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An NOPD officer who's been on the force for 59 years got a surprise promotion

After 59 years with the New Orleans Police Department, Sgt. Ben Glaudi was promoted to sergeant major Thursday (Oct. 4).

 

5 charged with murder in shooting deaths of 2 brothers and their associate

Only one of the men is accused in both shootings, which include a 2014 double homicide at Mardi Gras World and a 2017 slaying in Mid-City.

 

Kavanaugh nomination: 302 arrested for Senate office protests, including Emily Ratajkowski and Amy Schumer

U.S. Capitol Police say 302 people were arrested Thursday, including Emily Ratajkowski and Amy Schumer, for illegally protesting inside Senate office buildings against the Supreme Court nomination of Brett Kavanaugh.

 

Metairie's Eustis Insurance acquired by Marsh & McLennan

"If we had to get rid of a receptionist, we weren't doing it," Eustis CEO Tommy McMahon said.

 

Who did the FBI interview in its Kavanaugh investigation?

Sen. John Kennedy said several witnesses were questioned about allegations by Deborah Ramirez.

 

Sexual harassment claims in the workplace jump in 2018: EEOC

The number of sexual harassment claims filed with the agency increased by 12 percent this fiscal year compared to 2017 according to preliminary data released Thursday (Oct. 4).

 

After stealing woman's purse, robbery suspects snap selfies with stolen phone: NOPD

Police released one of the selfies Thursday (Oct. 4) in a search for the man and woman, now wanted on robbery charges.

 

Terrytown murder suspect Saleh Omar back in Jefferson Parish

Federal authorities found Saleh Omar in Panama City, Panama, after he fled town following the homicide of Mohamed Mezlini.

 

Motorist Assistance Patrol expands into St. Charles, St. John and St. James

Help is now available to Interstate 10 motorists in St. Charles, St. John and St. James parishes.

 

Many meetings to be held before decision on how to develop riverfront wharves, officials say

Audubon has to use the land on which the wharves now sit as public park or recreation space.

 

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