Top New Orleans Area Local News Stories
Source: WDSU.com - Local News
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Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:49:49 CST
The Louisiana Lottery Corporation says 10 Lotto tickets had five of the six numbers drawn. Each of those is worth $2,797.
Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:25:31 CST
Two family members of the suspects in a gang rape in Central City say police have the wrong suspects, and their attorney is questioning how police handled the investigation.
Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:30:32 CST
Authorities say millions of federal assistance dollars are stolen and misused each year by people who take advantage of a system meant to help those in need, but Louisiana is cracking down on welfare fraud with the help of technology.
Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:42:17 CST
The state of Louisiana is investigating the management organization operating an Uptown adult care facility following allegations of problems including medication mishaps and failure to report incidents.
Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:07:48 CST
Get the latest information on parades, routes and news by visiting WDSU's Carnival Central section on WDSU.com!
Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:09:34 CST
It's carnival season! Share photos of your party regalia or from Mardi Gras' past. And while you're here, check out hundreds of great photos already shared by our u local community.
Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:01:30 CST
Marijuana is AmericaÂ’s most commonly used illegal drug, and proponents in New Orleans say the effort to decriminalize it is picking up steam.
Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:43:56 CST
Capt. John H. "Jack" Hill, III will relieve Capt. Thomas W. Luscher as commanding officer of Naval Air Station Joint Reserve New Orleans on Friday at the base in Belle Chasse.
Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:33:22 CST
Sheriff's deputies say allegations that firefighters at a volunteer company in Jefferson Parish lavishly spent public funds on alcohol, computer games and vacations has led to the arrest of a 47-year-old fire chief.
Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:18:50 CST
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Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:00:05 CST
Officials with the Rex Organization have announced that the Louisiana State University Tiger Band and the New York Fire DepartmentÂ’s famed Emerald Society Pipes and Drum Corps will march in its 131st parade on Mardi Gras Feb. 21.
Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 18:21:43 CST
The New Orleans Police Department has issued a warning after receiving several complaints that packages recently delivered via UPS and the U.S. Postal Service have been taken off porches.
Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:43:58 CST
Some city leaders say New Orleans' plan to make big cuts in Mental Health Services could have an impact on the criminal justice system.
Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:37:37 CST
New Orleans police officers provide crowd control during parades each year, but city officials say they now want firefighters to step up and work security shifts.
Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:18:23 CST
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