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I-55 southbound reopens, northbound remains closed following fatal multi-vehicle crash
It was announced in a post on the Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development (DOTD) website this morning ... Read more
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Unrestrained Reserve woman killed in multi-vehicle crash
LAPLACE – On Oct. 24, 2023, shortly after 6:00 p.m., troopers with Louisiana State Police Troop B responded ... Read more
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I-55 remains closed following massive pileup on Monday
I-55 remains closed in both directions from I-10 to Ponchatoula as inspections continue. In a Facebook post made ... Read more
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Announcement from L’OBSERVATEUR
Due to an error, L’OBSERVATEUR’s weekly print edition released on Wednesday, Oct. 25 has the incorrect date on ... Read more
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Louisiana Congressman Mike Johnson becomes frontrunner for speaker after withdrawal from Tom Emmer
WASHINGTON – On Tuesday, Republicans selected Rep. Tom Emmer as their choice for House speaker. However, Emmer withdrew ... Read more
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Portions of I-55 reopened after massive pileup, repairs underway
Following the fatal car pileup Monday morning, sections of Interstate 55 reopened on Tuesday. I-55 is currently closed ... Read more
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Louisiana State Police releases road closure update for I-55
RUDDOCK – Louisiana State Police troopers are currently responding to multiple crashes on Interstate 55 (in both directions) ... Read more
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I-55 North and South closed due to accident
The St. John the Baptist Parish Sheriff’s Office is advising drivers to avoid I-55 North and South. The ... Read more
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Unidentified pedestrian killed in St. John Parish crash
LAPLACE — An unidentified man lost his life while attempting to cross Highway 51 in LaPlace on Oct. ... Read more
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River Parishes Full Election Results: October 14, 2023
Here are the official results of the Oct. 14 election. State Senator — 2nd Senatorial District “Chris” Delpit ... Read more