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Lee Zurik Investigation: Playing With Fire - Bud's money
Lee Zurik Investigation: Playing With Fire - Bud's money
A loophole in the law allows the president of a local public board to put tens of thousands of dollars into his pocket every year. He's essentially profiting from his volunteer public position indirectly.more>>
A loophole in the law allows the president of a local public board to put tens of thousands of dollars into his pocket every year. He's essentially profiting from his volunteer public position indirectly.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: Full Senate to consider Galvan bill
Lee Zurik Investigation: Full Senate to consider Galvan bill
Lawmakers move one step closer to stripping financial control of the Coroner's Office from Dr. Peter Galvan and the St. Tammany Parish coroner and many of his higher-paid staff could be close to getting their paychecks cut.more>>
Lawmakers move one step closer to stripping financial control of the Coroner's Office from Dr. Peter Galvan, and the St. Tammany Parish coroner and many of his higher-paid staff could be close to getting their paychecks cut.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: Washington bonuses cost taxpayers billions
Lee Zurik Investigation: Washington bonuses cost taxpayers billions
Two Louisiana congressman find common ground across the aisle when it comes to the hugely-expensive bonuses and incentives, handed out in recent years by federal agencies.more>>
Two Louisiana congressman find common ground across the aisle when it comes to the hugely-expensive bonuses and incentives, handed out in recent years by federal agencies including FEMA and the Veterans Health Administration. The White House has demanded cuts amid the nation's fiscal crises, but some agencies are bucking the trend. We'll examine the sky-high bonuses in our special investigation, "Out of Bounds."more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: The retirement plan so good, it may be illegal
Lee Zurik Investigation: The retirement plan so good, it may be illegal
It's a perk that only benefits less than 20 percent of Jefferson Parish employees, but costs the parish millions every year. And our questions to a statewide official had her telling us that the benefit is illegal.more>>
It's a little known perk that only benefits less than 20 percent of Jefferson Parish employees, but costs the parish millions every year. And our questions to a statewide official had her telling us that the benefit is illegal.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: A tale of two sheriffs
Lee Zurik Investigation: A tale of two sheriffs
Orleans Parish's sheriff writes a law firm a bi-weekly check, totaling at least $65,000, with little proof of work done by the law firm. In nearby St. John Parish, they have a much different arrangement.more>>
Orleans Parish Sheriff Marlin Gusman writes the law firm Usry, Weeks & Matthews a bi-weekly check, totaling at least $65,000. The payment is made with little proof of work done by the law firm. They don't submit a detailed hourly billing account, don't even charge an hourly rate, only a bi-weekly flat fee with some added-on costs, for a total of about $1.7 million a year. In nearby St. John Parish, they have a much different arrangement.more>>

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Lee Zurik Investigation: A tale of two sheriffs
Lee Zurik Investigation: A tale of two sheriffs
Orleans Parish's sheriff writes a law firm a bi-weekly check, totaling at least $65,000, with little proof of work done by the law firm. In nearby St. John Parish, they have a much different arrangement.more>>
Orleans Parish Sheriff Marlin Gusman writes the law firm Usry, Weeks & Matthews a bi-weekly check, totaling at least $65,000. The payment is made with little proof of work done by the law firm. They don't submit a detailed hourly billing account, don't even charge an hourly rate, only a bi-weekly flat fee with some added-on costs, for a total of about $1.7 million a year. In nearby St. John Parish, they have a much different arrangement.more>>
Out to Lunch: Councilwoman, judge react to investigation at Criminal Court
Out to Lunch: Councilwoman, judge react to investigation at Criminal Court
A city councilwoman speaks out about FOX 8's report, revealing expensive meals that have been purchased in recent years for judges, juries and court staff at Orleans Parish Criminal District Court.
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A New Orleans city councilwoman speaks out about the FOX 8 Investigates report that revealed expensive meals that have been purchased in recent years for judges, juries and court staff at Orleans Parish Criminal District Court.
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Out to Lunch: Pricey meals for jurors, court staff at Orleans Criminal Court
Out to Lunch: Pricey meals for jurors, court staff at Orleans Criminal Court
A FOX 8 investigation into court records at Orleans Parish Criminal Court revealed jurors there are eating far better than most, and court staff are eating for free -- all at the expense of taxpayers.
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A FOX 8 investigation into court records at Orleans Parish Criminal Court revealed jurors there are eating far better than most, and court staff are eating for free -- all at the expense of taxpayers.more>>
Cashing In After Isaac: Best of both worlds in St. Bernard
Cashing In After Isaac: Best of both worlds in St. Bernard
As another hurricane season approaches, we focus on St. Bernard Parish, where salaried government employees are paid at a regular hourly rate for all hours worked -- and even those not worked.more>>
As another hurricane season approaches, we focus on St. Bernard Parish, where salaried government employees are paid at a regular hourly rate for all hours worked -- and even those not worked.more>>
Feds investigate former St. Charles DA
Feds investigate former St. Charles DA
The FBI has requested records from the Clerk of Court's office, and our sources say the probe involves DWI's and alleged sexual favors.more>>
The FBI has requested records from the Clerk of Court's office, and our sources say the probe involves DWI's and alleged sexual favors.more>>

