Plaquemines Parish continues to battle its saltwater intrusion, parish officials issued a release Thursday afternoon: “Plaquemines Parish is issuing a DRINKING WATER ADVISORY effective immediately for the Pointe a la Hache Water System (Phoenix to Bohemia area).”The Plaquemines Parish water systems are experiencing higher levels of sodium and chloride from a saltwater wedge that is…… MORE
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Tracking Potential Tropical Cyclone Sixteen
Potential Tropical Cyclone Sixteen is an area of low pressure 345 miles SE of Charleston, South Carolina, and 415 miles South of Cape Hatteras. Presently moving north at 8 mph. Potential Tropical Cyclone Sixteen is producing disorganized showers and storms. Max winds are still 35 mph. It is called Potential Tropical Cyclone because there is…… MORE
Four Orleans Justice Center staff left their assigned post after physical altercation
Supervisors at the Orleans Justice Center walked off their post Sept. 15 after several physical altercations involving eight detainees on Thursday and Friday. The Orleans Parish Sheriff’s office said the altercation started around 2:35 p.m. that Thursday. Detainees were separated by the staff, and a weapon was confiscated. Around 8:10 p.m., detainees were seen starting…… MORE
Houma police arrested suspect in hit-and-run death
The Houma Police Department arrested a suspect in a hit-and-run that resulted in a death Wednesday. Jared Coates, 29, was identified and arrested for the hit-and-run that resulted in the death of Axel Ulloa, 23, Police say Ulloa attempted to cross the street when he was hit by a light-colored truck traveling south on Grand…… MORE
Hot Seat: Bourgeois & Liljeberg square off on Metairie issues, Haynes school site and crime
Tow GOP candidates are vying to become the next Jefferson Parish Councilmember for District 5.That includes, Bucktown, parts of Metairie & Old Metairie.Former JP School Board Member Melinda Bourgeois and former judge Hans Liljeberg are running.READ MORE:Hot Seat: Bourgeois & Liljeberg square off on Metairie issues, Haynes school site and crimeCHECK OUT WDSU:Get all the…… MORE
Baby of the Day for September 21, 2023
Here’s the Baby of the Day for September 21, 2023.READ MORE:Baby of the Day for September 21, 2023CHECK OUT WDSU:Get all the New Orleans news you need. With the latest New Orleans weather, sports and stories from around the state, WDSU is your news leader.… MORE
No. 12 LSU matchup with Arkansas features versatile QBs
Arkansas at No. 12 LSU, Saturday, 7 p.m. ET (ESPN)Line: LSU by 17 1/2, according to FanDuel SportsbookSeries record: LSU leads 43—23-2.LSU is trying to climb back toward the top 10 in the AP Top 25 and remain unbeaten in conference play as it defends its 2022 SEC West crown. Arkansas aims to open its…… MORE
Weather Picture of the Day for September 21, 2023
Here’s Margaret’s Weather Picture of the Day.READ MORE:Weather Picture of the Day for September 21, 2023CHECK OUT WDSU:Get all the New Orleans news you need. With the latest New Orleans weather, sports and stories from around the state, WDSU is your news leader.… MORE
Saltwater toe near Jesuit Bend
Fall is almost here! Finally.Fall arrives Saturday, September 23, 2023 at 1:50 AM.It can’t come soon enough! Summer 2023 is brutal.June 2023 was the 2nd hottest on record with an average monthly temperature of 84.8 degrees. That’s 2.4 degrees above average.July tied for the hottest on record. The average monthly temperature is 86.7 degrees. That’s…… MORE
NOPD investigating a shooting in South Seventh Ward
The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a shooting in South Seventh Ward. NOPD was notified around 12:33 p.m. Thursday about the shooting in the 1800 block of Henriette Delille Street.Initial reports show an adult male with a gunshot wound. EMS is on the scene, treating him. An adult male has been detained on the…… MORE
