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COVID-19

Orleans Parish Criminal District Court shut down due to COVID-19

Updated: Aug. 11, 2020 at 1:02 PM CDT

By Nancy Decorte

Orleans Parish Criminal District Court is now completely closed to the public after two sheriff's deputies tested positive for COVID-19 Tuesday (Aug. 11), according to a spokesperson for the court.

News

19-year old Joshua Varnado arrested for allegedly stealing dirt bikes

Police arrest suspected dirt bike thief

Updated: Nov. 21, 2018 at 11:52 AM CST

By Nancy Decorte

A 19-year man is arrested for allegedly stealing dirt bikes from a backyard.

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A female student was sexually assaulted in a Tulane University bathroom Sunday, Oct. 6, 2018...

Tulane awarded $8.5 million to develop better vaccine for whooping cough

Updated: Nov. 14, 2018 at 10:48 AM CST

By Nancy Decorte

Tulane will develop a better vaccine to protect against whooping cough.

Local

Funky Uptown Krewe will follow Phunny, Phorty Phellows on the Twelfth Night.

New krewe to roll on the Avenue

Updated: Nov. 12, 2018 at 2:00 PM CST

By Nancy Decorte

New carnival krewe will make it's debut on the first night of the carnival season.

Crime

Man awakened by knife-wielding robber

Updated: Nov. 12, 2018 at 1:01 PM CST

By Nancy Decorte

Police are still looking for the suspect in an early-morning armed robbery.

Bill Cassidy

Cassidy addresses flood insurance, New Orleans crime

Updated: Aug. 3, 2018 at 12:44 PM CDT

By Nancy Decorte

Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy discussed multiple topics ranging from the National Flood Insurance to crime in New Orleans this week.

Gun explodes on USS Kidd

Updated: May. 15, 2012 at 11:38 AM CDT

By Nancy Decorte

The ship supervisor was operating the gun when it backfired and exploded, causing severe burns and damaging his hand and arm.

State has to pay $5 million more for old Grand Palace Hotel

Updated: May. 11, 2012 at 2:14 PM CDT

By Nancy Decorte

The gutted hotel on Canal Street could be demolished as early as next month.

Hornets host a "Thank You" event for fans

Updated: May. 10, 2012 at 10:18 AM CDT

By Nancy Decorte

The Hornets last game is scheduled Thursday night at 7 pm in Houston against the Rockets.

Orleans Parish receives passing grades in smog report

Updated: May. 9, 2012 at 8:25 AM CDT

By Nancy Decorte

American Lung Association's Annual State of the Air reports find air quality improvements in Orleans Parish.

Thibodaux mother charged with murder of her infant daughter

Updated: May. 4, 2012 at 8:48 AM CDT

By Nancy Decorte

A Thibodaux woman has been arrested for second degree murder in the death of her two-month old daughter.

Construction to Begin for New Bike Path along lakefront

Updated: Apr. 26, 2012 at 1:39 PM CDT

By Nancy Decorte

The construction of new recreational paths for pedestrians and bicyclists along the lakefront of Lake Pontchartrain in Jefferson Parish is expected to begin April 17th.

"The Lion King" breaks records in New Orleans

Updated: Apr. 24, 2012 at 11:41 AM CDT

By Nancy Decorte

As "The Lion King" prepares to wrap up its five-week engagement at the Mahalia Jackson Theater, promoters say it's now become the highest-grossing theatrical production in New Orleans History.

Drivers may want to avoid Clearview Parkway near W. Esplanade

Updated: Apr. 19, 2012 at 4:18 PM CDT

By Nancy Decorte

A month-long project, which starts on Monday, will completely close the busy Metairie intersection.

Flash flood watch remains in effect through Thursday morning

Updated: Apr. 18, 2012 at 3:42 PM CDT

By Nancy Decorte

The flood watch area includes southeastern Louisiana and southern Mississippi.

“Person of Interest” sought in lower 9th ward double murder

Updated: Apr. 17, 2012 at 2:15 PM CDT

By Nancy Decorte

Homicide detectives are looking for help in locating a "Person of interest" in a double murder that happened last month in the lower 9th ward.

Man arrested for growing pot in Tangipahoa Parish

Updated: Apr. 17, 2012 at 10:44 AM CDT

By Nancy Decorte

Narcotic agents reportedly found dozens of marijuana plants inside of a home and three rooms devoted to cultivating and drying out the pot.

New Orleans police investigate rape of 13-year old girl

Updated: Apr. 17, 2012 at 8:33 AM CDT

By Nancy Decorte

Police say the teenager claimed she was abducted from Esplanade Avenue and N. Miro, taken to another location and assaulted.

Destrehan man dies after wrestling with his cousin

Updated: Apr. 16, 2012 at 3:23 PM CDT

By Nancy Decorte

A 24-year old Destrehan man died after he was put into a choke hold while wrestling with his cousin.

