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Former FBI Leader Ponders Police Chief Job

The former head of the local FBI office, Jim Bernazzani, told WDSU he "won't rule anything out" as a task force looks at possible candidates to lead the New Orleans Police Department.

Published: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:42:07 CDT

Happening Tonight

One state university is taking the connection between beer and college to the next level. Find out which school wants to add a microbrewery to their campus.

Published: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 20:02:07 CDT

Redevelopment Of Municipal Auditorium On Hold

The controversial contract to redevelop a New Orleans landmark is on hold because the local developer, Stewart Juneau, said he wants it that way.

Published: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 18:07:18 CDT

Covington Food Bank Reaching Out For Help

Covington Food Bank running out of food and asking for donations.

Published: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:45:48 CDT

LSU Student Dies After Fall From Building

An LSU graduate student from India has died after falling from the six-story Life Sciences Building on campus.

Published: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 16:05:50 CDT

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 11:03:50 CDT

Show Us Your Green!

Are you wearing your green? Upload your St. Patrick's Day photos on u local!

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

La.'s Midyear Deficit Could Reach $400M

An unexpected drop in state tax collections has created a midyear budget deficit that could be as high as $400 million.

Published: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:11:26 CDT

Woman Suspected Of Killing Own Children Arrested In St. Charles Parish

An Arkansas woman suspected of killing her two young children was arrested in St. Charles Parish and faces extradition.

Published: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 17:32:57 CDT

Judge Considers Fix For Homes With Chinese Drywall

A federal judge on Monday began considering how a Louisiana home tainted by sulfur-emitting Chinese drywall should be fixed, with plaintiffs calling for a complete overhaul of a home and a Chinese wallboard company arguing that removing the drywall and making selective repairs would suffice.

Published: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:52:36 CDT

Biggest Loser In The 'Big Easy' For Casting Call

If you're looking to change your life, then NBC wants you!

Published: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:16:08 CDT

Suit Claims Police Harass Journalists, Bystanders

A federal jury is hearing testimony about allegations that New Orleans police officers have engaged in a pattern of unlawfully arresting or harassing journalists and bystanders who tape or photograph them in public.

Published: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 14:45:31 CDT

Firefighter Confesses To Starting Fire, Police Say

A firefighter admitted to setting a fellow firefighter's house on fire, police said Monday.

Published: Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:53:10 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 11:38:40 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 13:41:15 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

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