Top New Orleans Area Local News Stories
Source: WDSU.com - Local News
Some of the Saturday parades have been moved due to the threat of rain and storms, NOPD announced on Friday.
Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 19:17:29 CST
A live view of Bourbon Street from the Royal Sonesta Hotel in New Orleans' French Quarter. NOTE: Image will appear in about 15 seconds.
Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:39:10 CST
Get the latest information on parades, routes and news by visiting WDSU's Carnival Central section on WDSU.com!
Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:47:29 CST
Friday morning, actress Camryn Manhiem helped prepare the French Quarter for the big Carnival weekend.
Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:02:51 CST
Uptown parade-goers will keep an eye out for trouble after a shooting along a parade route injured two people.
Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:30:39 CST
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Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:58:42 CST
Officials with the Superkrewe of Endymion said they are canceling their Samedi Gras concert as rain is expected to move in the metro area on Saturday.
Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:19:50 CST
The Coast Guard said oil has spilled into the Mississippi River after two vessels collided about 2 a.m.
Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 18:30:53 CST
Track parades on WDSU.com or download WDSU's Parade Tracker!
Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:47:23 CST
Three carnival krewes have decided to roll early on Friday night.
Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:20:34 CST
There was a huge show of love and support from Bacchus 44 after actor Will Ferrell made the day for hundreds of kids at Children's Hospital.
Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 16:08:22 CST
Many of the costumes worn by Carnival Krewe royalty are created in a garage workshop on the North Shore.
Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:26:09 CST
A former candidate for Jefferson Parish Sheriff has been arrested on a fugitive warrant.
Published: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 12:16:28 CST