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Bounty Hunter Shootout in Arkansas Lands JP Fugitive in Jail
ABC26 NewsA Jefferson Parish fugitive is in an Arkansas jail after New Orleans bounty hunters traded shots with him Monday night in Little Rock. Nobody was hurt, but the gunfire near a strip mall shook up civilians and put holes and shattered glass in a car. It...Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, Hunting
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The thrill is gone for Obama
In 2008, the Obama campaign represented “Hope and Change” and inspired millions of voters to pull the lever for the unknown man from Illinois. At his campaign rallies, it was commonplace to see supporters fainting, overcome with raw emotion....
Tags: Petroleum Industry, Racism, Barack Obama, Employment Opportunities, Politics
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Escaped Inmate in Underwear Sparks City Park Manhunt, School Lockdown
ABC26 NewsDwayne Young was due out of jail in few days for shoplifting but just couldn't wait. On an inmate work release community service program at the Fairgrounds Thursday morning, he bolted when he had the chance. In his orange jail jumpsuit, he ran to City...Tags: Police Arrests, Theft
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Orleans Inmate Escapes From Temporary Housing Tents
ABC26 NewsNew Orleans police are on the lookout for a man who escaped the temporary jail facilities in Orleans Parish. Juan Vasquez scaled a razor wire fence -- and hurt himself -- during his getaway Monday morning. Vasquez was in jail on drug and weapons... -
Angola Prison: The Musical
Inside the razor wire of Angola State Penitentiary, you can hear the sound of inmates singing. For hours each day, 6 days a week, for the past two years, the cast of 70 has rehearsed original songs and a play called The Life of Jesus Christ. It follows...
Tags: Angola, Ethics, Separation of Church and State, Music, Entertainment
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New Orleans Boxer Going For The Gold
WGNO NewsDemond Brock is ready to fight. His fight has been one life challenge after another since childhood to prison. But now his fight is for real, competing to get a spot on the U.S. Olympic team. Brock was released from prison last summer after spending half...Tags: 2016 Olympic Games
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Presumed Daughter of Slidell Man Found in Ice Chest in Jail Tonight
WGNO NewsDeborah Fisher, the presumed daughter of a man found in an ice chest earlier this week, has been released from her medical evaluation and has been booked into the St. Tammany Parish Jail, according to Captain George Bonnett. Investigators say Fisher, 57,...Tags: Punishment
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Student Accused of Threatening to Kill Teachers and Classmates
WGNO NewsThe St. Tammany Parish Sheriff's Office arrested a 14-year-old student at Monteleone Junior High School near Lacombe. He's accused of making threats to kill students and teachers on a social media website. Sheriff Jack Strain says the student promised...Tags: Teaching and Learning, Students
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Civil Rights Group Files Lawsuit Against Sheriff Marlin Gusman
ABC26 NewsThe Southern Poverty Law Center filed a class action lawsuit against Orleans Parish Sheriff Marlin Gusman Monday morning. The group claims Gusman's indifference has created conditions at the jail where drugs and knives are the norm along with a poorly...Tags: Mental Health, Justice and Rights, Civil Rights, Crime, Law and Justice, Sex Crimes
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Danziger Bridge shooting officers sentenced
WGNO NewsA federal judge has sentenced five former NOPD officers to prison for their role in the Danzinger Bridge shooting and cover up. Sgt. Robert Gisevius – 40 years in prison Sgt. Kenneth Bowen - 40 years in prison Officer Robert Faulcon – 65...Tags: Prosecution, Judges, Crime, Law and Justice, Punishment, FBI
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Orleans Parish Sheriff Announces Changes To Inmate Housing
WGNO NewsThere's a major announcement about inmate housing at the Orleans Parish Jail. Sheriff Marlin Gusman said Tuesday he's closing the house of detention and looking ahead to opening a new state of the art intake facility. It's an announcement that was a...Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, FEMA
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Pampy Barre's link to Armstrong International finally cut
If you've ever wondered why the food at Louis Armstrong is terrible and lacks choices, look no further than Stan "Pampy" Barre.
It was great news to hear that the city of New Orleans can finally free itself from the airport concession contract held by...Tags: Louis Armstrong
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