Jay Batt, former New Orleans councilmember and civic leader known for post-Katrina recovery efforts, passed away in his sleep ...

NEW ORLEANS ( WGNO) — Former New Orleans City Councilmember and local businessman Jay Batt died over the weekend. Batt ...

Batt served on the City Council from 2002 to 2006, representing neighborhoods including Lakeview and Carrollton.

Officials have increased the reward for the capture of seven escaped New Orleans inmates. FBI Special Agent Jonathan Trapp said Sunday seven of the 10 escapees are still at large ...

During his nearly 50-year writing career, Haselden wrote hundreds of songs, recorded by LeRoux and such country stars as ...

Authorities say 10 men broke out of a New Orleans jail by fleeing through a hole behind a toilet. Seven of them are still on ...

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Phillies right-hander Aaron Nola was placed on the 15-day injured list on Friday with a sprained right ankle. The 31-year-old veteran has struggled this season and is coming off an ...

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