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The weather is looking great for the end of the weekend!
Two people were shot in the 7th Ward Saturday, the New Orleans Police Department said.
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Firefighters are battling a blaze at the Harbor Seafood and Oyster Bar Fisherman's Cove in Kenner.
Officials said the shooting occurred near Frenchmen and Abundance streets.
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The Archdiocese of New Orleans released a list of fish fry spots.
Temps will gradually climb through the weekend. Showers and storms return next week.
Lent has begun, and that means the return of fish and seafood Fridays.
The funeral services took place at Christ the King Catholic Church in Terrytown.
Hospital officials said the center will be available seven days a week.
Officials said the issues will last through the rest of the New Orleans Pelicans' season.
New Orleans Fire Department officials said the fire broke out Friday at a residence in the 2400 block of Deers Street.
Where to find creative drinks with all the flavor and none of the booze
In New Orleans, many folks are more likely to take an annual break from booze after Mardi Gras than during the month of January, while plenty beyond that need no specific season to seek a refreshing spirit-free cocktail. And though it may not fit the stereotype, plenty of New Orleans bars and restaurants offer superb alternatives to alcoholic drinks, ranging from the herbaceous and bitter to the sweet and tropical. Here are the best bars and restaurants around town that have gained a reputation for interesting, delicious booze-free beverages.
Did we miss your favorite spot to get a spirit-free cocktail? Leave a comment or let us know.
Contractors said damages to the field caused by the ATV could cost up to $8,000 to repair.
A major $31 million development is coming to the Lafitte Greenway in Treme.
The inaugural Krewe Du Pooch parade is set roll in Mandeville on Saturday, February 29th.
Kentrell Pharagood, 43, was arrested on suspicion of terrorizing.
A video of a woman with a disability at a Gulfport assisted living facility reportedly shows her being abused by a caregiver.
A 30-year-old Houma man is accused of sending sexual messages to a girl through an app, trying to attempt a meet-up between the two, police said.
Mississippi universities are taking extra precautions with the growing concern of the coronavirus.
Notre Dame Seminary was the latest target of vehicle burglaries in New Orleans.
WDSU Baby of the Day for February 28, 2020
Where Y'at magazine's entertainment picks for the weekend of February 28, 2020
"All angles of this is frustrating. It interfered with my education. It interfered with my daily life. I lost my job," Eric Fontonot said.
Krewe captains, mayor meet to discuss Mardi Gras changes
Temps will gradually climb through the weekend. Isolated strong storms will be possible next week.
The Jefferson Parish Council announced it unanimously approved an agreement for LCMC Health to acquire East Jefferson in Metairie.
It appears that a set date for a planned implosion of the Hard Rock site in New Orleans still remains in the air, Mayor LaToya Cantrell confirmed.
Police said the investigation at the school is ongoing, adding that detectives are looking into other allegations of inappropriate behavior "possibly involving other faculty members."
It's the sheriff's attempt to get meth off the streets in northwest Kansas with a funny twist.
Spike died this week from complications with cancer.
The high Pearl River is flooding shoulders and medians in parts of St. Tammany Parish.
Drive-thru ashes are becoming more popular for some people in the New Orleans area when Lent begins.
Sen. Patrick McMath introduced a bill to name a new I-12 bridge after former St. Tammany Parish President Pat Brister.
The donations came from the Churches of Christ Disaster Relief Headquarters in Nashville.
President Donald Trump said Wednesday that he believes the coronavirus risk to the American people is low, but he has created a task force to deal with the response.
A measure to grant funds to try to eradicate invasive rodents called nutria has passed the U.S. House.
A 66-year-old Alabama man has been sentenced to nearly 200 years in prison for sexually assaulting a young girl in Elmore County.
A man was shot and killed and a woman was critically wounded in what authorities said was a case of domestic violence near a Mardi Gras parade route in Alabama.
Attorney General Jeff Landry confirmed Wednesday that Louisiana is among the 39 states investigating the marketing and sales practices of e-cigarette maker Juul Labs.
