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Special delivery: Game ball on its way to Bayou Classic via traditional BR-to-NOLA run
November 24, 2023 11:15 AM
BATON ROUGE - Before the sun came up, the run was on. The annual ROTC Football Run got underway at 5:30 a.m. Friday in Baton Rouge. Members of the ROTC programs from Southern and Grambling universities are taking turns toting the pigskin to New Orleans, where it is... more » -
Baton Rouge company set to acquire Entergy gas distribution business Play Video
October 30, 2023 12:12 PM
BATON ROUGE - Bernhard Capital Partners will acquire the gas distribution arm of Entergy in a deal valued at nearly half a billion dollars. The two companies announced the pending transaction on Monday. "I am looking forward to seeing in this application what Bernhard Capital proposes to do... more » -
Army Corps revises timeline, says recent efforts have slowed saltwater intrusion on Miss. River
October 12, 2023 1:19 PM
NEW ORLEANS - Efforts to slow the incursion of saltwater in the Mississippi River have succeeded, to an extent, but the "wedge" is still moving upstream, according to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. A revised timeline released on Thursday shows the saltwater flow will reach water treatment facilities... more » -
La. Congressman Steve Scalise among those seeking to fill House speaker vacancy after McCarthy's removal
October 4, 2023 4:24 PM
WASHINGTON (AP) — The stunning removal of Kevin McCarthy as speaker has left the House adrift as Republicans struggle to bring order to their fractured majority and begin the difficult and potentially prolonged process of uniting around a new leader. The House convened briefly Wednesday and then went into... more » -
Capital Area water companies say saltwater intrusion not a threat to local supply
September 25, 2023 12:46 PM
BATON ROUGE - Several utilities that provide fresh water to Capital Area homes and businesses on Monday said a saltwater intrusion concern downriver should not have effects in or around Baton Rouge. Extremely low levels in the Mississippi River have allowed saltwater from the Gulf of Mexico to move... more » -
Port Allen defendant guilty of manslaughter in killing of French Quarter bartender
August 18, 2023 7:03 PM
NEW ORLEANS - A jury on Friday found a 25-year-old from Port Allen guilty of manslaughter in the shooting death of a French Quarter barkeeper in March 2022. Daphney D. Jackson was convicted on a lesser count than that of second-degree murder, which prosecutors filed in connection with the... more » -
Mother of 'extremely dangerous' escapee arrested
June 7, 2023 12:20 PM
NEW ORLEANS - The mother of a teenager who escaped police custody during a botched transfer has been arrested for allegedly aiding her son. Kenione Rogers, 32, is accused of providing Curtis Tassin with transportation following the teen's escape from custody in late May. Authorities caught back up... more » -
Popular NOLA store set to make its Baton Rouge debut
May 25, 2023 2:56 PM
BATON ROUGE - A store chain steeped in New Orleans-inspired themes is making its way to Baton Rouge. Fleurty Girl announced that it will soon open its ninth location in the 3600 block of Government Street in Mid-City. In a social media post , founder Lauren LeBlanc Haydel... more » -
Services scheduled for Southern Univ. student killed in New Orleans
May 19, 2023 2:44 PM
BATON ROUGE - Family and friends will remember a Southern University student who was killed one week ago outside a club in New Orleans, with funeral services announced on a Go Fund Me page established on behalf of the family. Imani Williams was celebrating her 20th birthday when she... more » -
NOLA mayor criticized for remarks after killings of two young women
May 16, 2023 2:25 PM
NEW ORLEANS - Some of those who knew two young women who were shot to death in New Orleans last week are calling on the mayor of that city to apologize for remarks she made a short time later. LaToya Cantrell was speaking to recent incidents of violence when... more » -
Bond revoked for man accused of setting fire to woman's home
January 25, 2023 6:31 PM
