Former New Orleans City Councilwoman Jackie Clarkson was called the "best member'' of the political body in a piece featured Tuesday in The Hayride. Writer Mike
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Jackie Clarkson lauded for her service to New Orleans in 'The Hayride'
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TOPS restructuring bill dies in Louisiana House Education Committee
The House Education Committee once again showed reluctance to amend a popular scholarship program that allows thousands of students in Louisiana to attend college for free,
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Bill loosening gun laws for Louisiana lawmakers heads for final passage
State lawmakers would be exempt from many weapons restrictions imposed on the general public, under a bill nearing final legislative passage.
The House criminal justice committee
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Report: Revenue climbs at Pineville mental hospital after downsizing of Mandeville facility
The downsizing and conversion of a Mandeville psychiatric hospital from a state-run facility to a private enterprise has led to a huge influx of patients and
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Police report reveals new details in 2012 case involving Marshall Coulter
NEW ORLEANS, LA (WVUE) -
Legal troubles are mounting for the 15-year-old who was shot by a Marigny homeowner last year.
The NOPD booked Marshall Coulter with an aggravated burglary that happened in an apartment building in the 900 block of Frenchman back in June of 2012.
FOX 8 has now obtained the police report from that incident.
According to the report, the victims, who were roommates, left their home around 2:30 a.m. and returned about an hour later to find items moved around in a bedroom.
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Sheriff: Alleged Walmart robber tries to run over deputy
CHALMETTE, LA (WVUE) -
Detectives say a man tried to run over a deputy, after stealing from a Chalmette Walmart.
Titus White, 33, faces several charges, including attempted murder, hit and run, theft and drug possession.
The St. Bernard Parish Sheriff's Office says he stole a 55-inch television from the store Saturday night and tried to run over an off-duty deputy who was working the detail.
The deputy got out of the way, but was able to get the SUV's license plate before the suspect drove out of the parking lot.
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1 arrested, 1 at large in fatal shooting of 14-year-old
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One person was arrested and one remained at large Tuesday after a 14-year-old was shot and killed and his 15-year-old brother wounded.
New Orleans police are looking for 54-year-old Gregory Johnson after they said he opened fire on three teens at the corner of Josephine and Brainard streets Monday at about 7:30 p.m. Under arrest is 49-year-old Randy Pittman, was booked with three counts of accessory to attempted first-degree murder.
Miquial Jackson sustained a gunshot wound to the head and died at the hospital.
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Slain cabbie remembered as driver who would have helped anyone
Karen Swensen / Eyewitness News
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NEW ORLEANS – “Pay me what you can,” that’s what the family of slain Gretna cab driver Blake Helmer said he would often tell his fares, Tuesday he was laid to rest one week after he was murdered while on the job.
Friends and family said Helmer was a devoted driver and a real asset to the community.
“I couldn’t ask for a better husband,” said Monique Boudoin, Helmer’s ex-wife.
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Suspect arrested in fatal double shooting of teens; another sought
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NEW ORLEANS -- New Orleans police have arrested a 49-year-old man and are searching for the alleged gunman in connection with a double shooting Monday night that took a 14-year-old's life.
The shooting happened at about 7:30 p.m. near the intersection of Brainard and Josephine streets in Central City.
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Non-profit agencies thrilled with 'Give NOLA' Day donations
Bill Capo / Eyewitness News
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NEW ORLEANS -- At Cafe Reconcile, balloons trumpeted the agency as a recipient of funds from 'Give NOLA' Day.
About 80 young people between 16 and 22 years old are working in the restaurant, getting basic training in the skills needed for careers in the hospitality industry.
But more than that, they learn how to be successful people.
"Working well with others, accepting and following directions, but mainly giving them an opportunity to have a chance at life, to have a good job and support their families," Rudy Rayfield said, describing the program.
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Gay-pageant performer accused of injecting silicone faces negligent homicide
NEW ORLEANS, LA (WVUE) -
An arrest warrant was issued Tuesday for 33-year-old Armani Nicole Davenport, also known as Larry T. Bernard, for administering silicone injections that resulted in death.
Davenport is accused of injecting 25-year-old Breneisha Hall, also known as Brad Hall, who later died at the hospital in late 2013. Davenport faces one count of negligent homicide
Detectives tried to reach Davenport at his Baton Rouge home, but learned that he is living in Dallas.
