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  • Troy Carter and Karen Peterson set to runoff for Louisiana's 2nd congressional district seat

    March 20, 2021 8:54 PM

    The polls closed on Saturday at 8 p.m. with votes for the U. S. Representative-2nd Congressional District all in. Troy Carter and Karen Carter Peterson are moving to a runoff in April. This seat represents Louisiana's District 2, which includes nearly all of the City of New Orleans... more »
  • Woman who went viral for using Gorilla Glue in hair goes to St. Bernard Parish hospital for treatment

    February 6, 2021 7:05 PM

    ST. BERNARD PARISH - A Louisiana resident went viral on social media after she posted a video explaining how she hasn't been able to do anything with her hair due to the fact that it's stuck to her head. She goes by the name, Tessica, on her Instagram. Three... more »
  • State confirms coronavirus outbreak tied to Tigerland bars, tells recent visitors to self-quarantine Play Video

    June 18, 2020 3:51 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The Department of Health confirmed Friday that at least 100 COVID-19 cases were reported among people who worked in or visited Tigerland this past weekend. The state says the outbreak was tied to multiple bars in Tigerland, and anyone who visited the area over the weekend... more »
  • Saints draft pick QB Tommy Stevens in 7th round

    April 25, 2020 6:38 PM

    NEW ORLEANS - The New Orleans Saints have selected Mississippi State QB Tommy Stevens in the 7th round. Stevens is the 240th overall pick. With the 240th pick in the #NFLDraft , the #Saints select QB Tommy Stevens, @HailStateFB ! #SaintsDraft | @HancockWhitney pic.twitter.com/uS7dylUE8P — New... more »
  • Police officers show they can 'wobble baby'

    March 9, 2020 10:28 AM

    SLIDELL - One city is getting ready for St. Patrick's Day and two police officers are joining in on the festivities. Slidell Motorcycle Officer Jason “Leprechaun” Walden and Lt. Brett Curole showed off their dance moves at the St. Patrick's Day parade in Slidell on March 8th. more »
  • Jackson Square artists mourn loss of artwork following Jan. 31 theft

    February 7, 2020 9:55 AM

    NEW ORLEANS — Jackson Square is known for its artists, who often sit with easels outside of the Square's iron fence, painting or drawing portraits. But according to WWL-TV , on Jan. 31 someone broke into the artist's storage area, stole more than a dozen carts, and tossed much... more »
  • It's a bird, it's a plane, it's the Superdome

    January 12, 2019 7:04 PM

    BATON ROUGE- Just a day before the New Orleans Saints face-off against the Philadelphia Eagles in the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, one fan says she can see the field already. Tracey Post Banowetz took to Facebook with a little sign she got to remind her of the black and gold football... more »
  • Report: Former area athlete killed in botched armed robbery

    December 13, 2017 7:33 AM

    NEW ORLEANS - A former Gonzales high school wrestler was shot to death on Dec. 4 allegedly while participating in a botched armed robbery, according to the New Orleans Police Department. A report from the New Orleans Advocate says that Taibe Coleman, 22, was killed in the 4900 block... more »
  • Dog rescued after swimming a mile into lake

    October 30, 2017 5:38 PM

    NEW ORLEANS - The Coast Guard made an unusual rescue from Lake Pontchartrain Monday afternoon: a dog. A boatcrew was dispatched from a nearby Coast Guard station after a boater noticed the dog swimming in the lake about a mile from shore near UNO. The boater couldn't recover the... more »
  • Nicholson Drive bridge closed for emergency repairs Play Video

    July 10, 2017 4:59 PM

    BATON ROUGE - The Department of Transportation and Development made an emergency bridge closure on Nicholson Drive Monday night. The bridge, located between Dean Lee Drive and Brightside Drive, was closed around Monday as crews make emergency repairs. The bridge is scheduled to be replaced in early 2018,... more »
  • Parts of I-10 east to close for first weekend of June

    May 23, 2017 11:02 AM

    SORRENTO – Both eastbound lanes on I-10 will be closed for the first weekend of June. According to DOTD, the closure will start Friday, June 2 at 9 p.m. and will last until 5 a.m. Monday, June 5 where I-10 intersects with Airline Highway. The closure is needed to... more »
  • Coast Guard, multiple agencies locate missing hunter

    March 6, 2017 11:20 PM

    NEW ORLEANS - The Coast Guard concluded a search for a missing hunter after he was found near the Atchafalaya River Basin. The man was located around 7 p.m. Monday evening, according to the Coast Guard. He was then transported to emergency medical services by the St. Mary's Parish... more »
  • Bond tripled for drunk driver in Endymion crash

    March 1, 2017 2:25 PM

    NEW ORLEANS – The bond has tripled for a 25-year-old man who drove into a crowd of people at the Endymion parade in New Orleans. According to a report from WWL , Neilson Rizzuto's bond has been raised from $125,000 to $420,000 following 22 additional charges filed against him.... more »
  • Uber unveils Mardi Gras plan called 'The Box'

    February 15, 2017 4:37 PM

    NEW ORLEANS – Uber unveiled its new plans for Mardi Gras weekend, and it’s called “The Box.” The company says that road closures will make it difficult for its drivers to cross St. Charles Ave. “The Box” is the area designated between St. Charles Ave to the Mississippi River... more »
  • WATCH: Gov. Edwards travels to N.O. to tour damage, gives updates following severe weather

    February 7, 2017 3:30 PM

    WATCH: Tour of tornado damage NEW ORLEANS – Governor John Bel Edwards traveled to New Orleans to tour tornado damaged areas following Tuesday's severe weather that impacted several parishes throughout Southeast Louisiana. Edwards held a press conference with New Orleans elected officials to provide an update. Edwards... more »
  • Gov. Edwards and First Lady to participate in "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin Eve"

