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First of 2 Covington homicide victims identified by St. Tammany Parish coroner

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Downtown Covington double homicide suspect is a convicted rapist

Updated: 6 hours ago

By FOX 8 Staff

Just hours after the bodies were discovered, Covington Police announced the arrest of 49-year-old Antonio Tyson, a convicted rapist.

Crime

Driver fatally shot; passenger injured in Slidell area

Updated: 8 hours ago

By Jesse Brooks

Deputies say they responded to the 100 block of Northwood Drive after receiving reports of gunshots in the area around midnight. Upon arrival, they say they found a car had crashed into a parked pickup truck with the driver inside dead from an apparent gunshot wound.

National

2 rescued after plane hits transmission tower in Maryland

Updated: Nov. 28, 2022 at 5:27 PM CST

By The Associated Press

The incident caused widespread power outages in the surrounding county as officials worked to extricate the aircraft and its occupants.

Crime

Man dies after being found shot in Metairie back yard

Updated: 12 hours ago

By Ken Daley

The shooting was reported Monday around 7:30 p.m.

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Missing sisters, pet dog found safe after search of wooded area near Folsom

Updated: 21 hours ago

By Ken Daley

The girls, ages 7 and 4, were found with their pet golden retriever after going missing for nearly 4 1/2 hours.

Crime

Arrest made in connection to Covington double homicide

Updated: Nov. 28, 2022 at 3:44 PM CST

By Ken Daley

The St. Tammany Parish Coroner's office has not revealed the identity of the victims

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First of two Covington double-homicide victims identified by St. Tammany Parish coroner

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New details on Downtown Covington double homicide for Tuesday, Nov. 29 at noon.

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WATCH: Found Folsom children reunited with parents

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Sisters, pet dog found after vanishing into woods near Folsom for 4 1/2 hours Monday night

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Pelicans

Zion, 23 pts, leads shorthanded Pelicans to victory over OKC

Updated: 11 hours ago

By Jesse Brooks

Zion flirted with a triple-double, grabbing 8 rebounds and dishing out a game-high 8 assists. He also threw in 3 blocks, a career-high, and one steal on the defensive side of the ball for good measure.

NOPD arrests teen accused in Bourbon Street shooting that wounded 5 people

Updated: 8 hours ago

By Ken Daley

Five victims were shot Sunday in the French Quarter around 1:49 a.m.

Crime

Two bodies found ‘burned beyond recognition’ behind Downtown Covington glass store, police say

Updated: Nov. 28, 2022 at 1:01 PM CST

By Jesse Brooks

Police say that the scene in the 500 block of East Gibson Street is still active since they responded to the location at 7 a.m.

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Family of man who died in Bogalusa police custody files federal civil rights lawsuit

Updated: 22 hours ago

By David Jones

Eric L. Nelson Sr., 28, died in Bogalusa police custody on Dec. 19, 2021

Sports

Tulane coach Willie Fritz says little about reports linking him to Georgia Tech job

Updated: 23 hours ago

By Madeline Adams

Just days away from one of Tulane’s most anticipated games in program history, head coach Willie Fritz addressed reports from multiple different outlets that linked him to the Georgia Tech head coaching job.

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5 shot on Bourbon Street early Sunday, NOPD says

Updated: Nov. 27, 2022 at 3:18 AM CST

By Ken Daley

The mass shooting was reported at 1:49 a.m.

Crime

NOPD investigating homicide near University Hospital

Updated: Nov. 28, 2022 at 6:13 AM CST

By FOX 8 Staff

Officers responded to the intersection of Canal Street and South Rocheblave street around 12:30 Monday (Nov. 28) morning.

Pelicans

Ingram, McCollum out for Pelicans at home vs OKC Monday; Lewis Jr. called up

Updated: Nov. 28, 2022 at 11:57 AM CST

By Jesse Brooks

The good news for the Pelicans is that their leading scorer, Zion Williamson (22.2 ppg), is healthy and 3-point marksman Trey Murphy III will likely get the start in place of Ingram.

News

Former FOX 8 Morning Edition anchor, Gerry Vaillancourt, passes away

Updated: Nov. 28, 2022 at 5:33 AM CST

By FOX 8 Staff

Former FOX 8 Morning Edition anchor, Gerry Vaillancourt, passed away peacefully Sunday (Nov. 27) surrounded by family.

Crime

NOPD books 15-year-old with murder after older teen slain Saturday night on Canal Street

Updated: Nov. 27, 2022 at 10:37 AM CST

By Ken Daley

Both the suspect and his victim are from the Baton Rouge area, the NOPD said

Crime

5-year-old shot in the hand Sunday afternoon, NOPD says

Updated: Nov. 27, 2022 at 11:57 PM CST

By FOX 8 Staff

NOPD investigates an incident involving a 5-year-old girl who was shot in hand Sunday afternoon.

Saints

Saints fall to 49ers, 13-0, shutout for first time since 2001

Updated: Nov. 27, 2022 at 6:58 PM CST

By FOX 8 Staff

The Saints had a huge upset in Sunday’s game against the 49ers. With a couple of chances to try and make it on the board. San Francisco forced two fumbles from Kamara; becoming the first team in nearly 21 years to hold New Orleans scoreless.

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WATCH LIVE: Moonlight & Miracles Gala 2022

Updated: Nov. 21, 2022 at 4:41 PM CST

By FOX 8 Staff

Proceeds from the Moonlight & Miracles Gala support the Ochsner Institute, cancer patients, and cancer research in Louisiana.

Football

LSU falls to 11th, Tulane climbs to No. 18 in AP’s Top 25 college football poll

Updated: Nov. 27, 2022 at 1:32 PM CST

By Ken Daley

A 38-23 upset Saturday (Nov. 26) at Texas A&M left LSU coach Brian Kelly and his Tigers feeling low for the first time since their Oct. 8 loss to Tennessee

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Power failure puts entire town of Franklinton under boil water advisory

Updated: Nov. 27, 2022 at 2:32 PM CST

By FOX 8 Staff

Residents with questions are directed to follow the Town of Franklinton's Facebook page for updates

Tiger Huddle football

No. 5 LSU struggles in blowout loss to Texas A&M

Updated: Nov. 26, 2022 at 9:38 PM CST

By Spencer Chrisman

No. 5 LSU struggled in its regular season finale as the Tigers fell to Texas A&M on Saturday, Nov. 26. With the loss, LSU’s chances to potentially make the College Football Playoffs are now gone.

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