NEW ORLEANS - An Orleans Parish judge on Wednesday revoked bond for Christian King, who is accused of setting fire earlier this month to the home of the mother of his child. That incident was captured on the victim's home surveillance system. King -- who is a licensed... more » -
Counterfeit collection: Nearly $30M in illegal knockoffs stopped this year at NOLA ports
December 13, 2022 11:58 AM
NEW ORLEANS - Nearly $30 million worth of counterfeit goods were seized at New Orleans area ports of entry in the first 11 months of 2022, the Customs and Border Patrol said on Tuesday. The local field office is on continuous lookout for bogus items -- with knockoffs of... more » -
The Fleur-De-Lis Report: Last chance for struggling Saints to make a playoff push against rival Buccaneers
December 4, 2022 1:16 PM
The New Orleans Saints (4-8) are back in primetime this Monday night taking on heated division rival, The Tampa Bay Buccaneers (5-6). For the Saints, this is virtually their last chance at a possible division crown and a playoff spot. A loss would all but eliminate them from postseason contention.... more » -
Ball run, Battle of the Bands to kick off Bayou Classic weekend
November 24, 2022 5:08 PM
NEW ORLEANS - The running of the football from Baton Rouge to the Caesars Superdome will mark the start of Bayou Classic Weekend. Friday's Bayou Classic Motivational Gameday Ball Run, as it is formally labelled, started at 5 a.m. in the Capital City. The Southern University Army ROTC, assisted... more » -
Suspect spent months on the run after Louisiana killing, later arrested 1,500 miles away
November 2, 2022 1:40 PM
BOGALUSA - A Texas man implicated in a deadly drive-by shooting in south Louisiana was arrested in another state Tuesday after spending over two months evading law enforcement. The Bogalusa Police Department said the suspect, 22-year-old Christian Myers, was one of at least three people involved in the Aug.... more » -
The Fleur-De-Lis Report: Saints may have finally found an offensive identity behind Alvin Kamara and Taysom Hill
October 16, 2022 10:55 AM
The New Orleans Saints (2-3) welcome Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals (2-3) for a highly anticipated week 6 game inside the Superdome. Last week, the Saints escaped with a much-needed win against the Seahawks thanks to Taysom Hill's and Alvin Kamara's incredible performances. Now, they look to extend that... more » -
Police shortage means shorter Carnival parade routes in New Orleans
October 14, 2022 4:11 PM
NEW ORLEANS – A short-staffed NOPD means shorter Carnival parade routes for 2023. That was the message the Mayor’s Mardi Gras Advisory Council sent Thursday night. The reason is a lack of officers to line the routes. Parade routes were shortened for 2022, also because of a lack... more » -
The Fleur-De-Lis Report: Saints take on the Seahawks in a must-win week 5 game to potentially save their season
October 9, 2022 11:05 AM
This week, the New Orleans Saints (1-3) are back home taking on the Seattle Seahawks (2-2). The Saints have a lot at stake going into this game as they sit alone at the bottom of the NFC South. A win today will help keep them on pace within the division... more » -
The Fleur-De-Lis Report: Andy Dalton expected to take over at quarterback as the teetering Saints face the Vikings in London
October 1, 2022 12:33 PM
The New Orleans Saints (1-2) are in London for week 4 taking on the Minnesota Vikings (2-1). The team is in disarray coming off two bad losses as injuries and offensive inefficiencies have proven to be quite the challenge. Now, after a setback from starter Jameis Winston, the coaching staff... more » -
The Fleur-De-Lis Report: Saints look to clean up last week's miscues ahead of week two game against Tom Brady and the Buccaneers
September 18, 2022 10:03 AM
The New Orleans Saints are back home in the Dome taking on Tom Brady and the Tampa Buccaneers in week two. Last week, the Saints escaped Atlanta with a win despite being down 16 points in the fourth quarter. Much of this week’s practice focused on cleaning up several areas... more » -
The Fleur-De-Lis Report: Saints Enter the Season With High Expectations as They Play the Falcons in Week One
September 11, 2022 11:01 AM
