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Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 10:49:49 CST
Authorities say millions of federal assistance dollars are stolen and misused each year by people who take advantage of a system meant to help those in need, but Louisiana is cracking down on welfare fraud with the help of technology.
Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 17:42:17 CST
Two family members of the suspects in a gang rape in Central City say police have the wrong suspects, and their attorney is questioning how police handled the investigation.
Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:30:32 CST
Officials with the Rex Organization have announced that the Louisiana State University Tiger Band and the New York Fire DepartmentÂ’s famed Emerald Society Pipes and Drum Corps will march in its 131st parade on Mardi Gras Feb. 21.
Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:38:08 CST
The state of Louisiana is investigating the management organization operating an Uptown adult care facility following allegations of problems including medication mishaps and failure to report incidents.
Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 19:07:48 CST
Get the latest information on parades, routes and news by visiting WDSU's Carnival Central section on WDSU.com!
Published: Wed, 15 Feb 2012 11:09:34 CST
It's carnival season! Share photos of your party regalia or from Mardi Gras' past. And while you're here, check out hundreds of great photos already shared by our u local community.
Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:01:30 CST
Ascension Parish Sheriff Jeff Wiley says a man dived through a window, fought deputies with a floor fan and died after being hit twice with stun guns.
Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:21:39 CST
Violence in New Orleans has claimed 27 lives so far in 2012, and crime data indicate most of the slayings happened in one community.
Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:31:50 CST
The search is on to find some thieves who police say stole hundreds of dollars worth of merchandise from several Uptown homes.
Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:33:47 CST
It is a New Orleans homecoming for muses' leading lady.
Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:40:29 CST
The ferry schedule is announced for Mardi Gras weekend.
Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:29:50 CST
Many of the costumes worn by Carnival Krewe royalty are created in a garage workshop on the North Shore.
Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:28:20 CST
Jazz and funk musician Troy "Trombone Shorty" Andrews is performing on Mardi Gras, but he won't be in his hometown New Orleans -- he'll be at the White House.
Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 14:19:22 CST
Capt. John H. "Jack" Hill, III will relieve Capt. Thomas W. Luscher as commanding officer of Naval Air Station Joint Reserve New Orleans on Friday at the base in Belle Chasse.
Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:33:22 CST
Designed as a celebration of Mardi Gras when it opened in 1992, a museum in the New Orleans suburb of Kenner has closed and its stock of memorabilia will go on the auction block.
Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 13:38:33 CST
The Louisiana Lottery Corporation says 10 Lotto tickets had five of the six numbers drawn. Each of those is worth $2,797.
Published: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 09:25:31 CST
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