Margaret's Weather Picture for February 27, 2020
WDSU Baby of the Day for February 27, 2020
Queen and King of Selene talk about how the all-female Krewe has grown over the years
Motorists are being diverted to South Airport Road.
Krewe of Selene has grown to hundreds of members over the years
Big show of support for the family of man struck and killed by float during Endymion
Mississippi River is at 16.5 feet and rising. It is forecast to crest at 16.9 feet Wednesday, March 4th. Right now there are 19 minor seepage points. Flood stage is 17 feet. The Levees protect the Metro to 20 feet and even higher in some places. The river is forecast to begin falling March 8th. The flow past the Metro is forecast to reach 1.25 million cubic feet per second. Since the River is forecast to fall, the Corps of Engineers is not considering opening the Spillway at this time.
The Pearl River at Bogalusa has crested and is falling. Now at 22.17 feet.
The Pearl River at Pearl River now 18.23 feet and is cresting. It is forecast to begin falling Saturday. Moderate flooding of River Gardens happens at this height, along with homes being threatened at Magnolia Forest. Access roads are also flooded, and it is difficult to see roads.
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The letters between the mayor and a Hard Rock executive were sent Jan. 31 and Feb. 11.
The Mississippi River is high again. Right now at 16.46 feet. Flood stage is 17 feet, but the Metro is protected up to 20 feet and even higher in a few places. The River is forecast to crest at 16.9 feet March 4th, and then begin to fall March 8th. There are 19 minor seepage points at this time. The Corps of Engineers looks at the flow of water past the Metro. It is forecast to get up to 1.25 million cubic feet per second. When the River reaches that speed, and the forecast is for the river to continue to rise, then the Spillway is opened. At this point, that is not the forecast. Will keep you posted.
Chilly weather forecast for the next couple of days with lows in the low 30s on the Northshore and mid 30s to near 40 South. A little warmer during the day Friday. Highs climb in to the low to mid 60s. Sunny Saturday with highs in the upper 60s, and even warmer Sunday with highs in the low to mid 70s.
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Among the backdrop of Mardi Gras crowds and celebration, couples have been using the parade route or getting some help from float riders for their engagements.
In this week's WDSU in the kitchen, Chef Marc gives us a recipe for some bite-size snacks that are perfect for any kind of entertaining.
Local leaders set to evaluate Mardi Gras in special meeting
Republican U.S. Rep. Ralph Abraham says he won't seek another term in Congress representing northeast Louisiana's 5th District.
New Orleans officials are holding the news conference to talk about how they are staying ahead of the virus as other health officials warn the public.
Assault rifles, handguns, ammunition, cocaine and marijuana were seized from a New Orleans East residence, where four men were arrested Monday, police said.
Ochsner Eat Fit founder and nutrition manager chats with us about the Alcohol Free for 40 Challenge and how we can get back on track with our healthy habits.
New Orleans chefs and restaurants received 14 nominations
Today, the James Beard Foundation announced its Restaurant and Chef Awards semifinalists for 2020, and New Orleans is represented with 14 nominations. in eight categories The final Restaurant and Chef Award nominees will be announced Wednesday, March 25.
Last year, after 14 New Orleans chefs and restaurants received nominations and five were named finalists, New Orleans wound end up represented in just one winning category — Willa Jean’s Kelly Field’s took home Outstanding Pastry chef.
Here’s the 2020 long list:
Best New Restaurant
The latest restaurant from Donald Link’s group, Gianna, is nominated. Gianna, which opened April 20, is led by talented young chef Rebecca Wilcomb, who helped design a menu based on the regional Italian cooking from her grandmother’s kitchen.
Outstanding Baker
Graison Gill, the local baker behind the beloved Bellegarde brand, is nominated in the Outstanding Baker category. Gill opened his first retail bakery in July.
Outstanding Chef
Donald Link of Herbsaint is nominated once again, a finalist six times in the past for this award, including in 2018. In 2010, Link’s cookbook, Real Cajun, won a James Beard Award and in 2007 he was named Best Chef: South.
Outstanding Hospitality
Brigtsen’s is nominated, a semi-finalist in the service category ten times before.