The New Orleans Saints kick off the 2022-2023 season on the road against long-time division rival, The Atlanta Falcons. Expectations going into the new season are high given this talented new look roster. Saints fans are hopeful the team can make a return to the postseason but it all starts... more » -
The Fleur-De-Lis Report: Breaking Down This Week's Trades, Cuts and Roster Moves as the Saints Establish a New Team Identity
September 4, 2022 11:24 AM
The preseason is over and the New Orleans Saints now have their sights set on the Atlanta Falcons for week one of the regular season. Head Coach Dennis Allen had to make bold decisions this week regarding the team’s 53-man roster, including parting ways with one of the team’s most... more » -
The Fleur-De-Lis Report: Recapping a Busy Week of Practice and a Triumphant Conclusion to the Preseason
August 28, 2022 11:45 AM
It was a busy week of New Orleans Saints football as the coaching staff got a better grip on the final 53-man roster. The team closed out the preseason Friday night very strong, giving fans a lot to look forward to ahead of the regular season. ROSTER MOVES ... more » -
The Fleur-De-Lis Report: Roster Moves, Joint Practice in Green Bay, and Preseason Week 2
August 21, 2022 11:28 AM
The New Orleans Saints were in Green Bay this week for joint practice sessions and the preseason week 2 game against the Packers. Ahead of the two-day practice sessions, the team announced a series of roster moves in time for the first round of roster cuts. ROSTER MOVES ... more » -
The Fleur-De-Lis Report: Offseason, Training Camp, and Breakdown of Preseason Week 1
August 14, 2022 11:17 AM
It’s a brand new era for the New Orleans Saints. For the first time in 17 years, the team will go to battle without both its future Hall of Fame quarterback and Super Bowl winning head coach. Last season was quite the adjustment moving on from Drew Brees. The team... more » -
New Orleans mayor responds to criticism over confrontation at concert
June 20, 2022 12:27 PM
NEW ORLEANS - New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell said she was trying to break up a fight when she got into a confrontation filmed at a concert over the weekend. The video, which prompted backlash on social media, shows Cantrell arguing with a woman in a restroom at the... more » -
Teenage girl was raped, shot before being dumped at New Orleans intersection
June 15, 2022 1:12 PM
NEW ORLEANS - Police believe a man raped a teenage girl before he shot her in the head and left her to die at a New Orleans street corner. The victim was one of two girls, ages 14 and 15, found shot last week after they were reportedly dumped... more » -
15-year-old student stabs classmate, attacks teacher with knife at New Orleans school
April 1, 2022 7:31 PM
NEW ORLEANS - A 15-year-old high school student was arrested Thursday after she allegedly attacked a teacher and a fellow student with a knife at Dr. Martin Luther King Charter School for Science and Technology. The New Orleans Police Department told WWL-TV that the wounded 16-year-old female student was... more » -
Man ties up stranger who wouldn't leave his property, calls police
March 31, 2022 11:17 PM
NEW ORLEANS - A property owner took matters into his own hands when a man invaded his apartment building, tying up the stranger until police arrived. According to WWL-TV , Eric Hernandez recently purchased a 4-plex on Orleans Avenue near New Orleans City Park. While checking on the building... more » -
District Donuts shutting its doors; other changes coming to Towne Center Play Video
March 3, 2022 5:14 PM
BATON ROUGE — Major changes are being made to the Towne Center shopping and dining district. Customers entering District Donuts on Thursday were greeted with a sign announcing the store will close its doors March 15. "Oh my goodness, I don't believe this. My heart is broken," regular... more » -
Sheriff: Deputies shot, killed suspect who refused to get out of his vehicle
February 16, 2022 2:29 PM
MARRERO - Sheriff's deputies shot a man who refused to get out of a vehicle after they responded to a 911 call in Jefferson Parish early Wednesday morning. The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office said deputies were first called to Wilson Street in Marrero shortly after 2 a.m. Wednesday. There,... more » -
Woman allegedly shot at mother and child after argument in New Orleans