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FOX 8 Defenders: Verdicts in "Hounded" trial
FOX 8 Defenders: Verdicts in "Hounded" trial
After two days of testimony, Lafourche Parish Judge Hugh LaRose rendered verdicts in the trial of a Thibodaux man accused of animal cruelty and noise code violations.more>>
After two days of testimony, Lafourche Parish Judge Hugh LaRose rendered verdicts in the trial of a Thibodaux man accused of animal cruelty and noise code violations.more>>
FOX 8 Defenders: Trial continues in case of Lafourche animal cruelty
FOX 8 Defenders: Trial continues in case of Lafourche animal cruelty
The trial of a Lafourche Parish man facing animal cruelty charges and charges he violated the parish noise ordinance continues Wednesday in Thibodaux.more>>
The trial of a Lafourche Parish man facing animal cruelty charges and charges he violated the parish noise ordinance continues Wednesday in Thibodaux.more>>
FOX 8 Defenders: "Hounded" trial postponed to May
FOX 8 Defenders: "Hounded" trial postponed to May
The trial of a Thibodaux man facing animal cruelty charges and animal noise code violations has been postponed. more>>
The trial of a Thibodaux man facing animal cruelty charges and animal noise code violations has been postponed. more>>
FOX 8 Defenders: Customers say national company fails to deliver products
FOX 8 Defenders: Customers say national company fails to deliver products
A company that claims to be the nation's largest manufacturer of portable and modular buildings has some pretty frustrated customers in Louisiana. more>>
A company that claims to be the nation's largest manufacturer of portable and modular buildings has some pretty frustrated customers in Louisiana. They say they've paid Morgan Buildings and Spas hundreds of dollars in down payments for products they've waited months for and still don't have. more>>
FOX 8 Defenders: "Hounded" trial begins in Lafourche
FOX 8 Defenders: "Hounded" trial begins in Lafourche
After three and a half hours of testimony in the case against Chris Michot, the court continued the trial to April 16.more>>
The trial of a Lafourche Parish man accused of animal cruelty and animal noise code violations started Thursday afternoon. But after three and a half hours of testimony in the case against Chris Michot, the court continued the trial to April 16.more>>

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Airport exhibits about African-Americans in WW2
Airport exhibits about African-Americans in WW2
The African-American pilots and crews overcame prejudice to get training and to fly in combat during World War II.more>>
The African-American pilots and crews overcame prejudice to get training and to fly in combat during World War II.more>>
Senate rejects move to stop Common Core standards
Senate rejects move to stop Common Core standards
The Louisiana Senate has killed a resolution that sought to keep the state from using a set of uniform national standards for public school testing, called Common Core standards.more>>
The Louisiana Senate has killed a resolution that sought to keep the state from using a set of uniform national standards for public school testing, called Common Core standards.more>>
Gulf anglers get longer red snapper season
Gulf anglers get longer red snapper season
Gulf of Mexico anglers will have a longer red snapper season than they thought.more>>
Gulf of Mexico anglers will have a longer red snapper season than they thought.more>>
Hurricane forecast: Another busy Atlantic season
Hurricane forecast: Another busy Atlantic season
Federal forecasters are predicting yet another busy hurricane season. Thursday's outlook calls for 13 to 20 named stormsmore>>
Federal forecasters are predicting yet another busy hurricane season. Thursday's outlook calls for 13 to 20 named stormsmore>>
Four-car accident on Causeway; 1 car into lake, but driver OK
Four-car accident on Causeway; 1 car into lake, but driver OK
Traffic on the Causeway Bridge was briefly shut down in both directions Thursday afternoon after a four-car accident in the southbound lanes.more>>
Traffic on the Causeway Bridge was briefly shut down in both directions Thursday afternoon after a four-car accident in the southbound lanes.more>>
Jindal adviser: LSU privatization deals on track
Jindal adviser: LSU privatization deals on track
Gov. Bobby Jindal's top budget architect says the state will have enough money to cover the costs of privatizing all but one of the 10 LSU-run hospitals.more>>
Gov. Bobby Jindal's top budget architect says the state will have enough money to cover the costs of privatizing all but one of the 10 LSU-run hospitals.more>>
Iconic New Orleans restaurant sold at auction
Iconic New Orleans restaurant sold at auction
For the first time in 65 years, Brennan's Restaurant will no longer be owned by one of the city's premiere restaurant families.more>>
For the first time in 65 years, Brennan's Restaurant will no longer be owned by one of the city's premiere restaurant families.more>>
DOTD considers rerouting traffic because of sinkhole
DOTD considers rerouting traffic because of sinkhole
The Assumption Parish sinkhole may force drivers to find a new route.more>>
The Assumption Parish sinkhole may force drivers to find a new route.more>>
New NOPD recruits go through their paces for first time in year
New NOPD recruits go through their paces for first time in year
For the first time in over a year, the New Orleans Police Department has launched a new recruit class. While the mayor says the department has turned the corner, others say much more manpower is needed.
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For the first time in over a year, the New Orleans Police Department has launched a new recruit class. The chief hopes it's the first of many. While the mayor says the department has turned the corner, others say much more manpower is needed.
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Angola guard arrested in Livingston home invasion
Angola guard arrested in Livingston home invasion
Authorities say a 40-year-old corrections officer assigned to the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola has been arrested in a Livingston Parish home invasion case.more>>
Authorities say a 40-year-old corrections officer assigned to the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola has been arrested in a Livingston Parish home invasion case.more>>

