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New Orleans sanitation audit finds $21M deficit, 8,000 ineligible addresses getting trash service

2026-08-19T15:37:13-05:00August 19th, 2026|News, WDSU|

The Louisiana Legislative Auditor has released a report outlining major issues connected to the City of New Orleans' Trash and Recycling services. An audit requested by Mayor Helena Moreno found that the city's trash and recycling system is losing money, with thousands of addresses receiving services when they aren't eligible.

New Orleans, Jefferson Parish officials announce resources ahead of extreme heat

2026-08-17T14:01:35-05:00August 17th, 2026|News, WDSU|

The National Weather Service in New Orleans has issued an Extreme Heat Warning for Sunday, as temperatures could feel as hot as 115 degrees. An Extreme Heat Watch is also in effect for

New Orleans health leaders encourage use of doxy PEP amid high STI rates

2026-08-14T17:23:40-05:00August 14th, 2026|News, WDSU|

Louisiana has some of the nation's highest rates of sexually transmitted infections, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The concerning rates have prompted New Orleans health officials to

Nolan Wells’ family issues statement on accusations of not cooperating with investigations

2026-08-14T17:23:49-05:00August 14th, 2026|News, WDSU|

The legal team for Nolan Wells' family has responded to allegations from the Jackson County District Attorney's office that the family is not cooperating after missing a deadline to

Jason Williams wins second Orleans Parish District Attorney term after drawing no challengers

2026-08-14T17:24:05-05:00August 12th, 2026|News, WDSU|

The Orleans Parish District Attorney has won a second term outright after drawing no challengers during qualifying. District Attorney Jason Williams was the only candidate to qualify for the race. Williams was

Tropical Storm Cristobal forms over the Central Subtropical Atlantic, watching 2 other areas

2026-08-12T14:34:07-05:00August 12th, 2026|News, WDSU|

Tropical Storm Cristobal, the 3rd named storm of the season, officially formed over the Central Subtropical Atlantic Wednesday morning.

New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board testing third round of water samples in Algiers after coliform detected

2026-08-12T14:13:44-05:00August 12th, 2026|News, WDSU|

A boil water advisory issued for a portion of Algiers remains in effect Wednesday after more water samples tested positive for coliform.

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