| Taj Laurent Sr., 51, was shot and killed inside a unit at the Westchase Apartments in Harvey on Christmas day while breaking up a domestic disturbance between his daughter and her boyfriend. Michelle Hunter has the story of the man remembered as a loving husband and dad, one who sought to be a father figure to the suspect now accused of killing him.
The developers behind the City of the Dead, a planned theme-park style attraction and museum on the edge of the French Quarter exploring New Orleans’ unique burial traditions, say the project is on hold. Stephanie Riegel has the story of what's got the project in limbo.
Gretna's city government is once again buying commercial property, this time to spruce up a stretch of road next to where a Chick-fil-A is planning to locate. Blake Paterson has the details.
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