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Bill to repeal La. 'Stand Your Ground' law shelved
NEW ORLEANS, LA (WVUE) - People who want to see Louisiana's "Stand Your Ground" law repealed won't see state lawmakers take on the issue during the current legislative session.
State Rep. Wesley Bishop shelved his bill Tuesday.
It would have repealed a law that allows someone to shoot a person armed with a gun and claim self-defense, as long as the person claiming self-defense proves an effort was made to withdraw from the confrontation.
Rep. Bishop says he wants to take a closer look at how "Stand Your Ground" laws in other states have impacted shooting cases before he moves forward with his effort to repeal Louisiana's law.
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Actor John Goodman touts film festival and Hollywood South
NEW ORLEANS, LA (WVUE) -
Actor John Goodman is using his celebrity to help make this year's New Orleans Film Festival the biggest yet. October will mark the festival's 25th anniversary.
"I love being here, I love that we can support our arts and support our cinema," Goodman said.
Goodman calls himself a transplant. Many in the city call him a New Orleanian to the bone. Goodman has a home in New Orleans.
When asked if he was surprised that Hollywood movie makers have fallen in love with the city, Goodman replied, "No, because I started filming here in '85, I think.
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Teen, 14, dies after Central City shooting
Police continued to search Tuesday for the man suspected of fatally shooting one teenager and wounding another as he chased them on foot Monday night in Central City.
Miquial Jackson, 14, became New Orleans’ youngest homicide victim of the year when he died hours after he was rushed to a hospital in critical condition.
Investigators allege Gregory Johnson, 52, opened fire on Miquial and two other teenagers as they walked near Josephine and Brainard streets at about 7:30 p.m.
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Mayor has knee surgery day after inauguration
The day after taking the oath of office for his second term in office, Mayor Mitch Landrieu had knee surgery Tuesday morning, a spokeswoman for his office said.
“The mayor wrapped up inaugural events (Monday) night at around 9:30 p.m. (Tuesday) morning at 5:30 a.m., he had a routine procedure on his knee,” Garnesha Crawford said. “By 9 a.m., he was on the phone with staff giving orders.”
The outpatient procedure was an arthroscopic surgery on Landrieu’s left knee to repair a medial meniscus tear.
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St. Bernard Project needs your help in helping New Orleans
Bill Capo / Eyewitness News
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NEW ORLEANS -- Geraldine and Robert Starks' New Orleans East home is a construction site, and that is the best news for them.
It means they'll be coming home this August, ending nine years in limbo since Hurricane Katrina.
"Ohhh, I can't wait to get in my door, to feel safe," Geraldine said.
The St. Bernard Project is completing the repairs on their home, training a team of Americorps members in the skills needed to repair hurricane-damaged houses.
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Arrest warrant issued for woman in silicone injection case
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NEW ORLEANS -- New Orleans police have now obtained an arrest warrant for a transgendered woman in a deadly black market silicone injection case.
Armani Davenport, 33, also known as Larry Bernard, is accused of administering the injections to Breneisha Hall, who later died.
Davenport is believed to live in Dallas but travels the southeast gay pageantry circuit.
Davenport is wanted for negligent homicide.
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DuBos: La. doesn't need more procrastination from Jindal on budget woes
Gov. Bobby Jindal continues to face criticism for his failed hospital-financing plan, even from Republicans. That’s the topic of this week’s Commentary by Eyewitness News Political Analyst and Gambit columnist Clancy DuBos.
Clancy DuBos / Eyewitness Political Analyst
NEW ORLEANS -- They say procrastination is the thief of time. There’s no better example of that kind of thievery than Gov. Bobby Jindal’s refusal to face fiscal reality.
As a candidate, Jindal promised not to use one-time money to pay for recurring expenses.
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Report: Climate change a present danger to La.
Paul Murphy / Eyewitness News
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NEW ORLEANS -- The vast low-lying coastline of Louisiana is extremely vulnerable to the effects of climate change.
That's the conclusion of a new federal scientific report that predicts global warming could lead to wetland loss, more rapid coastal erosion and more frequent hurricanes.
Dr. John Lopez from the Lake Pontchartrain Basin Foundation said the worst concern here is sea level rise, potentially up to an inch a year.
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Louisiana loses appeal in Medicaid overpayment case
Louisiana's latest attempt to avoid repaying hundreds of millions of dollars in Medicaid overpayments dating back to the mid-1990s has been rejected by a federal appeals
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