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If Louisiana families can't afford college, then say goodbye to social mobility

In 10 years, the cost of a year at a Louisiana public university has skyrocketed 105 percent.

 

Mega Millions numbers: Did you win Friday's $420 million lottery jackpot?

Here are the winning numbers in Friday's Mega Millions lottery drawing.

 

Man shot near Desire area market: NOPD

Police taped off a section of Louisa Street around a mini mart, a couple of blocks from Higgins Boulevard.

 

Kavanaugh confirmation expected Saturday, but its bitter fallout may linger

The fight over Kavanaugh could well energize both parties' voters in elections for control of Congress just five weeks away.

 

Relatives sought for disoriented man found in Holy Cross neighborhood: NOPD

The elderly man said his name is Oliver, but he was unable to give his full name, age or home address.

 

2 women plead guilty to smuggling heroin, other drugs to inmate

Brittany Theophile and Rachelle Kelson brought the drugs to a civilian employee of the Orleans Parish Sheriff's office, who then tried to smuggle them to an inmate, documents show.

 

Home, business construction fees going up in St. Tammany

Ten of the 50 fees developers pay will increase, the parish says.

 

Virginia museum to return Nazi-looted painting

"Madonna and Child Enthroned With Saints Nicholas of Tolentino and Sebastian" will be returned to the relatives of a Jewish Dutch art dealer.

 

Slidell man to serve 15 years for molesting teen girls

Earnest C. Diaz, Jr., 45, was found guilty by a St. Tammany Parish jury on Aug. 23.

 

Chicago officer guilty of murder in Laquan McDonald case, jury finds

Jason Van Dyke was convicted in connection to the 2014 shooting of black teenager Laquan McDonald.

 

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