From meals to Tiger Stadium suite, some Louisiana politicians tapped PAC...
Most Louisiana elected officials would feel fortunate to have enough money in their campaign accounts to cover $100,000 in annual expenses. But for Senate President John
View ArticleDavid Vitter Super PAC: Read the lawsuit challenging Louisiana's contribution...
A Super PAC set up to support U.S. Sen. David Vitter and his 2015 gubernatorial run is asking a federal court to rule Louisiana's cap on
View ArticleCynthia Hedge-Morrell's camp responds after complaints filed against her
NEW ORLEANS, LA (WVUE) – The Cynthia Hedge-Morrell camp responded Tuesday after her opponent in the race for an at-large seat filed formal complaints against her. Jason Williams says Hedge-Morrell...
View ArticleLee Zurik Investigation: Senate pres. spends $253K on Saints, Tigers
NEW ORLEANS, LA (WVUE) - S.N.D.V. - it's an abbreviation that LSU football fans know well. It stands for "Saturday night in Death Valley," the latter reference a nickname for Tiger Stadium in Baton...
View ArticleHeart of Louisiana: Louisiana Maneuvers
PINEVILLE, LA (WVUE) - Before the United States declared war and joined the battles of World War II, the state of Louisiana was hosting a massive war game. The Army's practice field stretched from one...
View ArticleArizona police report alleges more rape, druggings by Darren Sharper
Related:Trail of documents allege double life led by Darren Sharperadd to reading list Tania Dall / Eyewitness News Email: tdall@wwltv.com | Twitter: @taniadall Former New Orleans Saints player Darren...
View ArticleJohn Alario used PAC money, 6 credit cards to spend $705,000; other PACs also...
Most Louisiana elected officials would feel fortunate to have enough money in their campaign accounts to cover $100,000 in annual expenses. But for Senate President John
View ArticleInspector General uncovers questionable spending at local pension board
New Orleans, LA (WVUE) A new Inspector General report backs up FOX 8's "Playing with Fire" findings which uncovered questionable purchases, on public credit cards, by a local pension board. City...
View ArticlePolice recover championship rings stolen from legendary LSU coach
BATON ROUGE, LA (WVUE) - It was an attempt to rip off precious keepsakes earned over the course of an illustrious career. Baton Rouge Police say three teenagers broke into legendary LSU baseball coach...
View ArticlePelicans seek to finish second-half strong
Coming off a one-week All-Star break rest, the New Orleans Pelicans have plenty incentive to burst from the gate with a victory against the New York Knicks on Wednesday night at Smoothie King Center....
View ArticleSpeculation about Pelicans’ trades bubbles
As Thursday’s NBA trading deadline fast approaches, Pelicans players names continue to surface. Interestingly, speculation concerning guard Eric Gordon has died down. However, guard/forward Tyreke...
View ArticleMany experts say Saints should draft offensive lineman
Two days before the scouting combine in Indianapolis kicked off in earnest, NFL Media’s Mike Mayock said the Saints should select an offensive lineman with the 27th overall pick of the upcoming draft....
View ArticleSharper bail order details similarities in accusations
NEW ORLEANS, LA (WVUE) - In an attempt to get a Los Angeles judge to increase Darren Sharper's bond, prosecutors laid out their case in a bail order that included statements from the lead detective in...
View ArticleMan's body found in Lakeview canal
NEW ORLEANS, LA (WVUE) - Police reported Friday that a body had been discovered in a Lakeview canal. It is not yet known if they body is that of a man or a woman. The discovery was made at Marconi and...
View ArticleFederal judge tosses subpoenas
A federal judge Friday threw out subpoenas delivered to two writers for The New Orleans Advocate this month by a defense attorney seeking notes from a 2012 meeting between the reporters and two FBI...
View ArticleCrime commission presents awards
The Metropolitan Crime Commission this week recognized several individuals and organizations during its annual awards luncheon. Excellence in Law Enforcement awards went to: FBI Special Agents George...
View ArticleCritics: City’s new property records system full of glitches
Richard Hammel began including a disclaimer this week in the property title reports he prepares for clients in Orleans Parish. It says the abstractor should not be held responsible for reports that...
View ArticleWork to restore Professor Longhair's home celebrated with dedication ceremony
Related:Tipitina's looks to keep dream of Fess alive by restoring historic homeadd to reading listGroup works to restore Professor Longhair houseadd to reading list WWLTV.com NEW ORLEANS -- The legacy...
View ArticleActor and 'Iron Lady' team up to help young people
Bill Capo / Eyewitness News Email: bcapo@wwltv.com | Twitter: @billcapo NEW ORLEANS -- It sounds like an action movie: Star teams with Iron Lady to change the lives of inner city youth. Actor Ameer...
View ArticleSenate candidate Rob Maness compared to Ted Cruz
A recent Yahoo! article compared Rob Maness, one of a handful of Republicans trying to unseat U.S. Sen. Mary Landrieu, to well-known conservative, U.S. Sen. Ted
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