February 13, 2022 5:47 PM
NEW ORLEANS - A woman is wanted for allegedly shooting at a mother and her child Saturday afternoon. The New Orleans Police Department has identified the suspect at large as 36-year-old April Butler. Police said the shooting happened around 12:40 p.m. Saturday at the AutoZone Auto Parts on... more » -
Murder suspect, 22, shot to death by police trying to make arrest in New Orleans
February 10, 2022 8:44 PM
NEW ORLEANS - A 22-year-old murder suspect was shot to death during an arrest attempt Thursday morning when he met officers with a long rifle. The New Orleans Police Department told WWL-TV that the shooting happened around 9:30 a.m. Thursday on South Robertson Street near Louisiana Avenue. NOPD... more » -
Ochsner ICU nurse violently attacked by patient's family; deputies searching for suspect
January 30, 2022 9:52 PM
JEFFERSON PARISH - An Ochsner Medical Center ICU nurse was violently attacked by a patient's family member. President & CEO of Ochsner Health Warner Thomas told WWL-TV that the nurse was attacked while on duty Friday morning at the hospital's West Bank campus in Gretna. Thomas said the... more » -
As Payton steps aside, winningest Saints coach reflects on 2006, post-Katrina season Play Video
January 25, 2022 11:14 PM
NEW ORLEANS - Saints Head Coach Sean Payton arrived in New Orleans at one of its lowest points, when the city and its residents had been brought to their knees by Hurricane Katrina. In that first season back in the Superdome, Payton slowly learned how crucial the team was to... more » -
Police search for two children not returned home by relative
January 16, 2022 5:20 PM
NEW ORLEANS - Police are searching for two children after a relative refused to return them to their custodial parent. The New Orleans Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating two-year-old Danielle Jones and her one-year-old brother Tyrone Jones. The children were reported missing by the... more » -
One dead, one hurt in double shooting on I-10 Saturday morning
January 15, 2022 4:14 PM
NEW ORLEANS - A man died and a woman was hurt after being shot while driving along an interstate through the Seventh Ward early Saturday morning. The New Orleans Police Department reports the shooting happened in the eastbound lanes of I-10 at the Esplanade exit around 3 a.m. ... more » -
83-year-old man struck, killed by impaired driver in Jefferson Parish
January 8, 2022 2:29 PM
JEFFERSON PARISH - An 83-year-old New Orleans man was killed after a tragic two-vehicle crash Saturday on US 90B. Louisiana State Police say Curtis Williams, 83, was tending to his disabled vehicle on the elevated portion of US 90B east near Barataria Boulevard. Williams had activated the vehicle's emergency... more » -
10-year-old, teen wounded by gunshots while sleeping in Kenner home
January 8, 2022 12:58 PM
KENNER - A 10-year-old and a 19-year-old were wounded by gunfire early Saturday morning while sleeping in a Kenner home. The Kenner Police Department reports the shooting happened at 4:15 a.m. in the 3100 block of Tifton Avenue. Several gunshots struck the home, injuring the two sleeping individuals. ... more » -
New Orleans Mardi Gras 2022 updated parade schedule
January 7, 2022 4:50 AM
NEW ORLEANS - As the Crescent City prepares for its world-famous Carnival celebrations, an updated parade schedule has been announced. The new schedule, according to WWL-TV , is below. The news outlet reports that Carnival season will begin with a rolling party on the city's historic streetcar line... more » -
Since New Years Eve, more than a dozen vehicle thefts occurred in New Orleans
January 4, 2022 5:59 AM
NEW ORLEANS - Carjackings increased by nearly 20 percent in 2021 and as the new year begins, it appears that such criminal activities are on track to continue in New Orleans. According to WWL-TV , since New Years Eve, over a dozen vehicles have been stolen across the Crescent... more » -
Walmart closing Kenner location until Friday for cleaning
December 29, 2021 2:34 PM
KENNER - A Walmart in Jefferson Parish will close Wednesday to clean and sanitize the building as COVID-19 cases rapidly increase across Louisiana. The company's corporate communications team said the store on W. Esplanade Avenue will close at 2 p.m. Dec. 29 and reopen Friday, Dec. 31 at 6... more » -
