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Hecker's health derails competency hearing for confessed pedophile priest
NEW ORLEANS — A dispute over whether a retired New Orleans Catholic priest is in a hospital or not is the latest reason his high-profile rape and kidnapping trial has been delayed. Confessed serial child molester Lawrence Hecker, 92, has been residing at Bridgepoint continuing care facility in Marrero,...
Photos: Six French Quarter courtyards visited during Patio Planters Secret Garden Tour
Six French Quarter homeowners opened their courtyards for viewing, offering a glimpse into these otherwise secret spaces Sunday, May 26, 2024, during the Patio Planters of the Vieux Carré Secret Garden Tour. Patio Planters is a volunteer organization dedicated to the preservation and beautification of the French Quarter.
40 years ago, Ron Maestri's UNO Privateers became first Louisiana school to punch ticket to Omaha
Stuart Weidie has no idea what ever happened to that baseball. Heck, he’s not even sure if it ever actually landed. But Weidie, a sophomore for the UNO Privateers at the time, remembers the at-bat as if it was yesterday instead of 40 years ago. May 27, 1984. Dudy...
Louisiana Eats: Hungry In The Summertime
Summertime is upon us – a time that often means travel, vacation fun, and family reunions. But to many Louisianians, summertime means hunger – and our children are the most vulnerable. When school is in session, breakfast and lunch are provided five days a week, but without extra support in the summer, that equates to missing 40 meals a month. Luckily, here in New Orleans, some big-hearted hospitality industry folks are stepping up to help.
Fire at Willowbrook Apartment Complex controlled by NOFD
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The New Orleans Fire Department was dispatched to a fire at the Willowbrook Apartment Complex on Sunday (May 26) around 6:49 p.m. at 7001 Bundy Road. Upon their arrival, firefighters found flames emerging from the roof of a third-floor apartment building. Due to the potential number...
Heat advisory through Monday, cold front coming
NEW ORLEANS — High temperatures will be the story for the next few days, as the National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory in effect through 8 PM on Monday. Today and Monday the heat index in the afternoon could be over 105. Residents are urged to use caution in the afternoon and drink plenty of nonalcoholic fluids.
With over 685 punchlines sent in, check out the WINNER and lots of finalists in Walt Handelsman's latest Cartoon Caption Contest!
Nice! We received 692 entries in this week’s Cartoon Caption Contest. These were all so clever and our winner really captured the moment perfectly with a hilarious punchline! Well done, everyone!. As always, when we have duplicate entries, and we always do, we pick the earliest sent in. Here...
11-year-old boy airlifted after being attacked by family dog, sheriff says
LULING, La. — An 11-year-old boy was airlifted to the hospital on Friday after he was bitten on the leg by the family's dog, according to the St. Charles Sheriff's Office. The incident happened around 11:30 a.m. when deputies were called to the 100 Block of W. Heather Drive in Luling.
Man accused of rape attempt on Lafitte Greenway arrested, records show
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A man accused of sexually assaulting two women who were walking or jogging along the Lafitte Greenway last week has been arrested, Orleans Parish court records show. Joseph C. Davis, 38, was booked into the Orleans Justice Center jail Sunday (May 26) at 2:20 a.m., after...
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