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A law eliminating three Orleans Parish Judgeships is temporarily blocked, according to a judge in Baton Rouge>>>https://www.wdsu.com/article/baton-rouge-blocks-law-eliminating-three-orleans-parish-judgeships/71935526
The Louisiana Department of Health is now reporting 36 cases of Cyclospora in Louisiana. Five people have been hospitalized and no deaths have been reported>>>https://www.wdsu.com/article/louisiana-cyclospora-diarrhea-outbreak/71886065
Rain chances are decreasing, but there is still a possibility of isolated showers tonight and a chance of storms on Wednesday. Click the link in our bio for more on our bio>>>https://www.wdsu.com/article/ground-will-remain-saturated-for-much-of-the-week/71932214
Four people in St. John the Baptist Parish were rescued early Monday morning after their car was submerged in a canal. Body cam video shows the moment deputies saw the submerged car>>>https://www.wdsu.com/article/st-john-the-baptist-parish-rescue-submerged-car-in-garyville/71933291
St. Charles Parish schools announce the end of free meals for all students. Applications are now open for free and reduced meal eligibility as prices return following federal funding ending>>>https://www.wdsu.com/article/st-charles-public-schools-breakfast-lunch-no-longer-free/71921631
CYCLOSPORA CASES IN LOUISIANA: The Louisiana Department of Health has confirmed at least 20 cases of this intestinal illness. Health leaders chime in about what they are seeing in patients and how to protect yourself. https://tinyurl.com/2t424t75
A driver is hospitalized after NOPD says their car driving on I-10 crashed through a fence, onto train tracks and overturned. http://www.wdsu.com/article/new-orleans-driver-hospitalized-after-car-crashes-overturns-on-train-tracks/71923735
RT @FletcherWDSU: The next generation of Turley is coming to New Orleans! 🏈Kyle Turley 🤝Dean Turley ⚾️
Meta is committing more than $50 billion to North Louisiana data center>>>https://www.wdsu.com/article/north-louisiana-meta-data-center-largest-center/71920037
St. Charles Parish schools announce the end of free meals for all students. Applications are now open for free and reduced meal eligibility as prices return following federal funding ending>>>https://www.wdsu.com/article/st-charles-public-schools-breakfast-lunch-no-longer-free/71921631
Flooding in New Orleans this weekend was caused by pump station issues and clogged drains, with the Sewerage and Water Board citing employee error>>>https://www.wdsu.com/article/sewerage-and-water-board-temporary-pump-issues/71906769
The WDSU First Warning Weather team is watching a weakening frontal boundary that will move into the northern Gulf and could potentially spawn tropical development this weekend or early next week>>>
Today is a WDSU First Warning Weather Impact Day due to more rounds of downpours, thunderstorms, and flooding. Forecast: https://tinyurl.com/2vwpk9ua
Turn around, don't drown: The Canal Underpass is flooded after heavy rain moved through the area>>>https://www.wdsu.com/article/louisiana-weather-forecast-storm-new-orleans-impact-day-gulf-coast-flood-risk/71888320
A flash flood warning is in effect until 4:30 p.m. This is what it looks like in Mid-City on Banks Street>>>https://www.wdsu.com/article/impact-day-as-thunderstorms-may-contain-heavy-rains/71905434
Chalmette experienced some flooding after heavy rain moved into the area>>>https://www.wdsu.com/article/louisiana-weather-forecast-storm-new-orleans-impact-day-gulf-coast-flood-risk/71888320
The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans announced on Friday that all fencing in the 1100 block of Decatur Street will be removed by the end of the day>>>https://www.wdsu.com/article/louisiana-governor-audit-decatur-street-construction-project/71900049
The southbound bridge at Morrison and Crowder in New Orleans East is closed for emergency repairs due to rotting wooden pilings, with detours and traffic adjustments in place>>>http://www.wdsu.com/article/crowder-boulevard-bridge-closed-emergency-repairs/71899498
A waterspout was spotted off the coast of Biloxi this morning! 📷 Thomas Hester
Water spout spotted off the coast of Long Beach/Gulfport! 📷 Terriona Martin
We're tracking Tropical Downpours for the weekend. WDSU First Warning Weather Meteorologist Jordan West has the latest>>>https://www.wdsu.com/article/louisiana-weather-forecast-storm-new-orleans-impact-day-gulf-coast-flood-risk/71888320
Will they meet? After tense letter exchange, Mayor Moreno requests in-person meeting with Governor over city's financial future. https://www.wdsu.com/article/landry-moreno-new-orleans-loan-withdrawal-budget-fight/71890852
A war of words erupts between Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry and New Orleans Mayor Helena Moreno. A $110M loan request withdrawal is at the center of the debate. https://www.wdsu.com/article/landry-moreno-new-orleans-loan-withdrawal-budget-fight/71890852
The family of Nolan Wells plans to conduct an independent autopsy into the teen's mysterious death. https://www.wdsu.com/article/nolan-wells-independent-autopsy-mississippi-death/71889505
The IRS could owe you a Covid-era tax refund. Some people are learning they are owed thousands of dollars. Here's the information you need about claiming it before a key July 10th deadline. https://www.wdsu.com/article/covid-tax-refund-deadline/71870778
Forty-four years ago today, Pan Am Flight 759 crashed after taking off from Louis Armstrong International Airport, resulting in more than 150 fatalities. >> https://tinyurl.com/mrykb5eh
