Top New Orleans Area Local News Stories
Source: WDSU.com - Local News
New Orleans' inspector general files a scathing report about the city's sanitation department over garbage contracts.
Published: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 19:20:36 CST
The 55th Annual New Orleans Home and Garden Show kicks off at the Louisiana Superdome.
Published: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 12:18:34 CST
Voters choosing to cast their ballots early can do so starting Saturday at locations across southeast Louisiana.
Published: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 18:39:43 CST
A former Orleans Parish District Attorney who pursued charges against officers involved in the Danziger Bridge shooting told WDSU Friday he is not surprised by recent revelations pointing to a widespread cover-up.
Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:31:19 CST
There's a new wrinkle in the battle over a Mississippi prom, as a New Orleans hotel owner said he would host his own dance for students after school officials canceled the event.
Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:54:42 CST
Are you wearing your green? Upload your St. Patrick's Day photos on u local!
Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 07:51:20 CST
People parking their cars in the Central Business District next week could see an increase in parking tickets.
Published: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 21:03:36 CST
The Louisiana Supreme Court has permanently disbarred former state film commissioner Mark Smith, who was sentenced to two years in prison for taking bribes to inflate tax credits for a movie producer.
Published: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 08:28:41 CST
Lafourche Parish deputies are looking for a man who has been missing for a week.
Published: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 12:28:48 CST
The New Orleans Police Department is asking for the public's help locating a 21-year-old man diagnosed with minor retardation who went missing Friday.
Published: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 01:31:01 CST
A Covington-based bank on Friday became the first Louisiana bank to fail in eight years, though regulators said customer assets are safe.
Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:29:04 CST
A 31-year-old defendant will not go to prison, even if he is convicted of murder. The reason: he was just 14 years old when the crime was committed.
Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:26:52 CST
Two candidates vying to be the next mayor of Kenner taped their first televised debate, while a former holder of the office made official his withdrawal from the race Friday.
Published: Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:12:39 CST