Top New Orleans Area Local News Stories
Source: WDSU.com - Local News
New Orleans police are urging residents and visitors alike to follow certain guidelines to stay safe and parking ticket-free during Carnival season.
Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 11:30:12 CST
The first of two big Carnival weekends is here. Track 10 different parades with the free WDSU Parade Tracker, available now for iPhone and Android phones.
Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 10:15:50 CST
It's carnival season! Share photos of your party regalia or from Mardi Gras' past. And while you're here, check out hundreds of great photos already shared by our u local community.
Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 08:14:42 CST
Five people are dead following a head-on collision on Interstate 10 near the Belle Terre exit.
Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:34:09 CST
A redistricting plan for the New Orleans City Council has won approval from the U.S. Justice Department.
Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 09:16:55 CST
An officer who resigned last week was promoted to sergeant just days after his promotion was announced.
Published: Thu, 9 Feb 2012 18:59:58 CST
Police are seeking the public's help in finding a man in connection with a fatal shooting in 1996.
Published: Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:00:03 CST
The sights and sounds of Mardi Gras have arrived.
Published: Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:02:36 CST
Authorities arrest two teens accused of damaging at least 40 streetlights in St. Bernard Parish.
Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:56:39 CST
Published reports say former New Orleans Mayor Ray Nagin is the target of a grand jury investigation.
Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:45:25 CST
Authorities are seeking the public's help in looking for a man in a hotel rape investigation.
Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 16:33:30 CST
The queen, a bit overweight, was not happy being asked to park herself in a small chair, and she totally disdained requests to pose for pictures.
Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 13:30:11 CST
Authorities advise drivers of upcoming work schedules for interstate highway and major road projects throughout Louisiana for the Mardi Gras holiday.
Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:18:14 CST