Top New Orleans Area Local News Stories
Source: WDSU.com - Local News
Though he declared he was dropping out of the race for mayor of Kenner, Louis Congemi never took any official steps to do so and remains on the ballot, meaning he could draw votes that would impact the outcome of that contest.
Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:29:07 CST
cities across America are competing hard for Google's new fiber optic network that promises to be 100 times faster than current Internet connections.
Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:28:33 CST
A former New Orleans police officer who pleaded guilty to home invasion, sexual battery and malfeasance in office, is being sued by the couple whose house he entered.
Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:01:01 CST
The mayor is coming under criticism for trying to push through some long-term contracts before he leaves office.
Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:15:25 CST
Got questions for the candidates running in the Kenner Mayor's race? Submit your question on WDSU.com by 12 p.m. Thursday March 11, and we'll bring it to the candidates
Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:30:35 CST
Are you wearing your green? Upload your St. Patrick's Day photos on u local!
Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:23:19 CST
Security experts wrapped up their on-site inspection of the St. Tammany Parish Jail Wednesday.
Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 18:59:23 CST
Members of the New Orleans SWAT team are helping police search for a shooting suspect.
Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 17:43:18 CST
Terrebonne Parish sheriff's deputies responded to an armed robbery call early Wednesday morning that led them on a chase through Terrebonne Parish.
Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:31:29 CST
Census workers have started their door-to-door efforts in Louisiana and Mississippi, encouraging residents to fill out and send in their forms.
Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:46:56 CST
Drivers who discover their vehicles have been towed away will be paying more to get them back.
Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:43:29 CST
Late Tuesday night, Tangipahoa Parish sheriff's deputies and narcotics agents said they arrested two Florida men at a local hotel who were in possession of drugs and weapons.
Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:50:09 CST
A federal grand jury accuses a former and Opelousas High School teacher with getting a minor to engage in sex acts to produce pornography.
Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 13:36:30 CST
The New Orleans City Council plans to hold several community meetings to engage citizens and encourage public input on the cityÂ’s master plan.
Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 14:30:20 CST
Starting this fall, students at Loyola University in New Orleans will be able to minor in the study of New Orleans.
Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:37:11 CST
General Motors has received a fleet order for 849 Hummers, so the Shreveport plant won't shut down for two weeks in May, after all.
Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:34:07 CST
New Orleans Hornets forward Peja Stojakovic will miss at least two weeks with a lower abdominal strain, a source told WDSU Wednesday.
Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 11:01:24 CST
Wednesday is the deadline for Road Home recipients to apply for additional money to raise or storm-proof their homes under aid program.
Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 10:25:16 CST
Firefighters responded to a 2-alarm fire early Wednesday morning that grew to a 3-alarm fire shortly after the initial call.
Published: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:54:06 CST
First Baptist Church of Covington is spearheading Bucket of Hope drive for the victims of the devastating Haitian earthquake.
Published: Tue, 9 Mar 2010 17:56:18 CST
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