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Truck crash in Metairie leads to upgraded charges, deputy disciplined and push for intersection safety improvements
News
DCFS offers limited time license reinstatement for noncustodial parents
Colon and rectal cancer screening with Tulane University School of Medicine
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State
Jury finds Louisiana Office of Financial Institutions not civilly liable in Stanford Trust Ponzi scheme
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News
Deadline looming for federal investigation reportedly linking ex-inspector to Cantrell
Updated: 6 hours ago
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By
FOX 8 Staff
Federal prosecutors are reportedly considering charges against former New Orleans city inspector Randy Farrell
Saints
Saints open preseason slate at the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday
Updated: 11 hours ago
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By
Garland Gillen
Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. on FOX 8. The pregame show will be at 6:30 p.m.
News
Red Dress Run in New Orleans celebrates 30th anniversary; Comic Con and more highlighting a festive weekend
Updated: 6 hours ago
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By
Marchaund Jones
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Ashlyn Brothers
The New Orleans Hash House Harriers are getting ready for the 30th anniversary of the Red Dress Run.
Weather
Let’s enjoy the dry heat while we have it because it won’t last long
Updated: 11 hours ago
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By
Amber Wheeler
Lower humidity will bring cool mornings this weekend.
State
LDH confirms New Orleans measles case
Updated: 7 hours ago
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By
Louisiana Department of Health
The Louisiana Department of Health has confirmed one case of measles in New Orleans.
News
New Orleans City Council introduces S&WB billing ordinance
Updated: 6 hours ago
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By
Jacob Bradford
New measure aims to help customers, authors say
Drier conditions through the weekend
Updated: 2 hours ago
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By
Nicondra Norwood
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Driver faces upgraded charges, JP deputy disciplined, safety improvements considered
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New Orleans City Council demands reform of Sewerage and Water Board billing
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Saints open preseason slate at the Arizona Cardinals on Saturday
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Federal prosecutors face tight timeline for possible charges against ex-city inspector linked to Mayor Cantrell
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School
UNO reverses course, will hold smaller, intimate graduation ceremonies
Updated: 11 hours ago
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By
Andrés Fuentes
The University of New Orleans reinstated its December commencement ceremony after backlash
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Gov. Landry: Compromise could come soon over Louisiana’s largest coastal project
Updated: 8 hours ago
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By
John Snell
Limited construction work is underway at the site of the $2.9 billion Mid-Barataria Sediment Diversion
Olympics
Team USA, anchored by Sha’Carri Richardson, wins gold in women’s 4x100m relay
Updated: 9 hours ago
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The Associated Press
Team USA, anchored by Sha’Carri Richardson, won gold in the women’s 4x100m relay final on Friday.
National
Are you a Cash App user? You may be eligible for a piece of this $15 million settlement
Updated: 8 hours ago
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By
The Associated Press
Current and former Cash App users could be eligible for a hefty piece of a proposed class-action settlement from the popular online payment service.
Olympics
Team USA disqualified in men’s 4x100m relay final
Updated: 9 hours ago
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By
Emily Van de Riet
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The Associated Press
Team USA was disqualified in the men’s 4x100m relay final on Friday, thanks to struggles with a baton pass.
State
President Biden, no longer on the campaign trail, scheduled to visit New Orleans next week
Updated: 12 hours ago
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By
Jesse Brooks
The President and First Lady Jill Biden are planning on attending a Biden Cancer Moonshot Event on Tuesday (Aug. 13).
Crime
Man booked with First-Degree Rape of teen, Bogalusa police say
Updated: 11 hours ago
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By
Jesse Brooks
Police say that when officers arrived at the residence, other juveniles on the scene accused the man of sexual abuse involving a 15-year-old victim.
News
New restaurants spur construction boom on Veterans Boulevard in Metairie
Updated: 22 hours ago
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By
Parker Boyd
Expect a flurry of construction in Metairie as new restaurants prepare to open along Veterans Boulevard.
News
Phase of renovation work complete at convention center, Topgolf to break ground soon
Updated: 23 hours ago
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By
David Jones
Renovations transform the New Orleans Convention Center with sustainability upgrades, modern aesthetics, and new amenities.
Crime
Officer and suspect killed during shooting in Summit, Mississippi
Updated: Aug. 8, 2024 at 6:24 PM CDT
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By
WLBT Staff
An officer and a suspect were both killed during a shooting in Summit, Mississippi, on Thursday.
Saints
Carr wants to play in the Saints preseason opener against the Cardinals
Updated: Aug. 8, 2024 at 7:59 PM CDT
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By
Garland Gillen
Carr played in only one preseason game last season. That was the opener against the Chiefs. The Saints scored a touchdown on his only drive.
News
SWBNO lifts boil water advisory for New Orleans
Updated: Aug. 8, 2024 at 4:21 PM CDT
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By
Chris Welty
Two water samples tested positive for total coliform bacteria
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Councilman questions staffing, timeline of events leading to citywide boil advisory
Updated: Aug. 8, 2024 at 5:47 PM CDT
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By
Thanh Truong
An injury to an operator delayed water pressure restoration efforts
News
Beyoncé lawsuit over ‘Break My Soul’ samples dropped by New Orleans bounce group
Updated: 22 hours ago
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By
Marchaund Jones
The lawsuit against Beyoncé over “Break My Soul” samples was dropped, and the claims were dismissed without settlement.
School
Jefferson Parish faces 140 teacher vacancies as new school year begins
Updated: Aug. 8, 2024 at 6:00 PM CDT
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By
Andrés Fuentes
The state's largest school district is accommodating for teacher vacancies
News
Louisiana faces insurance crisis as housing advocates call for urgent action to protect homeowners
Updated: Aug. 8, 2024 at 5:05 PM CDT
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By
Jacob Bradford
Housing advocates urge Louisiana's insurance commissioner to address the escalating crisis impacting homeowners statewide.
Crime
Troop NOLA turns historic Cabildo into tech hub
Updated: Aug. 8, 2024 at 5:03 PM CDT
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By
Rob Masson
State police expand into New Orleans' Cabildo building
National
Suspects in foiled attack on Taylor Swift shows were inspired by Islamic State group, officials say
Updated: Aug. 8, 2024 at 12:14 PM CDT
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By
The Associated Press
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PHILIPP-MORITZ JENNE, STEFANIE DAZIO and KIRSTEN GRIESHABER
Officials said one of the two confessed to planning to “kill as many people as possible outside the concert venue.”
News
2024 Sugar Bowl Country Kickoff canceled
Updated: Aug. 8, 2024 at 1:04 PM CDT
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By
Marchaund Jones
The 2024 Sugar Bowl Country Kickoff concert featuring performances by Eric Church, Jon Pardi, Ashley McBryde, and Thomas Rhett has been canceled.
Weather
Tropical activity expected to increase in the coming weeks
Updated: Aug. 7, 2024 at 4:27 PM CDT
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By
Amber Wheeler
Expect to see more tropical development as we get closer to the peak of hurricane season.
National
Serbian competitor in the CrossFit Games dies during a swimming event at a Texas lake
Updated: 23 hours ago
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By
The Associated Press
The CrossFit CEO said during a news conference that they were “deeply saddened” and were working with authorities on the investigation into the man's death.
News
Police sweep abandoned Bywater naval base amid redevelopment plans
Updated: Aug. 8, 2024 at 12:40 PM CDT
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By
Chris Joseph
Onlookers say that some individuals left the building before the sweep commenced