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St. Bernard D.A. challenges school sale amid Port NOLA CEO’s departure
ST. BERNARD PARISH, La. (WVUE) - The St. Bernard District Attorney’s Office is contesting the sale of a key piece of property earmarked for the development of a large container port in Violet. As controversy around the project continues, the CEO of Port NOLA, Brandy Christian, announces her departure.
How long before food spoils in refrigerator during power outage? Here are the guidelines
NEW ORLEANS — With severe weather frequency ramping up as yet another hurricane season rapidly approaches, power outages are often the norm. Typical power outages caused by a fast-moving storm can last shorter than a couple of hours, but heavy rainfall and strong winds often associated with tropical weather can last a lot longer.
Orleans DA charges youth jail counselor with 2nd degree cruelty to juvenile
The New Orleans district attorney on Monday charged a juvenile jail counselor with second-degree cruelty to juveniles, and the Civil Service Commission denied his appeal of his termination after he allegedly beat a 16-year-old boy with a handheld radio and his fists. In the meantime, the boy's mother has sued...
RTA bus driver harmed while driving bus, woman sought
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Police Department is investigating after a Regional Transit Authority bus driver was harmed last month. According to police, on April 28, around 6:50 p.m., a woman riding an RTA bus near the intersection of Chef Menteur Highway and Alcee Fortier Boulevard harmed the driver.
Severe weather slams Metro Area - power out to 65,000; Some schools close
NEW ORLEANS — The first of what are expected to be at least three rounds of storms between late Thursday and Saturday at noon struck late Thursday night, knocking out power to 65,000 in the metro area, primarily in Jefferson Parish and Tangipahoa, according to Entergy's power map. Cleco showed over 9,000 customers without power in St. Tammany.
WDSU Investigates 'Denied' information to see how many arrests Kenner PD has made for reckless driving violations
NEW ORLEANS — Southeast Louisiana residents have the right to know how leaders and agencies spend tax dollars and run their organizations, but not everyone is forthcoming with that information. State and federal laws allow public access to information, but WDSU Investigates has faced challenges getting some information. That's...
Jefferson Parish jail officer arrested after being paid $80K for fake work hours, JPSO says
A Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office corrections officer was fired and arrested after officials accused him of falsifying his timesheets to receive $80,000 in pay for hours he didn't work over a six-month period, according to the authorities. Curtis Lumar, 42, of New Orleans, was booked May 9 with theft valued...
A new Aldi is coming to the New Orleans area as Winn-Dixie closes in Metairie
A Winn-Dixie in Metairie is closing and will become an Aldi after the German grocery chain bought all of Southeastern Grocers' stores earlier this year. The Winn-Dixie at 5901 Airline Drive will close in the coming weeks, Southeastern Grocers confirmed but did not provide a timeline. "As we work through...
The football journey of Tyrann Mathieu
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - He helped LSU to an undefeated regular season and a berth in the national championship game. He was a finalist for one of the most iconic trophies in sports. Played with the best...of the best. And now, back home as a New Orleans Saint, Tyrann Mathieu’s...
Mid-City Bayou Boogaloo deemed a “rain or shine event”
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The Mid-City Bayou Boogaloo begins Friday, and with weather on the way, several vendors are taking precautions to keep the three-day music festival sailing smoothly. Just earlier this week, Louisiana saw three storm related deaths. Spring welcomes storm season and with storm season comes potential for...
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