Outstanding Restaurateur
Once again, JoAnn Clevenger of Upperline is nominated. Clevenger was also nominated for this honor in 2019, 2018, 2017 and 2015.
Outstanding Wine Program
Bacchanal gets the nod in this category in 2020, same as in 2018 and 2019.
Rising Star of the Year
Ana Castro is once again the only local semifinalist for this award. Getting her start at Kristin Essig and Michael Stoltzfus’s Coquette, she know helps lead the kitchen at the six month old Thalia, a finalist for Best Restaurant in Eater NOLA’s annual awards.
Best Chefs: South
New Orleans has three exciting chefs nominated for the first time in the Best Chef: South, category, which recognizes chefs in Louisiana, Alabama, Arkansas, Mississippi, Florida, and Puerto Rico. Blake Aguillard and William “Trey” Smith, the team behind the Eater Award winning Restaurant of the Year Saint-Germain, and Hao Gong, the creative mind behind the sushi bar at Uptown’s LUVI.
Kristen Essig and Michael Stoltzfus of Coquette and the new Thalia were once again nominated, as in 2019 and 2018. For the second year in a row, Michael Gulotta of Maypop, Mason Hereford of Turkey and the Wolf, Isaac Toups of Toups’ Meatery, who was also a finalist for this award in 2016, were all nominated.
Disclosure: Some Vox Media staff members are part of the voting body for the James Beard Foundation Awards.
A Mississippi Department of Transportation employee had an eventful morning Monday.
Gov. John Bel Edwards on Wednesday called on a Louisiana judge to step down after she admitted to using racial slurs in angry text messages.
The American Queen Steamboat Co. said its fourth cruise boat has passed its second sea trial and will make its first cruise in April from New Orleans to Memphis.
Louisiana Superintendent of Education John White stressed that the data is used in education funding.
A Louisiana prison guard has been arrested for allegedly using excessive force on an inmate and lying about it.
A Mississippi man accused of killing his mother and father, then kidnapping his 9-month-old daughter, has been charged with two counts of murder.
An 86-year-old woman is celebrating after she won a new car by sinking a putt across the entire length of the basketball court at the University of Mississippi.
Flood victims in Jackson have this week to get any trash put out for the city to collect.
Cold air will filter in through the day, keeping temps nearly steady through the afternoon. Winds will create blustery conditions into sunset.
Police say alcohol is suspected to be a factor
Zulu royalty made their way past Gallier Hall downtown as early floats in Rex turned onto St. Charles Avenue from Napoleon.
The chopper provided plenty of stunning views as the parades rolled.
Lt. Gov. Billy Nungesser made his way to Metairie for Mardi Gras fun!
Margaret makes her annual voyage to Lee Circle, where she joins the crowds for all the Mardi Gras festivities.
The Purple Knights joined Zulu for the 2020 parade.
It's always a party on Bourbon Street, complete with locals and visitors in costume.
"He said he was going to shake the stick and make sure and twerk and do whatever he got to do."
One marcher said he got ready for the day starting at 2:30 a.m.
WDSU anchors Gina Swanson, Travers Mackel and Sula Kim and Christina Watkins unveil their Mardi Gras get-up: Team USA Olympians Simone Biles, Shaun White, Alex Morgan and Serena Williams.
It's not Mardi Gras without Pete Fountain's Half-Fast Walking Club, carrying on the legacy of their late, iconic founder!
The Jackson State University marching band showed off during the Zulu parade.
The WDSU team showed off their Mardi Gras 2020 costumes, and this year they put a special "Ain't dere no more" twist on them!
From New Orleans to Metairie and over in the Northshore, the WDSU News team is providing all-day live coverage of the festivities on Fat Tuesday.
Patchy to dense fog will be possible in spots this morning.
Overnight showers will give way to a foggy start to Mardi Gras across some areas. Temperatures will start out in the 50s, warming into the upper 60s.
Check out the king of Carnival make his toast ahead of Mardi Gras Day 2020!
Doesn't get better than a bird's eye view of the city during Lundi Gras!
Spanish Plaza was full of crowds ahead of the Rex arrival in New Orleans.
