Judge says accused child rapist competent
An Orleans Parish man accused of inviting three preadolescent boys to play video games at his home and raping them in 2012 is mentally competent to stand trial, an Orleans Parish judge ruled Tuesday....
View ArticleNew Orleans' two school systems approve landmark agreement
The Orleans Parish School Board and Recovery School District approved a major cooperative agreement Tuesday that supporters hailed as the start of sewing together the seams
View ArticleSaints’ Brees: Watching Sproles leave was tough
“I think a Darren Sproles only comes around once in your lifetime, in my career and in everybody’s career. There may be another one 15, 20 years from now. But there’s not many guys like Darren...
View ArticleRoemer disputes Jindal stance
In an unusual split, the president of Louisiana’s top school board took issue Tuesday with Gov. Bobby Jindal’s comments that he would not support a “one size fits all” test to quiz students on the...
View ArticleCarnival Catch
As they prepared to enjoy their second Carnival as New Orleanians, Josh Schwartz and Allison Zimmer set their sights on obtaining two of the season’s most coveted throws: a Zulu coconut and a Muses...
View ArticleNeighbors on edge after multiple rapes reported in French Quarter
Monica Hernandez / Eyewitness News Email: mhernandez@wwltv.com | Twitter: @mhernandezwwl NEW ORLEANS - In the heart of the French Quarter Tuesday evening, musicians performed on sidewalks and tourists...
View ArticleMassive international child porn ring broken up
Dennis Woltering / Eyewitness News Email: dwoltering@wwltv.com | Twitter: @dwoltering NEW ORLEANS -- A massive child pornography investigation has led to the arrest of dozens of accused predators...
View ArticleBlighted grocery site steps closer to Robert Fresh Market redevelopment
Tania Dall / Eyewitness News Email: tdall@wwltv.com | Twitter: @taniadall NEW ORLEANS -- A legal battle lasting almost a decade put the brakes on the redevelopment of the old Schwegmann grocery store...
View ArticleNumbers drawn for $400M Mega Millions jackpot
Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) -- Numbers have been drawn for the estimated $400 million Mega Millions lottery jackpot, but there was no immediate word on whether someone is holding a winning...
View ArticleWoman says she was assaulted inside club near Tulane
NEW ORLEANS, LA (WVUE) - New Orleans police are investigating the alleged sexual assault of a woman inside an Uptown club. The alleged incident happened Wednesday at about 3 a.m. in the 7100 block of...
View ArticleCannizzaro: Darren Sharper investigation is expanding
NEW ORLEANS, LA (WVUE) - While Darren Sharper hasn't been officially charged in New Orleans for the alleged aggravated rape of two women, District Attorney Leon Cannizzaro says the investigation into...
View ArticleJefferson Parish gets a blight czar
GRETNA, LA ( WVUE) - If you live in Jefferson Parish and park on your lawn or let your home become run down don't be surprised if you end up with a citation from the parish. The parish now has someone...
View ArticleJeb Bush: Follow through on Common Core standards
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) - Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush is urging state officials to stay the course on Common Core education standards despite what he called an "avalanche" of criticism from those who...
View ArticlePlan to demolish historic buildings quashed
The Historic District Landmarks Commission shot down a developer’s request Wednesday to tear down six Central Business District buildings to make room for a 21-story hotel tower, with one commission...
View ArticleSharper could be released Monday
Darren Sharper could be released as early as Monday on a bond he posted in Los Angeles, despite new sexual assault charges he faces in Arizona and allegations against him in New Orleans and elsewhere....
View ArticleOrdinance allows city to clean up blighted properties, charge owner
Jaclyn Kelley / Eyewitness News Email: jkelley@wwltv.com | Twitter: @jkelleyWWL NEW ORLEANS -- A new ordinance is now in effect to help Orleans Parish residents fight blight and overgrown lots. The...
View ArticleDevotion on display at local St. Joseph altars
Gallery See all 8 photos » Dominic Massa / Eyewitness News Email: dmassa@wwltv.com | Twitter: @DMassaWWL GRETNA, La. -- The minute you walk into the old school gym next to St. Joseph Church in Gretna,...
View ArticleFormer homeless camp residents celebrating new lives
Bill Capo / Eyewitness News Email: bcapo@wwltv.com | Twitter: @billcapo NEW ORLEANS -- Just ask Julie Fant about her home and see her smile. "Ohhh, I love it! I love it!" she cried. "We couldn't have,...
View ArticleFormer NBA player Sam Lacey dies at 66
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) -- Sam Lacey, a former NBA All-Star center who spent most of his 13-year career with the Kansas City Kings, has died. He was 66. The Sacramento Kings, where the franchise...
View ArticleRecovery School District charters to have new special education funding rules
Starting this fall, New Orleans' Recovery School District charters' budgets should better reflect the actual cost of serving children in special education. And schools will get
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