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'He had set his knife down and that’s when I picked It up and used it against him'
LACOMBE, La. — On March 3, Bre Morgan set out to do some chores. She was at a laundromat in Lacombe to do the family’s wash when she encountered a situation that could have dramatically changed her life. “All I could think about was my kids, I didn’t...
Slidell firefighters rescue kitten stuck inside wall of apartment complex
SLIDELL, La. — Slidell firefighters rescued a kitten who was trapped in the walls of an apartment complex for nearly a week. Last week Slidell resident Laura Mahoney heard the kitten crying when she tried to rescue it. Other neighbors told Mahoney they had heard the kitten's cries for...
Relic of St. Jude, cousin of Jesus, shown at Slidell church
A line formed long before the doors opened at Our Lady of Lourdes Roman Catholic Church in Slidell last week with those eager to venerate a rare relic of St. Jude Thaddaeus, one of the most revered of all saints. “I had to come, just knowing that this relic is...
How to protect plants during late-season freeze warning on north shore
ST. TAMMANY PARISH, La. (WVUE) - Just one day before the official start of spring (March 19), a freeze warning blankets much of the north shore region. Many gardeners already got a head start on springtime planting, and now experts say it’s better to be safe than sorry in protecting vulnerable plants from the overnight frost or freeze.
Three arrested on child exploitation charges in St. Tammany Parish
A joint investigation by the Louisiana State Police Special Victim’s Unit, working with the FBI and the Madisonville Police Department led to the arrest of three people for alleged child exploitation on Friday, March 15.
Strong storms sweep across Northshore, leaves fallen trees in wake
KENTWOOD, La. — Notice: Please text images or videos of storm-related weather or damage to (504) 529-4444 (if you can safely do so) for possible use on both WWL Louisiana broadcast and digital platforms. Tall pines were no match for strong storms that swept across Kentwood on Friday. Viewer-submitted...
Strong winds cause tree to topple, damaging a home and leaving a family without power
SLIDELL, La. — Strong winds in Slidell cause a tree to topple, damaging a home and leaving a family without power. Karen Manning lives at the Tammany Mobile Home Park in Slidell. She said Friday's weather dropped a huge mess at her front door. "I saw the tree go...
Waveland boasts commercial growth along Highway 90
WAVELAND, Miss. (WLOX) - The Hancock County Port and Harbor Commission announced a $16 million dollar hotel project that is coming to Waveland. On Monday, the commission released a statement saying Waveland Hospitality LLC will construct a “dual brand concept” that will include Fairfield and TownePlace Suites. Both...
Lots of places claim Jimmy Buffett. Now two Louisiana politicians want to name a bridge after him.
Jimmy Buffett sang about oceans, aging pirates and lost shakers of salt, along the way gaining millions of adoring fans over six-plus decades. But chances are he never envisioned a drawbridge over Lake Pontchartrain bearing his name. If one of the late singer’s fans has his way, Buffett will join...
Heavy rain Sunday
Its' been a rough go today. Locally heavy rain fell on the Northshore. Winds gusted 48 mph in New Orleans East. Storm damage reported from straight line winds in Slidell. Trees were snapped there, but trees were all pointed in one direction. Bow echo moved through that area. Damage caused by straight line winds. We were on the air for a confirmed tornado near Pearlington. It was confirmed by a railroad worker around 1:35 pm. That storm showed strong rotation. Rain is now mainly along the Coast moving South. More storms are developing to our West and will move our way this evening into the early morning hours Saturday. Be aware that strong storms are possible. Much of Saturday looks ok, but some storms will pop late afternoon into the evening. Rain and storms with heavy rain forecast Sunday morning into the early afternoon. It turns cooler and windy Monday.
'Sounded like a train' | Louisiana man describes tornado touchdown across state line
PEARLINGTON, Miss — St. Tammany Parish native Jeffery Crossland nervously watched in awe as a tornado swirled near his camp near Pearlington, Miss., on Friday afternoon. "I got a little scared with it, but I figured I was safer under here than running out of here with my truck," Crossland told WWL Louisiana from under the stilted camp. "So I just sat it out. The wind got up here to at least about 50 or 60 miles an hour because it was moving my truck."
1 dead in 2-vehicle crash Friday in Hancock County
BILOXI, Miss. (WDAM) - A Perkinston, Mississippi, woman died from injuries suffered in a two-vehicle collision Friday on U.S. 90 in Hancock County. The Mississippi Highway Patrol said it responded to a report of an accident around 6:15 p.m. Friday. MHP said an initial investigation showed that a 2010 Toyota...
Tornado warning issued in parts of Orleans, St. Tammany parishes
Weather forecasters issued a tornado warning for parts of Orleans and St. Tammany parishes Friday afternoon. The warning from the National Weather Service includes parts of northeastern Orleans Parish, near Lake Catherine, and southeastern St. Tammany Parish. The warning expires at 2 p.m. The storm was expected to be near...
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