What did you use to decorate?
Share your picture in the comments or email us at [email protected].
Share your picture in the comments or email us at [email protected].
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We've lifted the paywall as winter weather threatens Louisiana. Here's what to know.
We've lifted the paywall as winter weather threatens Louisiana. Here's what to know.
Stay with us as we report on potential snowfall and everything else you need to know about this Arctic blast.
www.nola.com
January 21, 2025 at 6:13 PM
We've lifted the paywall as winter weather threatens Louisiana. Here's what to know.
I saw this beautifully vivid sunset over Baton Rouge, Louisiana tonight and I wondered… does cold weather or snow somehow amplify a sunset? Because 😮
January 22, 2025 at 12:43 AM
I saw this beautifully vivid sunset over Baton Rouge, Louisiana tonight and I wondered… does cold weather or snow somehow amplify a sunset? Because 😮
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NEW: Interstates and elevated bridges will close Tuesday morning. Here's what you need to know.
New Orleans-area interstates, elevated bridges will close ahead of freeze
Ahead of freezing temperatures and snow, major interstates will close in the New Orleans LA area.
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January 21, 2025 at 4:29 AM
NEW: Interstates and elevated bridges will close Tuesday morning. Here's what you need to know.
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The winter storm next week is expected to dump up to 8 inches of snow in some areas.
It'll create hazardous road conditions in New Orleans, the northshore, Baton Rouge and Lafayette, with freezing temperatures for days.
It'll create hazardous road conditions in New Orleans, the northshore, Baton Rouge and Lafayette, with freezing temperatures for days.
Winter storm watch: 'Heavy' snow, sleet, freezing rain now possible across south Louisiana
The winter storm next week is expected to dump up to 8 inches of snow in some areas and create hazardous road conditions in New Orleans, the northshore, Baton Rouge and Lafayette, with freezing temps for days.
www.nola.com
January 18, 2025 at 3:15 PM
The winter storm next week is expected to dump up to 8 inches of snow in some areas.
It'll create hazardous road conditions in New Orleans, the northshore, Baton Rouge and Lafayette, with freezing temperatures for days.
It'll create hazardous road conditions in New Orleans, the northshore, Baton Rouge and Lafayette, with freezing temperatures for days.
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When people say she’s lucky to be here, she hates it.
“I don’t want any more guardian angels,” Potter said. “I want my friend.”
Beautifully told, heartbreaking story about Bourbon survivors from @emilywoodruff.bsky.social
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“I don’t want any more guardian angels,” Potter said. “I want my friend.”
Beautifully told, heartbreaking story about Bourbon survivors from @emilywoodruff.bsky.social
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'No peace': Bourbon Street attack survivors speak on pain and how they're forever changed
Dozens injured in the Bourbon Street attack are irrevocably altered, with a long road ahead as they attempt to heal. People in their 20s are learning how to walk again. Others are undergoing grueling ...
www.nola.com
January 14, 2025 at 4:33 PM
When people say she’s lucky to be here, she hates it.
“I don’t want any more guardian angels,” Potter said. “I want my friend.”
Beautifully told, heartbreaking story about Bourbon survivors from @emilywoodruff.bsky.social
www.nola.com/news/crime_p...
“I don’t want any more guardian angels,” Potter said. “I want my friend.”
Beautifully told, heartbreaking story about Bourbon survivors from @emilywoodruff.bsky.social
www.nola.com/news/crime_p...
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The parish council's solution to solving the ongoing Livingston Parish library conflict? Removing every single library board member. Here's the latest in the library drama saga:
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Livingston Parish Council to its entire library board: You're fired
After potentially one of the most heated council public comment sessions the parish council has dealt with, the majority of the council removed every sitting library board member in one swift move.
www.theadvocate.com
January 10, 2025 at 7:15 PM
The parish council's solution to solving the ongoing Livingston Parish library conflict? Removing every single library board member. Here's the latest in the library drama saga:
www.theadvocate.com/baton_rouge/...
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We collected surveillance video and eyewitness accounts of the moments of mayhem that Shamsud-Din Jabbar unleashed on the most famous street in New Orleans.
These maps show Shamsud-Din Jabbar's path down Bourbon Street, where victims were hit
We collected surveillance video and eyewitness accounts of the moments of mayhem that Shamsud-Din Jabbar unleashed on the most famous street in New Orleans.
www.nola.com
January 10, 2025 at 8:05 PM
We collected surveillance video and eyewitness accounts of the moments of mayhem that Shamsud-Din Jabbar unleashed on the most famous street in New Orleans.
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By the time Shamsud-Din Jabbar swerved onto Bourbon Street at 3:17 a.m. on New Year’s Day, his plan seemed to have been taking shape for months.
But for those who narrowly escaped his deadly three-block rampage, that one moment changed everything. And the city of New Orleans may never be the same.
But for those who narrowly escaped his deadly three-block rampage, that one moment changed everything. And the city of New Orleans may never be the same.
15 seconds of terror: The untold story of Bourbon Street attack from those who lived through it
By the time Shamsud-Din Jabbar swerved onto Bourbon Street at 3:17 a.m. on New Year’s Day, his plan seemed to have been taking shape for months.
But for those who narrowly escaped his deadly three-bl...
www.nola.com
January 10, 2025 at 8:04 PM
By the time Shamsud-Din Jabbar swerved onto Bourbon Street at 3:17 a.m. on New Year’s Day, his plan seemed to have been taking shape for months.
But for those who narrowly escaped his deadly three-block rampage, that one moment changed everything. And the city of New Orleans may never be the same.
But for those who narrowly escaped his deadly three-block rampage, that one moment changed everything. And the city of New Orleans may never be the same.
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NOPD bodycam shows Bourbon Street attack suspect firing at officers before being shot
Here's what footage NOPD released and what it shows.
Here's what footage NOPD released and what it shows.
NOPD bodycam shows Bourbon Street attack suspect firing at officers before being shot
Here's what footage NOPD released and what it shows.
www.nola.com
January 10, 2025 at 3:56 PM
NOPD bodycam shows Bourbon Street attack suspect firing at officers before being shot
Here's what footage NOPD released and what it shows.
Here's what footage NOPD released and what it shows.
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The Louisiana Department of Health confirms the death of a man due to hypothermia.
Man dead in Rapides Parish due to hypothermia, confirmed as a weather-related death
The Louisiana Department of Health confirms the death of a man in Rapides Parish due to hypothermia.
www.shreveportbossieradvocate.com
January 9, 2025 at 10:27 PM
The Louisiana Department of Health confirms the death of a man due to hypothermia.
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NEW: City of New Orleans, contractors sued by seven victims of 'preventable' Bourbon Street attack
Thursday's lawsuit touches off what could be a lengthy and costly period of litigation over the Bourbon Street attack.
Thursday's lawsuit touches off what could be a lengthy and costly period of litigation over the Bourbon Street attack.
City of New Orleans, contractors sued by seven victims of 'preventable' Bourbon Street attack
Thursday's lawsuit touches off what could be a lengthy and costly period of litigation over the Bourbon Street attack.
www.nola.com
January 9, 2025 at 5:02 PM
NEW: City of New Orleans, contractors sued by seven victims of 'preventable' Bourbon Street attack
Thursday's lawsuit touches off what could be a lengthy and costly period of litigation over the Bourbon Street attack.
Thursday's lawsuit touches off what could be a lengthy and costly period of litigation over the Bourbon Street attack.