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Gov. Jeff Landry touts Meta’s Richland Parish project after $50 billion expansion

2026-08-06T13:58:07-05:00August 6th, 2026|News, WDSU|

Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry spoke in Washington, D.C., Thursday alongside President Donald Trump about the rise of data centers and their impact on communities. The speech follows Meta's recent announcement of a major expansion of its

‘Past their useful lives’: New Orleans begins public process to decide city hall, District Court’s future

2026-08-06T13:53:50-05:00August 6th, 2026|News, WDSU|

A committee of appointed experts is scheduled to meet Thursday to begin discussions on the future of New Orleans City Hall and the civil district court. It is the first step in a process including public input and

New Orleans police investigate body found in bag floating in bayou

2026-08-03T17:30:50-05:00August 3rd, 2026|News, WDSU|

The New Orleans Police Department is investigating a disturbing find in the Filmore neighborhood near City Park. According to police, on Sunday, a resident living in the 5100 block of Bancroft Drive found a bag floating

Lakeview sinkhole blocks intersection for weeks, repairs expected next week

2026-08-03T17:30:32-05:00August 3rd, 2026|News, WDSU|

A large hole at the intersection of Jewel and Canal streets in Lakeview has been blocking the intersection for several weeks, with repairs scheduled to begin next week, according to city officials. Neighbors in the area said the hole

New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board faces oversight push as BGR backs accountability changes

2026-08-03T17:13:51-05:00July 27th, 2026|News, WDSU|

The Bureau of Governmental Research is examining the future of the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board as the city council takes on increased oversight of the agency. BGR said the new law provides an opportunity to

Cleo Fields exits Congress race after district shake-up

2026-08-03T17:13:40-05:00July 24th, 2026|News, WDSU|

U.S. Rep. Cleo Fields says he will not seek re-election to Congress after a turbulent redistricting battle reshaped the future of Louisiana’s 6th Congressional District. Fields announced Wednesday that he will instead run to fill the unexpired term representing

Louisiana’s Heat Wave: Scorching Heat returns to the weather forecast next week

2026-07-24T14:53:57-05:00July 24th, 2026|News, WDSU|

If you’ve stepped outside today, you already know the story: the dry, blazing heat is back. After a short stretch of tropical moisture gave us a bit of rain relief, clear skies 

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