'Mardi Gras is returning,' NOLA mayor promises; Routes slightly modified in 2022
December 21, 2021 11:21 AM
NEW ORLEANS - "Mardi Gras is returning to New Orleans in 2022; It is happening," New Orleans' mayor said in opening remarks during a Tuesday news conference where the city also outlined changes to parades. Routes will be changed for Carnival 2022. "We are looking at all the... more » -
Actor Josh Duhamel to reign as Bacchus LIII Play Video
December 20, 2021 7:41 AM
NEW ORLEANS — A representative of Hollywood is traveling to the "Cajun LA" for a very special appearance at NOLA's Mardi Gras 2022. According to WWL-TV , actor, director, and former fashion model Josh Duhamel is picking up the crown to reign as Bacchus LIII on Sunday, February 27,... more » -
UNO cancels Saturday's Women's Basketball game at LSU
December 14, 2021 10:40 AM
BATON ROUGE – The LSU vs. New Orleans women’s basketball game that was scheduled to take place Saturday in the PMAC has been cancelled due to health and safety protocols within the UNO program. LSU reports that the game will not be rescheduled and will not impact either team’s... more » -
'Avengers' star Anthony Mackie to soar into FAN EXPO New Orleans, Jan 9
December 2, 2021 12:55 PM
NEW ORLEANS - Fans of The Avengers have been summoned to a new mission. FAN EXPO New Orleans, scheduled for January 7-9, 2022, at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center is fast approaching and it's an event local fans won't want to miss. New Orleans native, Anthony Mackie,... more » -
Man last seen a month ago found dead in home
November 29, 2021 2:47 PM
NEW ORLEANS - A man reportedly seen nearly a month ago was found in "a severe stage of decomposition" in his home, according to the New Orleans Police Department. WDSU said officers found the man Sunday afternoon in his home on Saint Charles Avenue. Coroners are working to ID... more » -
New Orleans police investigate fatal crash on I-10 E; two killed
November 26, 2021 11:15 AM
NEW ORLEANS — Two people were killed in a fatal collision on I-10 E in New Orleans Friday morning. According to WWL-TV , the deadly wreck occurred around 5:15 a.m. along I-10 East near the N. Claiborne off-ramp and involved three vehicles. More information will be released as... more » -
HBCU Legacy Bowl Career Fair planned for February 2022
November 11, 2021 8:41 AM
NEW ORLEANS - The Black College Football Hall of Fame announced Thursday the establishment of the HBCU Legacy Bowl Career Fair, presented by the New Orleans Saints. The HBCU Legacy Bowl Career Fair is a free, public event that will be held February 17 - 18 at the Hyatt... more » -
NOLA city councilman arrested for drunk driving a second time
October 18, 2021 10:48 AM
NEW ORLEANS — A New Orleans city councilman with a history of driving under the influence was arrested for the second time Monday morning on a DUI charge, WWL-TV reports . The news outlet cites jail records from Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office as confirming Jared Brossett's most recent drunk... more » -
Engineer provides updated explanation for NOLA Hard Rock Hotel collapse
October 13, 2021 5:23 AM
NEW ORLEANS — This week, a structural engineer who helped demolish New Orleans' partially collapsed Hard Rock Hotel in 2020 provided officials with updated information on the cause of the building's collapse, according to WWL-TV . The news outlet says Walter Zehner was hired by the owner of the... more » -
Future of NOLA's former Six Flags site veers towards water park, hotel plans
October 12, 2021 8:11 AM
NEW ORLEANS — The former Six Flags/Jazzland site now has a future carved out. Though recently retired Saints Star Drew Brees and his business partners had their eyes on the location, it looks like their group will not be steering the site through a reconstruction effort. Instead, Bayou... more » -
Son of New Orleans police chief reportedly arrested, charged with battery of officer
October 4, 2021 12:49 PM
NEW ORLEANS - The 24-year-old son of New Orleans Police Chief Shaun Ferguson was arrested Friday on several charges including battery against a police officer, WWL-TV reports . Shane Ferguson allegedly worked for the New Orleans Sewage & Water Board administrative office on St. Joseph Street, which is where... more » -
