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Fired Jail Employee Under Investigation
A jailhouse employee is fired in New Orleans amid allegations she made it easier for people to get out of jail.
Lawmakers Seek To Halt Red Light Camera Use
Lawmakers hope to put the brakes on red light cameras in Louisiana amid questions about whether the cameras are safe.
St. Tammany Parish Jail Inspected After Escape
Security experts wrapped up their on-site inspection of the St. Tammany Parish Jail Wednesday.
Ex-Cop Sued For Home Invasion, Sexual Battery
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.
SWAT Team Helps In Search For Shooting Suspect
Members of the New Orleans SWAT team are helping police search for a shooting suspect.
Despite Withdrawal, Congemi Remains On Kenner Ballot
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.
New Orleans Could Become Digital Hub Of U.S. With Google's Help
cities across America are competing hard for Google's new fiber optic network that promises to be 100 times faster than current Internet connections.
Census Workers Making House Calls In La., Miss.
Census workers have started their door-to-door efforts in Louisiana and Mississippi, encouraging residents to fill out and send in their forms.
Armed Robbery Turns Into High-Speed Chase In Houma, Police Say
Terrebonne Parish sheriff's deputies responded to an armed robbery call early Wednesday morning that led them on a chase through Terrebonne Parish.
Free tax return help offered in St. Bernard Parish
Free tax return preparation help will be provided for St. Bernard Parish residents at the Community Center of St.
Agents Find Drugs, Guns At Hammond Hotel
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.
Commission Approves Increase In Towing Rates
Drivers who discover their vehicles have been towed away will be paying more to get them back.
Council Seeks Public Input On Master Plan
The New Orleans City Council plans to hold several community meetings to engage citizens and encourage public input on the city?s master plan.
Former Opelousas HS Teacher Accused Of Child Porn
A federal grand jury accuses a former and Opelousas High School teacher with getting a minor to engage in sex acts to produce pornography.
Submit Your Questions For Candidates
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
Firefighters Tackle Early Morning Blaze
Firefighters responded to a 2-alarm fire early Wednesday morning that grew to a 3-alarm fire shortly after the initial call.
Mayor Nagin's Push For Long-Term Contracts Draws Criticism
The mayor is coming under criticism for trying to push through some long-term contracts before he leaves office.
Source: Peja Out At Least Two Weeks
New Orleans Hornets forward Peja Stojakovic will miss at least two weeks with a lower abdominal strain, a source told WDSU Wednesday.
Loyola To Offer Minor In New Orleans Studies
Starting this fall, students at Loyola University in New Orleans will be able to minor in the study of New Orleans.
