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2nd Mariner Energy Platform Catches Fire In Gulf

For the second time in just over a week, a Gulf platform belonging to Mariner Energy has caught fire, Department of Homeland Security investigators said.

Published: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 11:19:13 CDT

Saints On 6: It's Game Day!

The wait is just about over, as the New Orleans Saints make their final preparations for the Minnesota Vikings. Coverage on WDSU begins at 3 p.m.

Published: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 10:49:03 CDT

Football Fever Sweeps NO As Saints, Vikings Meet

Tailgating began about sunrise around the Louisiana Superdome though the New Orleans Saints' season-opening NFL game with the Minnesota Vikings wasn't scheduled to start for more than 12 hours.

Published: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 09:51:20 CDT

City Shuts Down As Football Fans Descend On NOLA

Schools will release students early and New Orleans City Hall will shut down completely as the NFL hosts a concert and party in Jackson Square.

Published: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 00:14:10 CDT

Last Chance: Win Seat From Superdome Signed By Brees

Own a 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.

Published: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 08:44:31 CDT

McMain High School Supports Saints

School Banner: "Our Home, Our Team"

Published: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 17:24:13 CDT

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Share your Saints fan photos, videos on u local!

Published: Fri, 3 Sep 2010 08:02:34 CDT

Fake Sports Gear Seized In New Orleans

For some federal agents in New Orleans, the question as football season opens is not Who Dat, it's Where did dat come from?

Published: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 10:20:22 CDT

Historic Homes To Be Moved For VA Hospital

New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu says about 100 historic homes will be moved to make way for a new Veterans Affairs hospital in the city.

Published: Thu, 9 Sep 2010 08:14:06 CDT

Vikings-Saints 'Encore' Kicks Off NFL Season

The Saints' first Super Bowl title was so big in New Orleans that Mardi Gras, a revered local institution dating back well more than a century, became popularly known as, "Lombardi Gras."

Published: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 18:16:44 CDT

Tropical Storm Igor Forms In Atlantic

Tropical Storm Igor has formed in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Africa near the Cape Verde Islands and has top sustained winds near 40 mph.

Published: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 22:00:33 CDT

Thousands Attend Metro Area Job Fair

Thousands of jobseekers gather at the Astor Crowne Plaza on Canal Street for a free, three-hour job fair.

Published: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 20:53:09 CDT

First Debate Held For Senate Candidates

Louisiana candidates for U.S. Senate have made their first appearance at a political forum, a sign that the state campaign season is heating up.

Published: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 11:11:51 CDT

Link: BP Releases First Internal Report Into The Gulf Oil Spill

Published: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 06:44:16 CDT

Hearings Set For Whooping Crane Reintroduction

State and federal wildlife officials plan to hold two hearings this month about a plan to reintroduce whooping cranes in Louisiana.

Published: Wed, 8 Sep 2010 10:19:22 CDT

Saints Warn Fans About Bogus Tickets

The New Orleans Saints issue an advisory about the existence of counterfeit Saints tickets on the secondary market.

Published: Tue, 7 Sep 2010 19:36:17 CDT

Democrats Tout Health Care As Key Issue In Second District

A Maryland congressman who heads Democratic congressional campaign efforts says health care has become the defining issue in the race between incumbent U.S. Rep. Joseph Cao and challenger Cedric Richmond.

Published: Tue, 7 Sep 2010 23:36:01 CDT

Vikings Ready For Rematch With Saints

Even with only three healthy cornerbacks to throw at the Saints' wide-open, pass-first offense, the Minnesota Vikings defense says it's more than ready for the highly anticipated rematch on Thursday night.

Published: Tue, 7 Sep 2010 13:49:08 CDT