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Most of the country celebrated Night Out Against Crime in August, taking to the streets in a show of community against crime in their neighborhoods. But across south Louisiana, the event was moved from the heat of summer to the cool of almost autumn. So, on Tuesday, communities headed outside in a concerted effort to take back the night.... Full story »

Their first project: a Night Out Against Crime party at a Mid-City beauty salon  Full story »

In some ways, it seemed like another party. But West Bank residents attending annual Night Out Against Crime gatherings say they are putting criminals on notice that their communities are off limits. From Algiers to Avondale, residents joined forces with police officers, firefighters, elected officials and community leaders to remind themselves of their strength in numbers. "The people here have come... Full story »

Not a 'feather's weight' given to politics, race or personality in favoring Justice Bernette Johnson, court says. Full story »

Three years after the state Supreme Court removed Judge Joan Benge from the 24th Judicial District Court bench because of a 2001 ruling she made in a personal injury case, justices on Tuesday said she'll be able to practice law again. Full story »

Terry Q. Alarcon, who retired from the criminal court bench last year, was discussed Tuesday for the role of special master  Full story »

Several Mid-City friends and neighbors inside Pal's Lounge watched as Erik Traczyk grabbed two strangers at the bar and slashed their necks with a pocket knife. Those witnesses are all members of the "North New Jersey mafia" and should have no credibility in court, Traczyk later told a psychologist. "Because of that, he believed there was no way he... Full story »

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Paul Amar, 43, pleaded guilty to aggravated battery and simple battery Full story »

An Algiers man was arrested in connection with the burglary of a Belle Chasse cigarette store, Plaquemines Parish Sheriff Lonnie Greco announced. Randy Declouet, 31, 1611 Odeon Ave., is accused in the June 27 burglary of the Belle Chasse Cigarette Discount Store. Declouet surrendered to deputies Oct. 5 at the Belle Chasse lockup and was booked with simple burglary... Full story »

Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office detective arrested four suspects in connection with the alleged botched elevation of a Metairie home Full story »

These incidents were reported on Oct. 16 Full story »