Crowds made their way Uptown for the Lundi Gras parades.
The 2020 courts of Zulu and Argus made their way to Kenner's Rivertown for their annual Carnival meeting.
It's always a party on Bourbon Street, and that's especially true during Mardi Gras.
According to Louisiana State Police, the crash was reported around 11:52 a.m. on Interstate 10 eastbound near Belle Terre Road.
Lundi Gras parades in New Orleans are rolling earlier than planned.
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You never know what you'll find in those New Orleans canals.
Check out the livestream to watch coverage from Woldenberg Park at the 27th annual Zulu Lundi Gras festival.
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Scattered showers will develop today as a cold front approaches.
Following the deaths of two parade goers, Krewe leaders and community members react to the city's ban on tandem floats
A rider in the Thoth parade fell from the lower level of a float during Sunday's parade.
Family members have identified the man struck and killed by a Mardi Gras float Saturday as 58-year-old Joe Sampson.
Family members identify victim as Joe Sampson
Cloudy but looks good today, rain tomorrow
For the second time in the same week, a person was killed when they were run over by a Mardi Gras float during a parade in New Orleans.
The weather continues to cooperate for weekend parades, but Mother Nature may not be so kind for Lundi Gras.
Tandem floats have now been canceled for Mardi Gras 2020 because of another deadly float-related accident in the same week in New Orleans.
The deadly accident happened the same week a woman was run over and killed Wednesday during the Krewe of Nyx parade Uptown.
Another person in a matter of three days was killed when they were run over by a Mardi Gras float during a parade in New Orleans.
NOLA Ready officials say one person was hit and killed by a parade float during the Endymion parade Saturday.
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Kenner police have arrested a woman in connection to the death of a pregnant woman and her unborn child.
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The 16 best cafes, po boy shops, and dinner destinations
At one point, New Orleans had the largest Irish population in the South and many of those immigrants settled in the area of New Orleans called the Irish Channel. Generally, the borders of the neighborhood are accepted to be Magazine Street to the north, Jackson Avenue to the east, the Mississippi River to the south, and Toledano Street or Louisiana Avenue to the west.
Today, the area is dotted with top-notch restaurants, bars, and coffee shops, from a fine-dining standout to an innovative breakfast joint to a classic po-boy destination. Here are Eater’s picks for where to dine in the Irish Channel.
Did we miss one of your favorite spots in the Irish Channel? Send an email.
It's no surprise, but the Uptown parade route filled with revelers Friday, hours before the first Mardi Gras floats began to roll.
They are rolled, baked, decorated and delivered around the metro and the country.
The float is fully equipped with state-of-the-art liftgates and secure wheelchair locking mechanisms.
Now Iris has become a premiere attraction, known for its reusable throws and signature sunglasses.
A federal appeals court is keeping a block on a Mississippi law that would ban most abortions as early as six weeks, when many women may not even know they are pregnant.
Louisiana can soon start spending $1.2 billion in federal cash to fortify communities against future flood risks.
An ABA-certified behavior analyst stops by to give some tips to parents with kids on the spectrum.
Police warn of tighter parking restrictions as city preps for super krewes
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Teen shot to death in New Orleans East
Gov. John Bel Edwards proposed a K-12 budget proposal that would include a direct $500 pay hike for public school teachers.
A man's body pulled from the Mississippi River near Donaldsonville has been identified.
A cyberattack on the city of New Orleans continues to have lingering aftereffects.
It's time for one of the most anticipated Mardi Gras events of the season.
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It’s much colder. Parts of the area will be under a Freeze Warning tonight. The Pearl River is climbing.
A cloudy, windy night, a sunny and breezy Friday
All three senior building inspectors approved work at the Hard Rock Hotel construction site prior to its Oct. 12 collapse.
A cloudy, cold and windy Thursday night
Geraldine 'Puggy' Carmouche struck by parade float
Here's a look at the parade route Uptown after all parades were canceled Thursday night.
New Orleans Police Department Superintendent Shaun Ferguson and Collin Arnold, director of New Orleans Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, made the announcement together.
