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Time to turn off your lights and hide from the termites
Flying termites have returned to New Orleans, adding to our critter woes of stinging caterpillars and sneaky cockroaches. Why it matters: We share this city with our bug friends, but we can still be grossed out by them. The big picture: Many residents reported seeing swarms of Formosan termites this...
DEA change could help researchers learn about weed's therapeutic effects
Kevin Caldwell, southeast legislative manager for the Marijuana Policy Project, told WWL’s Tommy Tucker that this ruling could open the door for more research into how cannabis can help people recovery from injuries and illnesses.
Chalmette woman's selfless act saves her best friend's life
CHALMETTE, La. — Thirty-nine-year-old Lauren Blackwell says she got a new lease on life thanks to her best friend, Meg Domangue. "She had a terminal diagnosis, so she wasn't going to get a liver, then she would pass away. So, for me, it was a very easy decision to make. She needed a liver, I had a liver. So, it was really just that simple," Domangue said.
Man pleads guilty to selling cocaine in Metairie, Harvey
A Jefferson Parish man accused of selling cocaine with a local drug dealing operation pleaded guilty to the crimes Tuesday. Charles White, 32, entered a deal with prosecutors and pleaded guilty to a count of conspiracy to distribute and possess with an intent to distribute cocaine. He was initially charged on two such counts and four additional counts, including possession and distribution of cocaine. White now faces up to 20 years in federal prison.
Dramatic river maneuver caught on video as tow boat navigates heavy winds near New Orleans
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A video capturing a tow boat’s precarious navigation along the Mississippi River, narrowly avoiding collisions with popular river vessels, has garnered significant attention. The Sunday (April 28) footage shows the vessel operating perilously close to the Natchez paddlewheeler and the Canal Street ferry amidst heavy...
More apartments could be coming to New Orleans neighborhoods after city OK's two changes
Residential apartments atop stores and restaurants are a common sight in New Orleans neighborhoods, but in many commercial areas where such development might make sense — parts of Earhart Boulevard or Claiborne or Carrollton Avenues — the city's existing zoning rules make it difficult. On Thursday, the New...
Here are 4 top Cinco de Mayo events in the New Orleans metro for tacos, margaritas, music
Cinco de Mayo celebrations in the U.S. are always a good time. And a good time is something people in the New Orleans area know how to do well. Here's our list of top happy hours and other events to celebrate May 5 in the New Orleans mero. Mister Oso's...
I-TEAM: Mother outraged at special needs son’s living conditions
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Pictures obtained by the WAFB I-TEAM speak for themselves, showing the conditions inside an apartment where a woman’s special needs son was allegedly neglected. The images show mold on the floor of the living room, stains on the bed sheets and pillows, and a broken toilet. Pamela Eames says she is disgusted with how her son was forced to live.
Watchdog: Council hiring 3rd-party investigator for latest Vappie allegations made right move
An independent investigation of one of New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s NOPD bodyguards is set to get underway with the hiring of Transcendent Law Group to probe high-profile cases. A prominent watchdog says it’s the right call.
Where to find New Orleans' best pizza
There's never been a better time to order pizza in New Orleans. Why it matters: We've got your dinner plans covered. The big picture: A couple friends and I recently gathered around some slices at St. Pizza, dishing about how rich the city is in truly great pies. It hasn't...
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