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Historic Chalmette Restaurant Catches Fire

Fire crews race to save a historic Chalmette restaurant that caught fire Sunday.

Published: Sun, 12 Feb 2012 13:34:32 CST

NOPD Investigates Fatal Curran Blvd. Shooting

New Orleans police investigate a shooting death at a Curran Boulevard apartment building.

Published: Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:32:56 CST

1 Killed, 1 Hurt After Falling Asleep On Train Tracks

One man is killed and another man is injured by a train after they fell asleep on the train tracks north of Pearl River, police say.

Published: Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:54:13 CST

New Orleans Canine Royalty Of Barkus Feted

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

Let's Roll! Track 10 Carnival Parades This Weekend With WDSU

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

Check Out Great Mardi Gras Photos On u local

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

Catholic Bishops Denounce Contraception Compromise

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops denounced President Barack Obama's compromise over whether to require religiously affiliated institutions to provide contraception to female employees, saying the proposal raises "serious moral concerns," ...   

Published: Sat, 11 Feb 2012 08:03:11 CST

Justice Dept. OKs New Orleans Council Redistricting Map

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

Police Arrest Teen Carrying Gun On Parade Route

A teen is arrested after police patrolling the parade route in uptown New Orleans say he was carrying a stolen gun.

Published: Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:36:02 CST

Popular Miss. BBQ Spot Destroyed By Fire

Fire has destroyed a popular restaurant in Ocean Springs, Miss.

Published: Sun, 12 Feb 2012 12:17:18 CST

FBI Agents Arrest Man In Regions Bank Robbery

According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, agents arrest a man who they say was involved in the Dec. 23 Regions Bank robbery in Mandeville.

Published: Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:21:33 CST

Man Sought In 1996 Fatal Shooting Case

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

Weather Doesn't Hamper Family Gras Festivities

The sights and sounds of Mardi Gras have arrived.

Published: Sat, 11 Feb 2012 00:02:36 CST

Teens Accused Of Damaging Streetlights

Authorities arrest two teens accused of damaging at least 40 streetlights in St. Bernard Parish.

Published: Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:56:39 CST

Report: Nagin Focus Of Grand Jury Investigation

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