Tickets for Monday's Final Four Championship on pace to be the least expensive in history

Updated: Apr. 16, 2012 at 1:04 PM CDT

By Nancy Decorte

StubHub says there are still thousands of tickets available, with some of them starting lower than $40 a piece.

Aaron Broussard is allowed to delay his trial

Updated: Apr. 16, 2012 at 11:00 AM CDT

By Nancy Decorte

Federal prosecutors say they have no problem allowing Broussard and former parish attorney Tom Wilkinson to wait until October to begin their trial.

Gas prices continue to climb in the New Orleans area

Updated: Apr. 16, 2012 at 8:55 AM CDT

By Nancy Decorte

Gas experts say the slight increase may indicate we're closer to reaching a peak earlier than initially expected.

Troopers suspect driver impairment in fatal crash

Updated: Apr. 13, 2012 at 4:22 PM CDT

By Nancy Decorte

State Troopers believe drugs or alcohol may have played a role in a one car accident that left a 39-year old man dead.

Suspect arrested in Mandeville robbery

Updated: Apr. 13, 2012 at 12:41 PM CDT

By Nancy Decorte

Police believe the suspect arrested for robbing a Walgreens pharmacy committed at least two other robberies on the North Shore.

Time is running out to claim $10,000 Powerball prize

Updated: Apr. 13, 2012 at 12:06 PM CDT

By Nancy Decorte

The deadline is April 30th to claim a prize from a November drawing. The ticket was bought in Slidell.

Boil Water Advisory in effect for lower Plaquemines

Updated: Apr. 11, 2012 at 12:30 PM CDT

By Nancy Decorte

Belle Chasse - Plaquemines Parish officials have issues a Boil Water Advisory for residents living in lower Plaquemines. The advisory is in effect from the Empire Bridge to Venice until further notice. It

Gunmen target man on Willow Street

Updated: Apr. 10, 2012 at 5:58 PM CDT

By Nancy Decorte

New Orleans police are looking for clues in an armed robbery that happened last week on Willow Street. The hold-up happened Friday, March 23rd shortly after noon. The victim claims he was doing some

Rising Mississippi River puts Corps on alert

Updated: Apr. 10, 2012 at 4:39 PM CDT

By Nancy Decorte

The Mississippi River at the Carrollton gauge has risen above 11 feet, prompting the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to activate its Phase I flood fight procedures.

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Crimetracker

Judge denies bond reduction for 4 teens accused in Frickey’s carjacking, dragging death

Updated: 18 minutes ago

By FOX 8 Staff

The four pleaded not guilty to second-degree murder charges in May and are set to be tried as adults, facing mandatory life sentences if convicted.

Entertainment

Jon Batiste leaving ‘Late Show with Stephen Colbert’

Updated: 5 hours ago

By Mykal Vincent

Jon Batiste, the multiple Grammy Award-winning artist, is stepping away from The Late Show With Stephen Colbert after seven seasons.

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Entergy offering $150 bill credits to all eligible customers in La.

Updated: 7 hours ago

By Mykal Vincent

In the latest move to help stem what officials call “alarmingly high” bills, Entergy is offering a $150 credit to eligible customers.

News

Mardi Gras Krewes have to wait to find out if routes shortened again

Updated: 14 hours ago

By Kaitlin Rust

As the city of New Orleans still faces a police manpower shortage, Carnival krewes want to know if they will be allowed to return to their traditional parade routes for next year’s Carnival season.

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University Medical Center, city to hold monkeypox vaccine clinics as high demand continues

Updated: 14 hours ago

By David Jones

University Medical Center New Orleans (UMC) and the city’s health department announced vaccine clinics as the city pushes to get as many people vaccinated as possible ahead of Southern Decadence in September.

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State

Entergy offering low-income families $150 off their utility bills but there’s a catch

Updated: 14 hours ago

By Lester Duhé

People may soon be able to get a little bit of help in paying those out-of-control Entergy bills. The company is offering bill assistance to low-income customers.

News

ESPN+ series showcasing Southern University Fabulous Dancing Dolls now streaming

Updated: 15 hours ago

By Bria Gremillion

The brand new, eight-episode ESPN+ Original will give fans and supporters a behind the scenes peek of the Dancing Dolls.

Crimetracker

Two people arrested after 15-year-old dies from Fentanyl overdose

Updated: 20 hours ago

By FOX 8 Staff

Two people are facing murder charges after toxicology results revealed a local 15-year-old died after overdosing on the dangerous drug Fentanyl.

Saints

After Further Review: Five takes from Saints practice #14

Updated: 22 hours ago

By Sean Fazende

Sean Fazende gives his five observations from Saints practice #14.

News

Rain chances stay high into Friday

Updated: 23 hours ago

By David Bernard

Not quite as stormy by Sunday

Crimetracker

Deputy constable who ‘didn’t move’ suspended amid investigation into French Quarter rape response

Updated: Aug. 11, 2022 at 12:49 PM CDT

By Mykal Vincent

A deputy constable has been suspended amid an investigation into an alleged rape in the French Quarter that has gained national attention following a series of viral tweets from a witness.