New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell finds herself indicted on charges of conspiracy, fraud, and obstruction. The charges, brought forward by prosecutors, point to Cantrell's alleged concealment of a personal relationship with her bodyguard, Jeffrey Vappie, who is already facing charges of wire fraud and false statements. Reports indicate that Cantrell, the first female mayor … [Read more...] about Scandal Erupts: New Orleans Mayor Indicted for Allegedly Covering Up Affair With Bodyguard
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New Orleans Jail Escapee Found Hiding in Airbnb After Tip-Off
Reports from New Orleans indicate that one of the two remaining fugitives from last month's jailbreak has been apprehended after being on the run for six weeks. Antoine Massey, age 33, was taken into custody on Friday evening at a residence in New Orleans' Third District. According to Police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick, Massey surrendered peacefully to law enforcement officers … [Read more...] about New Orleans Jail Escapee Found Hiding in Airbnb After Tip-Off
Escape Plot Widens: More Arrests Made in New Orleans Prison Break Case
More residents of New Orleans have found themselves behind bars for assisting recently fled jail inmates than the number of escapees apprehended since the mass jailbreak. Reports indicate that at least 6 civilians are facing charges of aiding the escapees, while only half of the 10 prisoners involved in the mass escape from the Orleans Parish jail have been recaptured. A … [Read more...] about Escape Plot Widens: More Arrests Made in New Orleans Prison Break Case
Super Bowl LIX Pays Tribute to New Orleans Terror Attack Victims and Heroes
On the Super Bowl of 2025, on Sunday, only a few short days after a truck terrorized New Orleans Bourbon Street, killing 14 people and injuring dozens more, the victims, as well as first responders, were honored. New Orleans hosted the Super Bowl for the 11th year in a row. The usual festive atmosphere of the Super Bowl was replaced with a solemn salute to those who died and … [Read more...] about Super Bowl LIX Pays Tribute to New Orleans Terror Attack Victims and Heroes