New Orleans police investigating French Quarter murder
October 4, 2021 8:13 AM
NEW ORLEANS - A man was shot to death in New Orleans French Quarter early Monday morning, New Orleans Police (NOPD) say. NOPD Department is investigating the homicide that occurred around 5:53 a.m. in the 400 block of Burgundy Street, near its intersection with Conti Street. According to... more » -
Retired Lieutenant General Russel Honore uninjured following serious wreck
September 22, 2021 6:10 AM
According to WWL-TV , retired lieutenant general Russel L. Honoré, who lives in the Baton Rouge area, said via Twitter that his vehicle was involved in a dangerous collision Monday. Stuff Happened and I and others walked away I 10 Laplas La . My Land Cruiser Saved Me... more » -
DOTD announces all lanes on the I-10 Bonnet Carre Spillway open to passenger vehicle & truck traffic Play Video
September 22, 2021 5:44 AM
UPDATE - The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development announces that all eastbound lanes on the I-10 Bonnet Carre Spillway Bridge are now open for car and truck traffic. ST. CHARLES PARISH - Truckers attempting to cross the Bonnet Carre Spillway will encounter a roadblock due to a massive... more » -
Missing woman not seen since evacuating New Orleans following Hurricane Ida
September 16, 2021 1:01 PM
The New Orleans Police Department is looking for a 84-year woman not seen since evacuating following Hurricane Ida. Police say Maureen Olive Brown was last seen on September 4, 2021 boarding a RTA bus to evacuate. She did exit the bus at the Ernest Morial Convention Center, but the person... more » -
Vehicles drop 4 1/2 feet after bridge malfunctions Play Video
September 9, 2021 2:53 PM
A drawbridge malfunction led to vehicles falling in New Orleans. Officials say people were hurt after the Claiborne Bridge became stuck open Tuesday. Vehicles dropped roughly four and a half feet from one side of the bridge to the other side. Luckily none fell into the water. ... more » -
Class action lawsuit filed against nursing home owner after deadly mass shelter fiasco Play Video
September 8, 2021 1:50 PM
JEFFERSON PARISH - A lawsuit filed in Jefferson Parish this week paints a grim picture of what happened inside an ill-fated makeshift shelter where several nursing homes packed more than 800 residents, seven of whom have since died , in horrific conditions while they rode out Hurricane Ida. The... more » -
Florida Guard's Red Horse responds to Hurricane Ida
September 6, 2021 9:57 AM
BELLE CHASSE - Thousands of volunteers from across the country are making their way to Louisiana to assist in post-hurricane recovery. Florida deployed nearly 30 members of the 202nd Rapid Engineer Deployable Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineers (Red Horse) to lend a hand in New Orleans. The... more » -
Amid severe flooding and with few options, NOLA officials dumped untreated sewage into Mississippi River
September 3, 2021 5:14 AM
NEW ORLEANS — Hurricane Ida left the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board with an extensive problem that led to the decision to dump untreated sewage into the Mississippi River, WWL-TV reports. Before Ida made landfall, officials anticipated sewage issues and urged locals to cut their usage of wastewater.... more » -
A glimmer of hope in New Orleans as Entergy begins power restoration
September 1, 2021 7:22 AM
NEW ORLEANS - On Wednesday morning, Entergy Louisiana announces that it is making progress in responding to widespread outages in New Orleans. Shortly after midnight, Entergy crews were able to restore power to some customers in Eastern New Orleans with generation supplied by the New Orleans Power Station. ... more » -
Jefferson Parish officials say citizens will go days without water, power
August 30, 2021 10:35 AM
JEFFERSON PARISH- Officials in Jefferson Parish say area citizens are facing nearly 21 days without power and 5 days without water, according to WWL-TV . The outages are the result of Hurricane Ida downing trees in the region. This lead to watermain breaks which left Jefferson Parish's water pressure... more »