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Oil Spills Into Mississippi River After Vessels Collide

The Coast Guard said oil has spilled into the Mississippi River after two vessels collided about 2 a.m.

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 07:49:22 CST

Man Shot To Death While Driving SUV In 9th Ward

A 31-year-old man was killed after a shooting Thursday in the 9th Ward.

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:48:40 CST

Police Investigate Shootings Along Parade Route

Police investigate a shooting along the Uptown parade route.

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:21:02 CST

Thieves Targeting Package Deliveries In New Orleans Neighborhood

Police are searching for thieves who appear to be targeting merchandise delivered to the front porches of several Uptown homes.

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:21:52 CST

Autopsy: Missing Man Drowned

Lafourche Parish authorities say a 41-year-old Thibodaux man drowned after his pickup truck ran off the road and into a swamp.

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:24:35 CST

Get Parade Previews, Routes, Carnival News

Get the latest information on parades, routes and news by visiting WDSU's Carnival Central section on WDSU.com!

Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:09:34 CST

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It's carnival season! Share photos of your party regalia or from Mardi Gras' past. And while you're here, check out hundreds of great photos already shared by our u local community.

Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 08:03:40 CST

Judge Overrules Law Banning Sex Offenders From Facebook

A federal judge has thrown out a Louisiana law that bans certain sex offenders from Facebook and other social networking sites, calling it an unreasonable restriction on constitutionally protected speech.

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:58:22 CST

Police: Man Had Biggest Child Porn Collection In La.

Authorities say a St. Bernard Parish man has been arrested on charges of possessing child pornography on two computers involving 600 child sexual abuse images of very young boys and girls.

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:56:47 CST

Jindal Blasts Judge For Facebook Sex Offender Ruling

A federal judge has thrown out a Louisiana law that bans certain sex offenders from Facebook and other social networking sites.

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:37:19 CST

Man Shot Twice With Stun Gun, Dies

Ascension Parish Sheriff Jeff Wiley says a man dived through a window, fought deputies with a floor fan and died after being hit twice with stun guns.

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:21:39 CST

Officials Work On City's Black-On-Black Crime Problem

Violence in New Orleans has claimed 27 lives so far in 2012, and crime data indicate most of the slayings happened in one community.

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:31:50 CST

Search Under Way For Package Thieves

The search is on to find some thieves who police say stole hundreds of dollars worth of merchandise from several Uptown homes.

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:33:47 CST

Patricia Clarkson Leads All-Female Krewe

It is a New Orleans homecoming for muses' leading lady.

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:40:29 CST

Mardi Gras Ferry Hours Announced

The ferry schedule is announced for Mardi Gras weekend.

Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:29:50 CST