Jesse Brooks
Digital Content Producer
New Orleans, Louisiana
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Jesse Brooks is a Digital Content Producer creating content for the web in the New Orleans market.
Brooks previously worked as a reporter for the Hammond Daily Star and newspapers in Amite, Kentwood, and St. Helena Parish. He is an LPA award-winning writer and journalist. He is also a New Orleans based singer-songwriter, comedian, and actor.
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A 8-year-old boy that was reported missing Wednesday morning has been returned home and is safe.
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The ping pong balls have fallen and the Pelicans will choose their next player at 8th overall in the upcoming 2022 NBA Draft.
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Being a Saints fan on social media seems like it’s not for the faint of heart these days.
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Tiffany McMath Hymel, sister of State Sen. Patrick McMath, was arrested and booked into the St. Tammany Parish Jail on Wed. (May 11)
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Hammond police say that the U.S. Marshal’s office assisted in arresting two suspects on the scene at the Super 8 Hotel on Westin Oaks Dr. near Highway 190 and the I-55 exit.
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Not only is Winston physically ready after successful rehab but he made sure to express that he’s emotionally ready to get back on the field.
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The game will be on Sun., Sept. 11 with a kickoff set for noon.
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Edwards, who spoke at a Rotary Club meeting in Baton Rouge this afternoon, acknowledged that he’s signed previous anti-abortion legislature before but that previous bills he’s signed never set to criminalize mothers.
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Demetris Harris, 19, is facing charges of first-degree rape, aggravated kidnapping, and possession of a firearm in a gun-free zone.
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Police say that the suspect took the victim around 8 a.m. in the area of North Oak Street and West Dakota Street and the incident was reported to campus police at 10:52 a.m.
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According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Saints are planning to host free-agent running back Sony Michel for a visit this week after he visited the Dolphins on Wednesday.
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Overnight, with commitments from Ingram, Williamson, and McCollum, New Orleans appears to be an extremely attractive landing spot for free agents.
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In the Pelicans’ 118-103 win over Phoenix in Game 4, their rookie sent the message that their permanent time in New Orleans is now by showing no fear in front of an old familiar face.
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In what sounded like a battle speech straight out of the movie The Dirty Dozen, Pelicans coach Willie Green rallied his troops and let them know it was not their time to wave the white flag.
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UNO student died of fentanyl overdose before Uber driver dropped her body at hospital, coroner finds
On Tues., April 19, Orleans Parish Coroner Jason Melancon released the results of Whetstone’s autopsy which determined that she had lethal doses of fentanyl and ethanol in her system at the time of her death.
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ESPN is reporting that Suns star guard Devin Booker is likely out with a hamstring injury for the remainder of the series.
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In the first half, C.J. McCollum led the Pelicans with 15 points and Trey Murphy III drilled in two timely 3-point makes in the first half, including one in the final minute, to cut Phoenix’s lead down to 5.
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As a native of Convent, Louisiana, the interest in bringing Landry back to his home state has been well known around the league.
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Pelicans center Jonas Valančiūnas was impressed with the way that the New Orleans crowd brought their A-game.
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No arrests have been made at the point but the Ponchatoula police say that they believe two unknown suspects responsible are at large.
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After a 3-16 start and no Zion Williamson available for play, most believed that the Pelicans were dead in the water, as far as this season goes.
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This week the force debuted the Autism Awareness and Acceptance Police Car.
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She is wanted for a stabbing that occurred on Old Genessee Road in Tickfaw.
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Police say they are investigating a drive-by shooting that occurred at the intersection of West Church Street and Pecan Street Monday night.
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One of the state’s largest free events, second only to Mardi Gras, will return for its 50th year after a two-year absence related to pandemic shutdowns.
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With Tuesday night’s 123-109 win over the Kings, the Pelicans have clinched a spot in the postseason Play-In Tournament and remained in 9th place in the West.
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Authorities say that the incident occurred in the 200 block of Dianne Drive around 5:30 p.m.
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Tornadoes touched down Tuesday night, causing major damage in Arabi, the Lower 9th Ward, Lacombe, Mandeville, and other areas.
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The NOPD has released images of four suspects wanted in connection to the homicide of a 73-year-old woman in Mid-City on Monday.
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Authorities say that the incident occurred at Highway 51 and Bonfiglio Lane north of Tickfaw.
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The move officially puts the Saints in the financial position to acquire Houston quarterback Deshaun Watson if that deal comes to fruition.
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The team was without the star forward Tuesday as they were outmatched in the 132-111 loss to Memphis.
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If the regular season ended today, they would face the 9th seeded Lakers in the Play-In Tournament, giving them a legitimate chance to be a playoff dark horse.
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If Payton were to be chosen as Aikman’s replacement, he would team up with play-by-play announcer Joe Buck.
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Franchise star Zion Williamson is still away from the team, remaining in Portland to get his body and mind right after a foot injury in the offseason that required surgery is still healing. The window of returning this season is beginning to close with just 23 remaining regular-season games remaining.
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Emma Savoie, 6, has died after being struck by a truck in Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School parking lot.
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The meeting was prompted by residents in the area reporting multiple shootings in the past week.
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“There was force that was justified at this moment, but it wasn’t deadly force,” Lopinto said.
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Detectives obtained a warrant for Mario Funez, 49, today and are now turning to the public for help in locating him.
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“We hope that toward the end of next week or the beginning of the following, we’ll have some imaging done and we’ll have a better update,” Griffin said.
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A release from Canadian Football League on Tuesday announced that Breaux has signed with the league’s Vancouver franchise, the BC Lions.
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Particularly in the post-Katrina history of New Orleans, the city, and the Gulf South region, have witnessed several sports moments that also served as turning points in the local culture.
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The inmate was removed from the housing unit, provided on-site medical care and transported to Riverside Medical Center by Northshore EMS personnel.
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Julian Rousseau, 30, was pronounced dead on the scene after police responded to reports of a crash on Hwy. 445 and Hwy. 40 shortly after 10 p.m.
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On the North Shore, Hammond High Magnet School is closed today due to weather-related damage on campus.
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NFL insider Jordan Schultz reported that Allen was the favorite in the search on Wednesday.
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Tangipahoa Parish detectives have identified two vehicles they believe are connected to the death of James "Junior" Muse, 24, found outside of a burning residence in Amite.
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The Saints have three candidates for their head coaching vacancy.