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Stricter US screening splits anguished refugee families

Tens of thousands of people are experiencing similar anguished waits as the number of refugees entering the U.S. falls to historic lows because of tighter scrutiny that administration officials say is necessary for security.

 

Tangipahoa man obtained fellow inmates' personal info in tax fraud scheme

Aaron Daniels was sentenced to more than four years in federal prison.

 

St. Tammany School Board member accused of shoplifting at Wal-Mart

Sharon Lo Drucker was issued a summons on a charge of theft under $1,000, the Sheriff's Office said.

 

Man accused of robbing 2 New Orleans East Waffle Houses in 18 minutes

Hao Luu was booked with arrested and booked with two counts of armed robbery with a firearm, two counts of illegal carrying of a weapon and one charge of illegal possession of a stolen firearm, according to police reports.

 

8 years for man convicted in drunk driving wreck that killed NOPD officer

Chau Nguyen pleaded guilty in May to vehicular homicide in a 2016, wreck that killed Officer Natasha Hunter.

 

2 men rob meat market in Treme, police report

NOPD reported an armed robbery and a simple robbery in the overnight crime log from Tuesday (Oct. 10) to Wednesday (Oct. 11).

 

Jefferson Parish hires consultant to oversee landfill operator

PPM Consultants will effectively replace an on-site parish employee, who the

 

Kenner murder suspect wanted since March arrested in Houma Thursday

Lanard Lavigne's girlfriend was previously arrested for posting Instagram photos with him while he was on the run, police said.

 

Michael kills at least 2, downgraded to tropical storm

It is third-most powerful hurricane to hit the U.S. mainland in recorded history.

 

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