Dixie Cups Singer Rosa Hawkins of ‘Chapel of Love’ and ‘Iko Iko’ Fame Dead at 76
Rosa Lee Hawkins, one of the three original singers in the New Orleans rhythm and blues group The Dixie Cups, died on Tuesday in Tampa, Florida.
R.I.P
Louisiana’s Oldest Living WWII Veteran Dies at 112
America's oldest living World War II veteran has died. 112-year-old Lawrence Brooks, a Louisiana native, passed away earlier today.
7-Year-Old Accidentally Shot and Killed Outside Jeanerette Business
According to Jeanerette Police Chief Dusty Vallot, the 7-year-old was shot in the head while inside a vehicle in the 1400 block of Main Street.
Popular Louisiana DJ Dies Days After Falling Off of Christmas Parade Float
A well-known DJ from Ascension Parish has died days after falling from a float during a Christmas parade earlier this month.
Body of Former Jennings High Coach Found After Possible Boating Mishap at Chicot State Park
The body of 71-year-old Daniel R. Reed was recovered around 9:00 am yesterday.
Cajun Musician Cedric Benoit Dies Unexpectedly at 62
Sad news to report this morning as Cajun musician Cedric Benoit died last night in Branson, Missouri. He was 62 years old.
Sonny Jackson, All-Time Winningest Football Coach in Nicholls State History, Dies at 82
William "Sonny" Jackson, the winningest coach in Nicholls State football history, passed away on Saturday at the age of 82.
Louisiana Detective Dies Five Years After Being Shot While Serving Warrant
Detective Stephen Arnold was a 12-year veteran of JPSO who served as a Second District deputy and Narcotics detective.
Zydeco Great Leo ‘The Bull’ Thomas Has Died
Leo "The Bull" Thomas, an acclaimed Zydeco drummer and vocalist, died yesterday. He was 84.
Family Says Missing Pregnant Woman and Her Unborn Baby Are Dead
KATC is reporting that the family of Skye Angers has shared on social media that she and her unborn baby are dead.
Body of Missing Southern University Student Found in Lake Pontchartrain
A Southern University student was found dead in Lake Pontchartrain on Thursday afternoon after being missing for two weeks.
Barbara Chifici, Owner of Deanie’s Seafood Restaurants in New Orleans, Has Died
Barbara Chifici, the owner of all three Deanie's Seafood restaurants in New Orleans, died on Saturday at Ochsner Medical Center Kenner. She was 77.
Louisiana Congressman-Elect Luke Letlow Has Died After Battle With COVID-19
Louisiana Congressman-Elect Luke Letlow has died after being hospitalized for the last week and a half with COVID-19.
Many Police Chief Dies From Heart Attack While Battling COVID
Sad news to report out of Sabine Parish as Many Police Chief Roger Freeman passed away yesterday.
Swamp Pop Legend Van Broussard Dies at 83
Broussard has died at the age of 83, according to friends.
Joe Laurinaitis, Better Known as Road Warrior Animal, Dead at 60
Sad news out of the world of professional wrestling as this morning WWE Hall of Famer Joe Laurinaitis passed away at the age of 60.
Denham Springs Football Player Who Collapsed at Practice Has Died
Sad news to report out of Livingston Parish as the Denham Springs football player who collapsed at practice on Tuesday has died.
Acadiana Teen, Recent Teurlings Graduate, Dies After Monthlong Battle with COVID-19
Very sad news to report this afternoon. David Lemaire, a 2019 Teurlings Catholic High School graduate, who has batted coronavirus for the past month, has died. He was only 19.
Swamp Pop Legend Rod Bernard Dies at 79
Swamp pop legend and longtime broadcaster Rod Bernard died today after a short illness. He was 79 years old.
Legendary Cajun Accordion Maker Randy Falcon Dead at 69
Legendary accordion maker Randy Falcon passed away over the weekend from complications of Lou Gehrig's disease. He was 69.