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Metairie woman pours boiling water on boyfriend
Metairie woman pours boiling water on boyfriend
Police say 20-year-old Theresa Wood poured hot water on her boyfriend while he was sleeping.more>>
Police say 20-year-old Theresa Wood poured hot water on her boyfriend while he was sleeping.more>>
Cleveland kidnap case hero gets burgers for life
Cleveland kidnap case hero gets burgers for life
The man who famously put down his Big Mac to help rescue three women held captive for a decade in an Ohio house will never have to pay for another burger in his hometown.more>>
The man who famously put down his Big Mac to help rescue three women held captive for a decade in an Ohio house will never have to pay for another burger in his hometown.more>>
Gay teen charged for underage girlfriend
Gay teen charged for underage girlfriend
An 18-year-old Florida cheerleader is facing felony charges that she had sexual contact with her underage, 14-year-old girlfriend, leading gay rights advocates to say the teen is being unfairly targeted.

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An 18-year-old Florida cheerleader is facing felony charges that she had sexual contact with her underage, 14-year-old girlfriend, leading gay rights advocates to say the teen is being unfairly targeted for a common high school romance because she's gay.

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NOPD investigating murder on I-10
NOPD investigating murder on I-10
New Orleans police are investigating a fatal shooting of a 31-year-old man. The shooting happened around 4:45 on I-10 at the Broad Street overpass.more>>
New Orleans police are investigating a fatal shooting of a 31-year-old man. The shooting happened around 4:45 on I-10 at the Broad Street overpass.more>>
Bayou communities give to Oklahoma relief
Bayou communities give to Oklahoma relief
Some residents and businesses mobilized their friends through social media to help gather relief supplies for tornado survivors.
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Some residents and businesses mobilized their friends through social media to help gather relief supplies for tornado survivors.more>>
Lee Zurik Investigation: Playing With Fire - Bud's money
Lee Zurik Investigation: Playing With Fire - Bud's money
A loophole in the law allows the president of a local public board to put tens of thousands of dollars into his pocket every year. He's essentially profiting from his volunteer public position indirectly.more>>
A loophole in the law allows the president of a local public board to put tens of thousands of dollars into his pocket every year. He's essentially profiting from his volunteer public position indirectly.more>>
Cut Off man charged with murder after shooting
Cut Off man charged with murder after shooting
"A Cut Off man has been charged with murder following an investigation into an early morning shooting on Wednesday."more>>
"A Cut Off man has been charged with murder following an investigation into an early morning shooting on Wednesday."more>>
Butcher creates marijuana-infused pork
Butcher creates marijuana-infused pork
Some food venturers give high praise for one butcher's latest creation: marijuana-infused pork. more>>
Some food venturers give high praise for one butcher's latest creation: marijuana-infused pork.more>>
Hurricane forecast: Another busy Atlantic season
Hurricane forecast: Another busy Atlantic season
Federal forecasters are predicting yet another busy hurricane season. Thursday's outlook calls for 13 to 20 named stormsmore>>
Federal forecasters are predicting yet another busy hurricane season. Thursday's outlook calls for 13 to 20 named stormsmore>>
New Orleans pushes for Super Bowl 2018
New Orleans pushes for Super Bowl 2018
Cities have to be invited to bid, and if New Orleans gets the nod it may be competing against cities like Atlanta, Indianapolis, Minneapolis and Miami for the big game.
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Cities have to be invited to bid, and if New Orleans gets the nod it may be competing against cities like Atlanta, Indianapolis, Minneapolis and Miami for the big game.
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