A local financial expert dropped by the WDSU studios to talk about the financial impacts the coronavirus outbreak has had on the global economy.
Sandbag locations are self-service
Where to go for good food, music, and drinks off the beaten path
As a city known for its festive atmosphere, tourist destinations, and world-famous restaurants, New Orleanians seek those lesser-frequented hangouts for their daily life; the off-the-beaten-path spots also known as hidden gems that add flavor to the city. With amazing atmospheres, food, drinks, music, and patrons, these are the non-touristy, go-to spots to visit for a good time, when you’re not busy keeping up with New Orleans’s hot spots.
Did we miss your favorite hidden gem? Leave a comment or send an email.
Mardi Gras parades Thursday have been canceled due to weather conditions, New Orleans city officials announced.
The news conference is set to begin at 3 p.m.
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration Acting Administrator Uttam Dhillon visited Atlanta Thursday to announce the launch of Operation Crystal Shield.
An attorney for the Archdiocese of New Orleans is strongly defending the New Orleans Saints' public relations help in dealing with the clergy sex abuse crisis.
WDSU Medical Editor Dr. Corey Hebert talks about the new findings and more in the Midday Prescription.
Parents say death might have been prevented if bus driver had taken appropriate steps
A Northshore man is accused of sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl, officials said.
Louisiana State Police are investigating.
Margaret's Weather Picture for February 20, 2020
WDSU Baby of the Day for February 20, 2020
Thursday will wet, with showers tapering through evening. Much colder air is on the way.
Former JP Councilman Chris Roberts has died
An onshore flow develops Sunday. Clouds increase. Highs will be near 70. Cloudy Monday as a cold front approaches. Models right now showing some rain potential. Will have to monitor. Euro model shows weather clearing for Fat Tuesday, but the GFS Model shows rain potential. It is still far out. Will keep you posted.
The Mississippi River is high. Right now at 14.91 feet and rising. Forecast to get up to 16.5 feet March 2nd.
The Pearl River at Pearl River is forecast to reach major flood at 19 feet February 26th. Right now it's at 16.83 feet.
Pearl River at Bogalusa is now at 21.23 feet. Forecast to get up to moderate flood at 22.5 feet on February 25th.
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A person is dead after being struck by a float
Kenner PD reviewing new evidence
Sunny and colder Friday. Lows will be in the mid 30s to low 40s. Highs will be in the mid 50s. Sunny Saturday. Cold in the morning! Lows Northshore will be near 30. Lows South Shore will be in the mid 30s to low 40s. Highs climb into the upper 50s. An onshore flow develops Sunday. Clouds increase. Highs will be near 70. Cloudy Monday as a cold front approaches. Models right now showing some rain potential. Will have to monitor. Euro model shows weather clearing for Fat Tuesday, but the GFS Model shows rain potential. It is still far out. Will keep you posted.
The Mississippi River is high. Right now at 14.85 feet and rising. Forecast to get up to 16.5 feet March 2nd.
The Pearl River at Pearl River is forecast to reach major flood at 19 feet February 26th. Right now it's at 16.81 feet.
Pearl River at Bogalusa is now at 21.21 feet. Forecast to get up to moderate flood at 22.5 feet on February 25th.
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Tigers Rag Tag Marching Band performing in Thoth
Republican U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy has officially kicked off his Louisiana reelection campaign.
Louisiana's higher education policymaking board has bolstered its minimum admission standards for public universities.
For these young musicians, it was hard work that landed them in the celebration.
The rule: people may set up on parade routes no earlier than four hours before a parade.
Winn-Dixie and Ochsner's Hospital for Children are working together for the children community donation program.
We sit down with Endymion President, Darryl D'aquin to get a preview of what's to come from the Krewe of Endymion on Saturday, February 22.
It's Mardi Gras season and there are so many ways to celebrate, whether or not you find yourself in the Big Easy for the party.
Before you break out your beads and get down at the parade route, let’s find out how the pre-Lent party of Mardi Gras got started!
City of New Orleans crews have rolled out Uptown to begin collecting tarps and ladders that have been left out on the parade route ahead of tonight's parades.