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Judge Delays Trial In Baby's Death

A state judge has postponed to July the trial for a 22-year-old Metairie woman charged in the death of her newborn in Lake Pontchartrain in Kenner.

Published: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:58:36 CDT

Police Searching For Man With Gun Near School

Jefferson Parish Sheriff deputies said Monday morning that they are looking for a armed man who stole a car and could be near Rudolph Matas School.

Published: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:10:19 CDT

Lafourche Parish Man Found Dead In Submerged Truck

Lafourche Parish Sheriff Craig Webre announces the search for a missing Thibodaux man ended tragically when he and his truck were pulled from the Intercoastal waterway.

Published: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:10:03 CDT

Kentucky Headlines Hoops Squads Tapped For New Orleans

The tourism industry struck gold Sunday evening with the selection of the University of Kentucky as one of eight teams assigned to New Orleans for the first two rounds of the NCAA men's basketball tournament.

Published: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 07:39:14 CDT

Woman Killed When Valet Loses Control

A woman was killed and two others were injured in a crash in valet parking area early Sunday, police say.

Published: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 15:16:03 CDT

Show Us Your Green!

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Published: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:21:20 CDT

Application Time For New Orleans School Vouchers

Children from low- and moderate-income families in New Orleans are about to get another chance to attend private school at taxpayer expense.

Published: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:29:25 CDT

NOPD Investigate Weekend Fatal Shooting

New Orleans police are investigating a fatal shooting.

Published: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:17:03 CDT

Missing Choctaw Man Found In Canal

The body of a 19-year-old Choctaw man reported missing last week was recovered from the Intracoastal Canal in Larose.

Published: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 10:14:27 CDT

OFFSIDES BLOG: Fletcher's Bracketology

Published: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 19:09:07 CDT

Coast Guard Rescues Man From Joyce Wildlife Area

A man is recovering after being rescued by the Coast Guard.

Published: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:20:17 CDT

NOPD: Male Sought In 7th Ward Shootout

Police in New Orleans are looking for a person involved in a shootout in the 7th Ward.

Published: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 16:20:06 CDT

Brother Martin Claims State Hoops Title

Ten 4th quarter points from senior guard Pat Swilling Jr. powered the Brother Martin Crusaders to the Louisiana 5A boys basketball title Saturday night.

Published: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 10:49:28 CDT

Powerball Ticket Wins $211M Jackpot

One of the tickets sold for the Powerball game Saturday night matches all six numbers drawn for the $211.7 million jackpot.

Published: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 09:13:30 CDT

Early Voting Kicks Off For March 27 Elections

Voters choosing to cast their ballots early can do so starting Saturday at locations across southeast Louisiana.

Published: Sun, 14 Mar 2010 07:01:52 CDT

IG Files Scathing Report On Garbage Contracts

New Orleans' inspector general files a scathing report about the city's sanitation department over garbage contracts.

Published: Sat, 13 Mar 2010 19:20:36 CST