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St. Bernard Parish dock owner sues BP; claims oil giant owes for rent, utilities
A Delacroix dock owner is suing BP and one of its contractors, claiming the companies have not paid $376,000 for rent and utilities at the dock.
Report: Mariner Energy Platform Had Prior Violations
WDSU learns more about the Mariner Energy platform's past problems.
NFL Kickoff Parade To Be Packed With Local Flavor
Local chefs will ride on floats with some familiar themes as part of the NFL Kickoff 2010 celebration in New Orleans next Thursday.
LDWF Issues Advisory For Teal Hunters
Teal season opens Sept.11, and thousands of hunters will make their first waterfowl hunts in the coastal marshes since last winter, Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries officials said on Friday.
Mariner Energy: No Sign Of Leaking Oil
The owner of a petroleum production platform that burned in the Gulf of Mexico says the company has found no sign of leaking oil.
Win Seat From Superdome Signed By Drew Brees
Own piece of history: An authentic seat from the Superdome signed by Drew Brees. WDSU will give away one of a very limited number of black seats signed in gold pen after the kickoff of the Saints' home opener against the Minnesota Vikings on Sept. 9.
Police: 'No Refusal' Of Breathalyzer This Weekend
Louisiana State Police will be on high alert this Labor Day weekend for drivers who are impaired or reckless on the roads. State troopers will be cracking down on drunken driving as part of their "no refusal weekend."
Failed Blowout Preventer Removed From Well
BP PLC said the blowout preventer that failed to stop oil from spewing into the Gulf of Mexico was removed from the company's well on Friday afternoon.
What Now For Gulf? Fire Complicates Drill Debate
What now for the Gulf?
LSU Tops 12 Tailgating Spots In College Football
It's not just a game in college football, it's a daylong party.
Tractor-Trailer Crushed Under I-10 Overpass
A tractor-trailer gets stuck under the Interstate 10 overpass at the Bonnabel exit and the cargo area collapses.
2 Shot At Baton Rouge Hospital Early Friday
Baton Rouge police said a gunman went into a hospital room where his estranged wife was visiting her 17-year-old son and shot the woman and her boyfriend, critically injuring the boyfriend.
New Orleans Launches Gay Tourism Guide
There's now an official gay and lesbian destination guide for New Orleans.
Latest Gulf Oil Rig Problem Differs From BP Spill
Unlike the blast that led to the massive BP spill, the latest oil platform fire in the Gulf of Mexico killed no one and sent no crude gushing into the water.
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St. Bernard center fights eviction
The Community Center of St. Bernard is asking a judge to block its eviction from an Arabi building.
Brees, Johnson Watch As Titans Down Saints
Alvin Pearman's 5-yard touchdown with 3:18 left helps the Tennessee Titans beat the New Orleans Saints 27-24 in the preseason finale where both teams thought of safety first for their key stars.
Earl Weakens But Still Powerful As It Smacks NC
The last ferry left for the mainland and coastal residents hunkered down at home as Hurricane Earl closed in with 105 mph winds Thursday on North Carolina's dangerously exposed Outer Banks, the first and perhaps most destructive stop on the storm's projected journey up the Eastern Seaboard.
Leaders Question Moratorium After Mariner Explosion
Louisiana leaders still maintain that a moratorium on offshore, deepwater drilling needs to end sooner, but Thursday's explosion fuels the fire of those who disagree.
New Orleans Mission To Temporarily Close Doors
One of the largest shelters for New Orleans' homeless population will close its doors next week due to a lack of funds.
