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Claiborne Avenue bridge closed through Friday afternoon for repairs
The 5th Annual Cars for Kids and Poker Run has been rescheduled for this Saturday, offering a day of horsepower, hometown fun ...
Orleans DA Jason Williams defends performance in wake of Gov. Jeff Landry’s criticism
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Orleans Parish District Attorney Jason Williams on Monday (May 19) defended his job performance, one day ...
Hot through mid-week as a less humid front arrives Wednesday
We stay warm and humid through midday Wednesday as a weak front arrives by mid-week. The biggest takeaway will be lower ...
Football, Fútbol, Food: LSU stepping up their NIL game to succeed int he transfer portal
Wilson Alexander of The Advocate reported the Tigers spent over $13 million in NIL. That money produced the No. 1 transfer ...
Project NOLA says NOPD opted out of automatic alerts from its facial recognition cameras
Facial recognition is credited with spotting two escaped inmates in the French Quarter last Friday morning (May 16). Two ...
Fourth escaped inmate recaptured Monday in New Orleans East; six still on the loose
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Louisiana State Police on Monday (May 19) recaptured Gary C. Price, one of 10 inmates who escaped the ...
Aunt of four-time killer Derrick Groves says she hopes Orleans escapee safely turns himself in
Groves was awaiting sentencing in the manslaughter cases at the time of his escape. Groves’ aunt, Jasmine Groves, maintains her nephew’s innocence in the killings. She says Derrick Groves has been ...
Human remains found in Houma
HOUMA, La. (WVUE) - Authorities in Terrebonne Parish are investigating the discovery of human skeletal remains. Deputies ...
Project NOLA says its facial recognition cameras could have led to another escapee arrest with faster response
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Criminologists say potential for violence climbs the longer Orleans jail escapees are out
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - After the escape of 10 inmates from the New Orleans jail, Governor Jeff Landry made it clear he is not happy with the speed at which the city’s criminal justice system moves. But ...
Former Secret Service agent gives insight into manhunt for Orleans jail escapees
Former Secret Service Agent Donald Lane discusses what investigators from multiple levels are likely examining as they search for seven escapees of the Orleans Parish jail.
Hot through midweek, but less-humid front arrives Wednesday
We stay warm and humid through midday Wednesday as a weak front arrives by mid-week. The biggest takeaway will be lower humidity and somewhat cooler mornings. A 30% rain chance early Wednesday through ...