Prosecution rests ex-Orleans mayor's bribery trial
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View ArticleEnding six-month standoff, Jefferson Parish Council ratifies ethics officer
The Jefferson Parish Council approved Parish President John Young's appointment of Christine Thomas to the post of compliance and ethics officer Wednesday, filling a position that had been vacant for...
View ArticleSt. Charles Parish Hospital's credit rating downgraded by Moody's Investors...
Moody's Investors Service, one of the country's big three corporate credit rating agencies, has downgraded St. Charles Parish Hospital's credit rating. Among its findings, Moody's cited the hospital's...
View ArticleIn Ray Nagin trial, federal prosecutors lay out a money laundering scheme
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View ArticleAffordable Healthcare Act info session, sign-up Thursday at Reserve library
The Democratic Parish Executive Committee of St. John the Baptist Parish is hosting an Affordable Care Act informational session and sign-up event on Thursday, Feb. 6. State Rep. Randal Gaines, along...
View ArticleGov. Jindal looking at tweaks to teacher tenure law
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) - Gov. Bobby Jindal is signaling he's willing to make changes to his 2012 law that made it tougher for teachers to reach the job protection status of tenure.
View ArticleProsecution rests in ex-Orleans mayor's bribery trial
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View ArticleWould-be developer of Old Jefferson subdivision sues Parish Council over...
A developer seeking to build 15 houses on 2½ acres in Old Jefferson has filed a lawsuit because the Jefferson Parish Parish Council denied its request. Investment Holdings LLC had applied to divide...
View ArticleBusiness blocks Jefferson Parish Councilman Chris Roberts' effort to block...
Jefferson Parish CouncilmanChris Roberts wants to ban new health clinics for what could stretch into the next 18 months. Business representatives talked him out of it Wednesday, at least for two weeks.
View ArticleBobby Jindal looking at tweaks to teacher tenure law
Gov. Bobby Jindal signaled Wednesday that he's willing to make changes to his 2012 law that made it tougher for teachers to reach the job protection status of tenure. Jindal spokesman Kyle Plotkin...
View ArticleSen. Landrieu says President Obama commits to signing bill to delay flood...
WASHINGTON -- For about seven minutes Wednesday, Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., said she got President Barack Obama to engage on what she says are the unaffordable flood insurance premiums facing hundreds...
View ArticleLocal doctors applaud CVS decision on tobacco products
NEW ORLEANS, LA (WVUE) - Doctors at Ochsner see it all too often. "About 6,500 Louisianans die each year from smoking-related diseases, and I think, interestingly, 1,000 non-smokers in Louisiana will...
View ArticleAfter 20 years, wrongfully committed man sees freedom
Tania Dall / Eyewitness News Email: tdall@wwltv.com | Twitter: @taniadall NEW ORLEANS -- Hope and support from loved ones is what kept Jerome Morgan positive while behind bars in Angola.
View ArticleAlert customer saves employees from roof collapse at Wendy's
Ashley Rodrigue / Eyewitness News Email: arodrigue@wwltv.com | Twitter: @ashleyrwwl COVINGTON, La. -- At first glance, the hazard tape around the Wendy's restaurant on Park Place off of Hwy.
View ArticleAction Report: Collapsing house next door leaves neighbor in tears
Bill Capo / Eyewitness News Email: bcapo@wwltv.com | Twitter: @billcapo NEW ORLEANS -- Juliette Gendricks is so proud of her home, but can't enjoy it because the two-story structure next door is in...
View ArticleTwo WWII heroes who spent lives serving others turn 90
Bill Capo / Eyewitness News Email: bcapo@wwltv.com | Twitter: @billcapo NEW ORLEANS -- Donald Duffy turned 90 years old on Wednesday. His friend John Lehman turns 90 in September, and they were...
View ArticleCasinos where Louisiana politicians spent campaign money: List
Louisiana politicians and special interest groups spent more than $185,000 in campaign dollars at casinos and gaming establishments in three states from 2009 to 2012, records show. The expenses...
View ArticleSuspect named in cold-case murder of Bywater woman
NEW ORLEANS, LA (WVUE) - New Orleans police issued an arrest warrant Wednesday for a suspect wanted in connection with the 2008 stabbing death of Jessica Hawk. Joseph Brant, 44, who is currently...
View ArticleLakeside Mall prepares for expansion project
NEW ORLEANS, LA (WVUE) - You can expect big changes at Lakeside mall. The Metairie shopping center plans to unveil plans Thursday to expand the mall. The expansion will add at least 11,500 more square...
View ArticleWorld-class cooking school to take over LA Artworks building
NEW ORLEANS, LA (WVUE) - The New Orleans Culinary and Hospitality Institute looks forward to moving into an elaborate art studio on Lee Circle. The Louisiana Artists Guild announced Wednesday the...
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