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Slidell couple thought they hit the lottery; they were scammed: sheriff

Investigators recovered some $80,000 the couple sent to scammers, authorities said.

 

Ochsner develops new approach to opioid prescribing in primary care

Ochsner has made changes to their current prescribing system to avoid overprescribing opioid-related medications.

 

Dollar General targeted in one of 3 robberies in 12 hours

Police also reported robberies in Pines Village and Uptown.

 

Elmer's Island to close Tuesday as Hurricane Michael approaches

The Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries said the closer was a "precautionary measure."

 

Facebook's Portal puts video-calling technology in homes

Will people open their homes to an internet-connected camera from a company with a questionable track record protecting user privacy?

 

Troubled Orleans jail's interim leader receives approval to remain in post

Sheriff Marlin Gusman approved the choice of Darnley Hodge, who was the only candidate.

 

Autopsy underway for person found dead inside burning vehicle in River Ridge

Authorities have not yet released the name or gender of the person, who was behind the wheel of a burning SUV in River Ridge Monday morning.

 

Lake Road in Madisonville closed because of high water

The closure is from Main Street to Lake Pontchartrain.

 

Taylor Swift endorses Democrats, slams GOP in Tennessee races

She issued a long Instagram post Sunday night to her 12 million followers

 

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