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Past articles by Brian:

SWAT teams called to Chalmette home, suspect claims to be armed

SWAT teams have been called to a home in Chalmette after a man claiming to be armed barricaded himself inside. → Read More

Tropical Storm Grace expected to weaken to depression

Tropical Storm Grace is expected to weaken as it moves across the Atlantic. → Read More

6 vehicles involved in accident on I-10 West at Loyola overpass

A six car accident has one lane block on I-10 West at the Loyola overpass. → Read More

2 injured in natural gas pipeline fire off Louisiana coast

A natural gas pipeline fire injures two off the coast of Vermilion Parish. → Read More

Uptown restaurant, patrons robbed by trio of gunmen

Three gunmen entered an Uptown restaurant Thursday night, robbing the upscale business and its patrons.. → Read More

Man stabbed Tuesday morning in French Quarter

A man was stabbed overnight in the French Quarter, according to the New Orleans Police Department. → Read More

Pickup crashes into Metairie fire station

A car crashed into Jefferson Parish Fire Station 18 on Thursday morning, according to deputies.. → Read More

New Orleans water board faces questions after boil advisory

The New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board faces questions Thursday following last week’s boil advisory. → Read More

Walter Reed now faces state ethics charges

Walter Reed, the former District Attorney for St. Tammany and Washington parishes, now faces state ethics charges. → Read More

Body found in Mississippi River near Chalmette Battlefield

St. Bernard Parish authorities say there are no obvious signs of foul play evident on the remains of a decomposing body recovered from the Mississippi River. → Read More

Suspect, victims identified in Lafayette theater shooting

Police have identified the suspected shooter in the Lafayette theater shooting. John Russell Houser, 59, opened fire in a Lafayette movie theater on Thursday evening, according to Louisiana State P... → Read More

Watch: Man wrangles hammerhead with bare hands, saves its life

Two steel hooks were lodged in the mouth of a hammerhead shark lurking off the Destin, Florida shoreline. Brothers Marcus and Logan Lakos decided to help. → Read More

Vigil planned Thursday for fallen NOPD officer Vernell Brown Jr.

A vigil will be held Thursday evening for fallen New Orleans police officer Vernell Brown Jr. → Read More

Watch: Man wrangles hammerhead with bare hands, saves its life

Two steel hooks were lodged in the mouth of a hammerhead shark lurking off the Destin, Florida shoreline. Brothers Marcus and Logan Lakos decided to help. → Read More

Franklin: Some cooling showers and storms

It looks like the upper high is gaining strength once again and this will help to keep us relatively dry. → Read More

Popular Bourbon Street club up for auction Wednesday

A popular Bourbon Street bar goes up for auction on Wednesday with several bidders already lined up. → Read More

Parolee found with illegal narcotics, says its deodorant

A man out on parole faces numerous drug charges following a traffic stop in Thibodaux. → Read More

NOPD officer in 'grave' condition after Sunday highway crash

New Orleans police officer Vernell Brown Jr. is in a coma and remains in grave condition after he was struck by a car on Sunday, according to our partners at Nola.com/The Times Picayune.Brown, a 17... → Read More

Franklin: Cooling showers possible Friday

As a ridge of high pressure continues to dominate the area, rain coverage is going to remain limited.Models indicate a slight increase in our chance for showers Friday at around 30-40 percent. → Read More

Man shot along St. Claude Ave. Friday morning

A man was shot in the hip Friday morning in the Lower 9th Ward. → Read More