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Futurecast: Will It Rain On Wednesday's Parades?

View our hour-by-hour slideshow of what WDSU's Interactive Radar predicts for Wednesday's weather during the parades.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:24:19 CST

JPSO K-9 Captures Suspect Hiding In Shed

A man hiding from deputies in a shed was caught with the help of a K-9 officer who assisted in the apprehension, the Jefferson Parish SheriffÂ’s Office said.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:06:33 CST

Look Up In The Sky! Messages Written By Skywriter Across Metro

Messages written in the sky on Valentine's Day had residents buzzing across the metro area.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:31:15 CST

NOFD: Multiple Fires Set Throughout New Orleans East School

New Orleans firefighters are investigating a fire that closed a school in New Orleans East.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:06:48 CST

'Hurting' Family, Close Friends To Attend Houston Funeral

Family and close friends will say goodbye to Whitney Houston with a private funeral and burial Saturday in her native New Jersey, trying to come to grips with grief that the pastor of her childhood church called "very deep." ...   

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 17:39:07 CST

OFFSIDES BLOG: Should Saints Owner Tom Benson Buy Hornets?

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 13:55:34 CST

5-Year-Old To Get Healthy Heart For Valentine's Day

Julia Villarta, 5, was diagnosed with atrial septal defect and is in New Orleans for a lifesaving surgery.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:49:00 CST

Man Throws Girlfriend Engagement Ring During Carnival Parade

A man threw his girlfriend an engagement ring instead of beads in one Carnival parade on Sunday in Slidell.

Published: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:41:34 CST

Share Carnival Photos For A Chance To Win Throws On u local

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: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:41:43 CST

Mandeville Police Send Warning To Crooks

A car burglar behind bars isn't normally big news, but Mandeville police say they want to send a special warning to would-be crooks.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:33:28 CST

Crimestoppers Goes High-Tech To Get Tips

Crimestoppers introduced a brand new weapon in the battle to stop criminals in the metro area.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:15:13 CST

More Film Projects Slated In Louisiana

The year is off to a good start when it comes to the film industry in Louisiana.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:21:55 CST

Proponent Says Marijuana Legalization Imminent

Marijuana is AmericaÂ’s most commonly used illegal drug, and proponents in New Orleans say the effort to decriminalize it is picking up steam.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 18:14:36 CST

Images: Skywriter Leaves Messages For Public

Messages written in the sky on Valentine's Day had residents buzzing across the metro area.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 16:26:30 CST