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WASHINGTON (AP) — Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert who became a household name — and the subject of partisan attacks — during the COVID-19 pandemic, announced Monday he will depart the federal government in December after more than five decades of service. Fauci, who serves as President Joe Biden’s chief medical…

The New Orleans Saints were in Green Bay this week for joint practice sessions and the preseason week 2 game against the Packers. Ahead of the two-day practice sessions, the team announced a series of roster moves in time for the first round of roster cuts. ROSTER MOVES Tuesday was the deadline for teams to…

BATON ROUGE – At least one person was injured in a shooting along Scenic Highway on Saturday night.  According to Baton Rouge police officers, the shooting happened around 9 p.m. in the 7500 block of Scenic Highway near 75th Avenue.  Officers said the injuries were non-life-threatening.  Permalink| Comments Top Featured Tags: – Louisiana News Press…

LAKE CHARLES, La. (AP) — Officers in a southwest Louisiana city shot and wounded a woman who fired a gun after they responded to a call about 6:30 a.m. Friday, state police said. Sheri Carlson, 45, of Lake Charles, was hit in the lower torso but her wounds are not life-threatening, Louisiana State Police said…

BATON ROUGE – Jurors decided there was not enough evidence to formally charge a man accused in a midday double murder outside the Mall of Louisiana earlier this year, though prosecutors will likely bring the case back before a grand jury once they review the evidence. The jury opted to pretermit Demetriyon Grim’s charges related…

BATON ROUGE – A supervisor with the Department of Children and Family Services has resigned after the agency failed to prevent the overdose death of a 2-year-old despite getting three reports that the child nearly died twice before in the months prior. DCFS said Friday that the employee who oversaw Mitchell Robinson III’s case has…

GREEN BAY – The New Orleans Saints lose to the Green Bay Packers in game 2 of the preseason. Most of the team’s starters did not play, as quarterback Ian Book played the entirety of the game. Book struggled yet again, only having 113 passing yards for the game and 2 turnovers. Green Bay QB…

ST. JAMES PARISH – The Sunshine Bridge was partially closed Thursday afternoon after a crack was found in one of the bridge’s supports.  The Louisiana Department of Transportation said the crack was found on one of the bridge’s 168 “vertical structural members.” DOTD said the bridge is still safe to cross, but the right westbound…

BATON ROUGE – A pilot and a flight instructor were unharmed after a small plane crashed outside the Baton Rouge Metro airport during a practice flight late Thursday morning. The crash was reported shortly before 9 a.m. along Plank Road just off the airport property. Partway into its flight, the plane reportedly encountered engine troubles…

NEW ORLEANS – Partygoers looking forward to this upcoming Mardi Gras season could possibly be in for a massive disappointment due to a critical shortage of important city employees. “If we don’t have adequate police, it could mean that there will be no Mardi Gras—and that’s a fact,” said New Orleans mayor LaToya Cantrell said…

BATON ROUGE – It’s no secret that LSU is famous for its gameday vibes, and the Death Valley air is making its way to the top of the list for the best tailgating spots across college and the pros. In an Aug. 8 post from RVT, a blog centered around the RV lifestyle, Tiger Stadium…

Deshaun Watson has reached a settlement with the NFL and will serve an 11-game suspension and pay a $5 million fine rather than risk missing his first season as quarterback of the Cleveland Browns, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press. Watson was accused of sexual misconduct by two dozen women while…

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries is launching the first class in its new free Fishing Course Series offering informative sessions for beginner and experienced anglers alike.  This first course in the series, Intro to Fishing, will help introduce new and rusty anglers to versatile techniques for getting started or restarted in fishing.  The…

BATON ROUGE – Lawmakers and parents are looking to Governor Edwards to rectify the recent failings of the state-run Department of Children and Family Services. During a legislative hearing in which DCFS higher-ups were grilled, Governor Edwards was out of the country. Tuesday, at a press conference about litter, he finally responded to the death…

For the first time in three-quarters of a century, sea turtle hatchlings have been documented in some of Louisiana’s barrier islands. The Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority and the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries announced Wednesday that endangered Kemp’s ridley turtle and threatened loggerhead turtle hatchlings were both sighted on the Chandeleur Islands…

BATON ROUGE – Two were taken into custody after deputies watched them toss what appeared to be drugs and a gun from their car during a pursuit Tuesday afternoon. The brief chase unfolded shortly before 3 p.m. when an East Baton Rouge sheriff’s deputy tried to stop a gold Mercedes for a traffic violation. The…

GREENSBURG – A man was struck and killed while walking along Highway 1043, reportedly wearing dark clothes, in St. Helena Parish early Tuesday morning.  Louisiana State Police said in a release that around 4:15 a.m., Damarius Melvin, 22, of Greensburg was hit by a large truck for reasons yet unclear. Melvin was pronounced dead at…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Millions of Americans will be able to buy hearing aids without a prescription later this fall, under a long-awaited rule finalized Tuesday. The Food and Drug Administration said the new regulation cuts red tape by creating a new class of hearing aids that don’t require a medical exam, a prescription and other…

BATON ROUGE – Imagine designing and building your custom home, moving in, and then learning that your garage is too small to fit your car. It happened to one woman who contacted 2 On Your Side. Jacki Savoy was very excited to buy a lot and design her first house. She moved in last August…

The LSU Tiger football team is unranked in the Associated Press’ Top 25 preseason poll for the first time.  This echoes the Tigers absence in the USA Today Coaches preseason poll which came out earlier this month. LSU is receiving votes and would be 30th if you counted down that far on the list. The Tigers…

Entergy Louisiana and Entergy New Orleans recently allocated $4.4 million for eligible customers across the state for payment assistance.  Qualifying customers can apply online for a one-time $150 credit on a first-come, first-serve basis. For more information on how to apply, click the following links based on your home parish: United Way of Southeast Louisiana…