Anna McAllister
KLFY NEWS 10
San Antonio, TX, United States
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Family of Galliano teen warns families about dangers of fentanyl after daughter’s fatal overdose
15-year-old Breonna Poindexter died from a suspected fentanyl overdose, after her family says she took a pill from a friend, not knowing what it really was. → Read More
READ THE LETTER: Metropolitan Crime Commission alleges New Orleans Mayor Cantrell is living in city-owned apartment
New Orleans mayor LaToya Cantrell has been questioned by the New Orleans Metropolitan Crime Commission after a letter sent Thursday alleges the mayor has been living in the Upper Pontalba, a city-owned building, for months. → Read More
Isle de Jean Charles residents move into new homes
Move in day has finally arrived for Isle de Jean Charles residents and members of the Jean Charles Choctaw Indians. It’s a bittersweet day for the residents, who have lived on the island their entire lives, but moved to higher ground because of coastal erosion. → Read More
New Orleanians fall victim to viral TikTok challenge that teaches criminals how to steal cars
WGNO’s Anna McAllister spoke to one of the victims and an NOPD detective about the viral criminal trend that has reached New Orleans. → Read More
Trailers arrive in Terrebonne Parish to house those affected by Ida
It’s been nearly a month and a half after Hurricane Ida slammed parts of Southeast Louisiana and hundreds of people are still struggling to recover, but temporary housing has finally arrived. → Read More
Officials give closing statements on the last day of the Seacor Power hearing
“Our investigation can’t change the outcome of this tragic event, but our team is determined to examine every aspect of this incident, push for any needed changes to enhance maritime safety and prevent similar casualties from occurring in the future,” said United States Coast Guard Captain Tracy Phillips. → Read More
24-year-old woman treated at Tulane defies the odds after surviving a stroke and brain aneurysm
Maddie Patrick is making strides in her recovery. Just a few months ago, she wasn’t sure she would be here. → Read More
Today marks two weeks since Seacor Power boat capsized; volunteer rescue workers continue searching
COCODRIE, La. (KLFY) It’s been exactly two weeks since the Seacor Power ship capsized in the Gulf. Six men are dead and seven others are still missing. But the United Cajun Navy and volunteers refuse to stop searching, dedicated to bringing these men home to their families. Anna Mcallister is in Cocodrie with the latest […] → Read More
United Cajun Navy asks for boats in Vermilion Bay after more Seacor Power life vests found
VERMILION BAY, La. (KLFY, WGNO) — The United Cajun Navy is seeking more volunteer boaters to search Vermilion Bay after additional Seacor Power life vests washed ashore Monday. It was the second day in a row that volunteers recovered life vests and other debris from the capsized Seacor Power while searching for the remaining seven […] → Read More
Parents speak out after 15-year-old arrested for bringing weapon to a Louisiana school
An alarming call hit the phonelines of some local parents this morning. Fountainebleau High School notifying parents that a 15-year-old student was arrested. → Read More
Louisiana church goes up in flames, State Fire Marshal’s Office investigating
A church in LaPlace went up in flames this morning. → Read More
LDH warns of Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children, MIS-C
According to the Louisiana Department of Health, they are warning people of the Multisystem Inflammatory Syndrome in Children or MIS-C. The syndrome is a condition where different body parts can become inflamed including organs. The cause is currently unknown but this condition had the virus that causes COVID-19. There have currently been 13 cases in […] → Read More
Monroe PD asking for assistance locating runaways
MONROE, La. – The Monroe Police Dept. is asking for the public’s help in locating three runaways from the Bethesda Therapeutic Home at 1100 S. 4th St. in Monroe. They left the residence on 05/14/2020 at approximately 8:30 PM. They have been running away frequently and have been going to the Atkinson Quarters area in […] → Read More
Oak Grove Water System Under Boil Advisory Until Further Notice
Due to a break in the main line on Skinner Lane just south of Oak Grove causing water service to be turned off to all customers on the Old Briggs System Oak Grove Mayor Adam Holland has issued a boil advisory effective immediately and until further notice for the Oak Grove Water System. → Read More
Louisiana officials find spiked CBD sold in the state
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — Louisiana authorities have encountered products marketed as delivering the cannabis extract CBD but that instead were spiked with synthetic marijuana. As of April, laboratory testing by state police had found 14 gummy products that said they contained CBD but instead had the dangerous street drug. The Associated Press gathered the […] → Read More
Monroe Schools have new sex ed curriculum
MONROE, La. (The News-Star) — According to our partners at The News-Star, the Monroe City School Board voted Thursday to allow a one-week adolescent reproductive health curriculum to be piloted in eighth-grade classrooms. The evidence-based curriculum was reviewed and recommended by the board curriculum committee, and parents appointed by board members served on a review panel. […] → Read More
Louisiana woman quietly dedicates her life to helping children in need
WEST MONROE, La.- In the age of social media, the users of our digital world are always eager to parade their acts of kindness. For Ramona Bullard, it’s never been about the recognition. “With the school supplies and stuff, and even the clothing for school, it’s because I don’t want them to start the year […] → Read More
18-year-old suspect arrested in Arkansas double homicide
TEXARKANA, Ark. (AP) — (9/1/19) An 18-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a shooting that left two men dead on the Arkansas side of Texarkana. Texarkansa police say Justin Dalton Wilson was taken into custody Thursday night in connection with a shooting in which 45-year-old Scott Weigmann and 36-year-old Reginald Davis were killed. […] → Read More
Lawtell Water District 1 under system wide boil advisory
LAWTELL, La. (KLFY) – Residents in Lawtell who are customers of the Lawtell Water District 1 are under a systemwide boil advisory. Officials with the Water District tell News 10 the reason for issuing this advisory is due to an electrical issue stemming from last night’s weather. As always, customers are urged to bring their […] → Read More
Senator Cassidy Visits Monroe to Discuss Health Care
Senator Cassidy spoke to seniors at Vantage Health in Downtown Monroe this morning. He talked about lowering drug costs and ending surprise medical bills. → Read More