The Opelousas Massacre in St. Landry Parish, La., has baffled historians over the years. From varying accounts, hundreds of Blacks were reportedly killed, because of…

Louisiana evacuees fleeing from the wrath of Tropical Storm Isaac were hunkered down in many Houston area motels and hotels Monday evening. As many families…

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via: defendernetwork.com Houston Pastor Charles Gilford, 58 and his wife Adriane, 53, (pictured) were arrested and charged with bilking their former congregation out of $430,000 in church funds and using them for gambling trips to Louisiana, according to KHOU News. The couple stands accused of aggregate theft and misapplication of fiduciary property. They allegedly used the monies donated […]

The Code Enforcement Department issued the ticket to Dwayne Carter, the New Orleans-born singer’s given name, sometime between Feb. 26 and March 2, according to a list released by the city. READ MORE

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HOUSTON – Two inmates, fresh from their Louisiana prison escape, were arrested in Harris County Thursday morning. READ MORE VIA MYFOXHOUSTON.COM

VIA WWW.HIPHOPDX.COM Rapper Timothy “Tim Smooth” Smoot passed away yesterday morning at the age of 39. According toNoLa.com, the New Orleans, Louisiana native succumbed to his long battle with cancer. READ MORE

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And the late-night news continues. Not long after it was widely reported that the Texans agreed to terms with offensive tackle Rashad Butler, John McClain of the Houston Chronicle says the Texans also will re-sign free agent wide receiver Jacoby Jones. Jason La Canfora of NFL Network also reported the news on both players via Twitter. READ MORE […]

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Michael “Marlo Mike” Louding told police that Torrence Hatch aka Lil Boosie indirectly ordered him to kill rapper,Chris “Nussie” Jackson. READ MORE

More details on Romeo Miller’s Kraze Magazine cover have been revealed including excerpts from his interview on his record label and dating life. READ MORE

via cnn.com (PEOPLE.com) — After 30 years of albums, turmoil and solo projects, New Edition is finally reuniting July 3 at the Essence Music Festival in New Orleans. The last time all six members of the group stood harmoniously onstage was in 1996 for the release of their album “Home Again.” Read More

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Louisiana rapper Big Unk insists that his life has never imitated his art. The “Go Hard” rapper was arrested in January of this year and charged with possession of 150 pounds of marijuana. Cops in Beaux Bridge, Louisiana also say they found $500,000 worth of jewelry and $72,000 in cash in his home. However, Unk […]

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Check out the Essence Music Festival 2010 Lineup This Weekend!