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Chase of murder suspect ends in crash, into off duty cop and kids
New Orleans Police have released a statement after a Tuesday afternoon police chase that landed four people in the hospital. “The NOPD is investigating an authorized vehicle pursuit incident,” Public Information Officer Aaron Looney said…
Jefferson Parish school lockdown after students claim someone hiding in restroom ceiling
HARVEY, La. — Social media posts started spreading Monday about a man hiding in a bathroom ceiling prompting a search and lockdown at Woodmere Elementary School in Harvey. WWL Louisiana reached out to the Jefferson Parish School District and the Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office on this one. The sheriff's office says they were notified Monday by the school that some students reported seeing a man looking down on them from the ceiling in one of the bathrooms.
3 bridges deemed unsafe for drivers set to undergo repairs in New Orleans area
NEW ORLEANS — There are countless bridges across Southeast Louisiana, and some of the state's major bridges are in the New Orleans area. However, some of them are now or will close because of safety concerns. DOTD has closed three bridges in our area: the Senator Ted Hickey Bridge...
Why has a pyramid popped up on New Orleans' Lafitte Greenway? Here’s the story.
Over the past few months, Lafitte Greenway regulars have watched as a clay-red pyramid has risen in the meadow at 1900 Lafitte Ave., near the intersection of North Miro Street. Wooden steps lead to the flattened plateau on top, surrounded by a rough-hewn wooden safety barrier. From that vantage point, visitors can survey the popular grassy park that connects Mid-City and the Treme neighborhood.
New Orleans residents displaced after fire burns two homes in the Seventh Ward
NEW ORLEANS — The New Orleans Fire Department put out a large fire in the Seventh Ward Wednesday night. The flames first erupted around 10 p.m. on North Broad Street. Crews say the fire started at one home and spread to the back of the home. The couple that...
Recycling drop-off sites in Jefferson Parish to reopen. See when.
After months of recycling limbo, two boutique recycling companies will take over operations at Jefferson Parish recycling drop-off sites for the next six months as officials work to find a long-term solution. The drop-off sites in Metairie and Marrero will be open on Saturdays starting on April 13. "This is...
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