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BATON ROUGE, La. (BAMM Network) — All felony criminal charges against Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill have been dismissed, ending—for now—a politically charged case that underscored growing tensions between Republican state leaders and Democratic officials in New Orleans. Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill speaks with attendees during an election night watch party for U.S. Senate candidate Rep. Julia Letlow, R-La., May 16, 2026, in Baton Rouge, La. (AP Photo/Matthe

CHICAGO (BAMM Network) — An independent autopsy commissioned by the family of 18-year-old Nolan Xavier Wells has been unable to determine how the Mississippi college student died, adding new questions to a case that has drawn national attention and intensified calls for a transparent investigation. Elmore Wonsley, center, speaks next to attorney Ben Crump, left, and Rev. Al Sharpton during a memorial service for Nolan Xavier Wells, an 18-year-old found dead after taking a Jul

HOUSTON (BAMM Network) — Houston activists are urging residents to halt daily commerce Friday as part of a citywide protest over the fatal shooting of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent earlier this month. Demonstrators hold signs during a protest against the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for the killing of Mexican migrant Lorenzo Salgado Araujo, outside City Hall in Houston, Texas, on July 14, 2026 Photo by Mark Felix /

NEW ORLEANS (BAMM Network) — A federal jury has convicted a Louisiana pastor on multiple fraud charges after prosecutors said he stole more than $340,000 from churches he led and used the money to pay for personal expenses, including gambling, dining and living costs. Dale Sanders' Facebook profile photo. Dale Sanders, 56, of Kenner, was found guilty following a five-day trial on charges including wire fraud, access device fraud and obstruction of a federal investigation, acc

STOCKBRIDGE, Ga. (BAMM Network) — An independent investigation is underway into the mayor of Stockbridge, Georgia, after the City Council accused him of violating municipal laws and administrative policies. Jayden Williams, 22, is the newly elected mayor of Stockbridge. Mayor Jayden Williams, who became the youngest person ever elected mayor of Stockbridge when voters chose him in 2023, remains in office while the investigation moves forward. The City Council has voted to tem

NEW ORLEANS (BAMM Network) — New Orleans leaders are taking a closer look at the city's electronic ankle monitoring program as concerns grow over its oversight, accountability and ability to protect public safety. The Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office oversees the electronic monitoring program, which allows certain defendants to remain out of jail while awaiting trial under court-ordered supervision. Participants wear GPS-enabled ankle monitors designed to track their movements

ATLANTA (BAMM Network) — Atlanta police arrested an Argentina supporter during a pre-match rally ahead of Wednesday's FIFA World Cup semifinal between Argentina and England, following an incident that drew widespread attention on social media and underscored heightened security surrounding one of the tournament's highest-profile matches. Video taken of an Atlanta police officer arresting an Argentina supporter during a pre-match rally ahead of a FIFA World Cup semifinal betwe

HOUSTON (BAMM Network) — For many immigrant and Latino families in Houston, daily routines are changing in ways that extend far beyond immigration enforcement operations. A mother and child stand in a Houston neighborhood as concerns over increased immigration enforcement continue to affect daily life for many residents. Residents, business owners and community leaders say increased federal immigration enforcement activity, coupled with lingering tensions following the fatal

HOUSTON (BAMM Network) — Newly unsealed FBI search warrant documents allege investigators found what appeared to be methamphetamine inside the work van of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo following the fatal ICE shooting that has sparked weeks of protests and calls for greater transparency in Houston. FBI says agent believes it was methamphetamine found in Lorenzo Salgado Araujo’s van (Copyright 2026 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.) According to an FBI search warrant affid

NEW ORLEANS — Former New Orleans City Council member Jared Brossett is scheduled to appear in court Monday in connection with what authorities say is his fourth driving while intoxicated (DWI) arrest. New Orleans Council member Jared Brossett speaks during a joint meeting of the council's budget and public works committee at New Orleans City Hall on Thursday, July 8, 2021. (Photo by Brett Duke, NOLA.com|The Times-Picayune|The New Orleans Advocate) According to court records,

BATON ROUGE, La. — Governor Jeff Landry has selected Louisiana State Police Assistant Superintendent Lt. Col. Frank Besson to become the agency's next superintendent following the retirement announcement of current Superintendent Col. Robert P. Hodges. Colonel Robert Hodges and Lt. Col. Frank Besson(LSP) The leadership transition comes after Hodges informed Department of Public Safety employees that he plans to retire this fall, concluding a 31-year career with Louisiana Stat