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Very cold Tuesday and Wednesday morning
2+ hour, 1+ min ago (120+ words) A strong cold front will bring artic air into southeast Louisiana A strong cold front will move through Monday morning to give us our next big cool down. Behind the front, high temperatures will fall to the low 60s on Monday…...
Layoffs have begun at City Hall as New Orleans navigates a budget crisis
6+ hour, 21+ min ago (100+ words) Layoffs have begun at City Hall as New Orleans navigates a budget crisis'WDSU Layoffs have begun at City Hall as New Orleans navigates a budget crisis. Earlier this month, about a dozen unclassified employees were notified that they would not…...
Carnival throws face price hike due to tariffs
10+ hour, 14+ min ago (245+ words) Bridge City's Mardi Gras Bead Factory is raising prices 510% after a 30% cost spike tied to tariffs on imports from China. As the holiday season ends, preparations for Carnival are ramping up, with many stores potentially facing higher costs for throws…...
Kwanzaa celebrations kick off in New Orleans with weekslong events
16+ hour, 11+ min ago (362+ words) The start of Kwanzaa's seven-day celebration is underway in New Orleans, bringing people together to reflect on unity, purpose and community. An event at Studio Be wrapped up Friday afternoon, where attendees gathered inside the art gallery to celebrate African…...
15-year-old girl shot in Algiers
16+ hour, 22+ min ago (92+ words) The teen was shot after an altercation with a group of people The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a shooting that injured a 15-year-old girl. It happened around 5:18 p.m. Friday in the 2000 block of Leboeuf Street. NOPD says the girl…...
Shoppers rush to store to snag holiday deals, make returns
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (210+ words) How long you have to return those unwanted holiday gifts The presents are all open, but that doesn't mean the holiday shopping season is over. Today, hundreds swarmed Lakeside Shopping Center. eager to make returns and take advantage of post-holiday…...
Dense Fog Advisory again Saturday
1+ day, 3+ hour ago (195+ words) Visibility may be reduced Saturday morning to less than a mile'WDSU Search location by ZIP code Dense Fog Advisory again Saturday A dense fog advisory is in effect again from 10 o'clock Friday evening until 10 AM Saturday, and visibility may be…...
Gas leak reported in the French Quarter
1+ day, 8+ hour ago (135+ words) Officials confirmed at gas leak near the intersection of St. Peter and Royal Streets Friday morning. A gas leak was reported Friday morning near a construction site in the French Quarter, according to officials. The leak occurred at St. Peter…...
Joan of Arc parade changes route; ceremonial events move from cathedral
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (182+ words) This year's parade will feature a new route due to construction in the French Quarter. The 18th annual Joan of Arc Parade will roll through the French Quarter on Jan. 6, 2026, marking Joan of Arc's 614th birthday with its largest procession yet, organizers…...
Recycle your tree to help with coastal restoration efforts
1+ day, 15+ hour ago (126+ words) Don't forget to remove ornaments and stands; no flocked, painted or artificial trees. Christmas trees will soon be collected for recycling across Southeast Louisiana to help restore wetlands. General guidelines for curbside pickup: Place trees curbside the evening of Jan....