    December 30, 2016 2:04 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Governor John Bel Edwards and First Lady Donna Edwards will participate in "Dick Clark's New Year's Rockin Eve with Ryan Seacrest 2017" from New Orleans. The governor and first lady will discuss Louisiana's culture and the resiliency of the people of the state during the celebration.... more »
  • New Orleans to hold Top Taco festival next year

    November 17, 2016 6:05 PM

    NEW ORLEANS – Adding to its list of festivals, New Orleans will soon hold its first Top Taco festival next year. New Orleans will celebrate with tacos, tequila and all things taco-related when the festival kicks off on Mar. 23. The festival first started in Denver in 2013... more »
  • Lane closure on I-10 east on Bonnet Carre' Spillway this weekend

    November 17, 2016 4:36 PM

    ST CHARLES PARISH – Drivers planning on taking I-10 eastbound to New Orleans this weekend should expect delays. DOTD announced Thursday that the right eastbound lane of I-10 will be closed on the Bonnet Carre’ Spillway this weekend for a bridge inspection. The closures will last from 6 a.m.... more »
  • Woman's body found in park lagoon in New Orleans

    October 10, 2016 11:28 AM

    NEW ORLEANS – The body of an unidentified woman has been found in a lagoon at Audubon Park in New Orleans. The New Orleans Police Department discovered the body on Monday morning around 9:30 a.m. and are on the scene. A WWL crew , a sister station of... more »
  • Pikachu statue erected in New Orleans park

    August 1, 2016 12:19 PM

    NEW ORLEANS – A Pikachu statue mysteriously appeared in a fountain in the Lower Garden District of New Orleans. The statue comes in the midst of the Pokemon Go game craze in the past few weeks. The statue was erected sometime Sunday morning and was made to look like... more »
  • Oprah Winfrey added to list of speakers at Essence Festival in New Orleans

    June 30, 2016 1:18 PM

    BATON ROUGE – Oprah Winfrey has been added to the list of speakers for the 2016 Essence Festival in New Orleans for the first time in the event's history. Winfrey is scheduled to speak at the Essence Empowerment Experience Stage at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center on Saturday at... more »
  • Beyonce adds New Orleans date to Formation tour

    May 5, 2016 11:45 AM

    NEW ORLEANS- Beyonce has added a stop to the New Orleans Superdome for her Formation World Tour. The concert will be held on Saturday, Sept. 24 at 7:30 p.m. BeyHive Presale starts May 5 at 10 a.m. until May 6 at 5 p.m. VIP Packages Presale starts May 5 at... more »
  • $1 million bond for suspect in ex-Saints death

    April 10, 2016 10:45 AM

    NEW ORLEANS - Former New Orleans Saints player Will Smith was shot and killed late Saturday after a traffic accident. An emailed statement from New Orleans city coroner Jeffrey C. Rouse said that Smith died "of multiple gunshot wounds" after a traffic accident on Camp Street. The former defensive end... more »
  • Big rig stuck in French Quarter

    January 27, 2016 5:06 PM

    NEW ORLEANS - Authorities were stuck dealing with an 18-wheeler which wedged itself into a tight corner in the French Quarter Wednesday afternoon. The truck's trailer was pinned against a balcony while the cab tried to turn from Barracks Street onto Burgundy Street, according to WWL-TV. 18-wheelers are... more »
  • Deputies on lookout for Loranger man missing since Tuesday

    January 21, 2016 3:12 PM

    LORANGER - Sheriff’s deputies in Tangipahoa Parish asked for the public’s assistance Thursday afternoon in locating a missing 48-year-old man from Loranger. Jack Bartley, Jr. has been missing since Jan. 19. The man was last seen driving a black Jeep Wrangler which was recovered near Bourbon Street in... more »
  • Name of civil rights activist spray-painted onto Confederate statue

    January 1, 2016 1:26 PM

    NEW ORLEANS - Graffiti was sprayed on the memorial to former Confederate President Jefferson Davis overnight in New Orleans. The words "Angela Davis" were sprayed on the base of the statue some time overnight on New Year's Eve, according to WWL-TV . Davis is a civil rights activist who... more »
  • New Orleans Aquarium shows off fluffy new penguin chick

    November 5, 2015 12:46 PM

    NEW ORLEANS - The Audubon Aquarium of the Americas in New Orleans is showing off new pictures and a video of a black-footed penguin chick that hatched at the aquarium in August. The new chick, weighing in at just about two ounces, is the second offspring of penguin pair... more »
  • Laptop with children's information stolen from LSU Health professor

    September 15, 2015 4:19 PM

    NEW ORLEANS - LSU officials said Tuesday that a laptop with 5,000 children's personal health information on it was stolen this past July from a professor at the New Orleans School of Medicine. LSU Health Science Center New Orleans said the laptop was taken from a car belonging to... more »
  • Running of the Santas to host event in Baton Rouge

    September 14, 2015 5:05 PM

    BATON ROUGE – “Running of the Santas,” which bills itself as the largest Christmas event in the country, announced plans to host an inaugural event in Baton Rouge on Saturday, December 5. “Running of the Santas” will kick off at 2 p.m. on Saturday, December 5, from the “South... more »
  • Southern discusses effects of Katrina 10 years later

    August 25, 2015 5:59 PM

    BATON ROUGE - Around 500 Southern University students took part Tuesday in a symposium to discuss the effects Hurricane Katrina had on the law enforcement, demographics, economy and way of life in New Orleans. The hurricane struck the Gulf Coast nearly ten years ago, killing more than 1,000 people... more »

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