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New Orleans area news and updates from WDSU-TV. Instagram & Snapchat: wdsu6
Joined November 2008
Wild video: NOPD urges residents not to take matters into their own hands after video shows a man who rigged a flash bang in his truck to deter car burglars >>
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North Korea warns US to prepare for a 'Christmas gift,' but no one's sure what to expect
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A Louisiana student with autism who loves @taylorswift13 had a great first day of school thanks to a teacher who went above and beyond to calm his nerves.
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Frozen hash browns recalled because they might contain chopped up golf balls
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New Orleans goes 18 days without a murder; crime experts say its the longest stint in years | Click on the image to read the full story
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BREAKING NEWS: According to Gov. John Bel Edwards, more than 6,000 Louisiana children now have COVID-19. This is an increase of more than 3,000 cases in just four days.
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This 'Sesame Street' Muppet will become the first to experience homelessness
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It is with broken hearts that we share that WDSU lost a beloved member of our team today. Our hearts are with the McCord and Ensminger families at this time.
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WHOA!.Two waterspouts are over the lake right now near the Twin Span in Slidell!.Source: Ehryel Wade
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A man takes pictures of high waves along the shore of Lake Pontchartrain as Hurricane Ida nears, Sunday, Aug. 29, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
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ABSOLUTELY HORRIBLE: Hurricane Ida ripped the roof off Lady of the Sea Hospital in Galliano >>
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Talk about the Louisiana spirit!.These teens in Lafitte have been filling sandbags and stacking them for 14 hours straight. They are showing no signs of stopping, despite a mandatory evacuation in place.
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I'm sorry, who gave Edna Karr permission to go THIS hard?! This is a must-watch video! 😲🔥🔥🔥 📹 InspireNOLA
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HAPPENING NOW: Protesters have chained themselves to doors and blocked every entrance of New Orleans City Court demanding evictions be stopped during the COVID-19 pandemic >>
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New Orleans rapper Rob49 pays bond for a number of non-violent offenders ahead of Father's Day | Click on the image to read the full story
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This is unreal. For the second time this year, WDSU's Tower Camera has captured a large tornado on the ground in the Lower Ninth Ward and Arabi. Our hearts are broken.
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Wow! Satellite imagery from NOAA shows the lightning inside Hurricane Laura. 📹 NOAA
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EMOTIONAL PHOTOS: Saints Quarterback Drew Brees did the only thing he knew to do after a loss like that against the Bucs last night. spend two hours with his family after the game in the endzone. ⚜️
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WDSU Chief Meteorologist Margaret Orr chokes back tears reading a dire warning from the National Hurricane Center, saying the message reminds her of Hurricane Katrina. Please take this storm seriously.
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TRAGIC VIDEO: Firefighters with Engine 38 pulled a man from a collapsed house in Uptown New Orleans as Hurricane Ida approaches the city.
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New video 🎥.Free-agent quarterback Colin Kaepernick accepted a New Orleans Saints wide receiver's invitation to work out together today. Here is a look at the practice held at Edna Karr. >>
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JUST IN: A Louisiana House committee approved a bill Tuesday that would decriminalize and regulate marijuana for recreational use, despite opposition from sheriffs and prosecutors.
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UNBELIEVABLE: Hurricane Ida rips the roof off a house in Larose, LA. Courtesy of Whanita Lynn
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The Krewe of Muses honored the lives of the 14 people killed in the Bourbon St. Terror Attack. There was a banner showing all their names at the start of the parade.
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LSU National Championships in recent years:. 2019 - LSU Football.2021 - LSU Men's Outdoor Track and Field.2022 - LSU Dance Team.2023 - LSU Women's Basketball.2023 - LSU Men's Baseball.2024 - LSU Dance Team.2024 - LSU Women's Gymnastics. Who is next?.
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Honey Badger coming home?! Listen to Tyrann Matthieu speak about the idea of playing for the New Orleans Saints
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14-year-old, 12-year-old sisters accused of killing their mother say they are innocent
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CONTINUING COVERAGE: Portia Pollock was stabbed to death during a carjacking in the Seventh Ward yesterday. Her family shared this video with us of her drumming as they continue to grieve her loss.
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Look at this @Saints fan who wanted to dress like a Marshon Lattimore football card for Halloween! He lives in Colorado but he was born in New Orleans and is a die-hard Saints fan. His family says the card was a DIY project and probably took us about 20 hours total to make.
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One year ago today we lost our beloved coworker and friend Carley McCord. We miss her everyday. 🌈
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Video: A confirmed large tornado is on the ground in the Lower Ninth Ward and is moving East. You need to take shelter now. >>
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This is WILD! Check out the amount of snow and ice still on the Huey P. Long Bridge!
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After 45 years at WDSU, Chief Meteorologist Margaret Orr announces her retirement, set for the end of March. Share your messages to Margaret here and help us celebrate her incredible career.
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BREAKING UPDATE: Krewe of Red Beans issued a statement announcing that it is returning $20,000 to Rouses and will no longer be shopping at their stores
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EXTREMELY DANGEROUS FLOODING: A rescue is underway at the Canal Street Underpass after a person drove a truck around the barricades and into the flood water. We cannot stress this enough. STAY OFF THE ROADS
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INCREDIBLE RESCUE: With just seconds to spare, a Good Samaritan rescued a man who drove into flood waters at the Canal Underpass, saving his life.
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Would it even be a Louisiana Halloween without a baby in a crawfish boil?
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A nurse in Missouri says she's seen more COVID-19 deaths in the last 2 weeks than the past 6 months
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HARD TO WATCH: A man who evacuated to New Orleans before Hurricane Laura made landfall is overcome with emotion telling us how he lost everything. He says his daughter only has six diapers left. How you can help >>
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We are seeing aftermath video of the fiery crash on I-55 between Ruddock and Manchac. Video Courtesy: Carolyn Miller.
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THANK YOU DREW: For your devotion to our city, your leadership, and your love. You'll always be our quarterback ⚜️
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This might be the best view of the snow in the city! This was from the Hot Tin balcony in New Orleans! Source: Chef Brian Landry
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DEVASTATING: here's a look at the flooding happening in Laplace.Courtesy of Gene Franques
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DO NOT DO THIS! This is very dangerous. The river is already high, and with the storm surge it makes the already bad conditions worse.
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Is there anything better than seeing kids playing in the snow? Lifelong memories are being made in Ponchatoula! ❄️
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22-year-old YouTuber shot dead by pregnant girlfriend in viral stunt gone wrong
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Terrifying video shows the moment a confirmed rain-wrapped tornado moved over the Bonnet Carre Spillway Bridge. This storm is now over the lake. >>
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Happy Anniversary to Margaret Orr WDSU Chief Meteorologist! She has been with WDSU for 42 years! Leave Margaret a congratulations in the comments below! 🎉
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21-year-old student youngest candidate to run for Orleans Parish School Board
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Mia X donates truckload of food to Ozanam Inn, gives to nonprofits to celebrate 51st birthday
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BREAKING NEWS: The oldest living World War II veteran, New Orleans' own Lawrence Brooks, has died at the age of 112, according to the National WWII Museum.
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Spotted on the parade route! Jameis Winston really loves New Orleans, and man, do we really love him!
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News we love!!! 💜💚.This lady has been trying for 5 years to get a Muses shoe. This NOPD officer heard her comment and gave her a shoe! 📷 Ken Lawrence
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Entergy customers are sounding off about high bills. Many of them stepped up to the mic at the @NOLACityCouncil meeting Tuesday morning. How much has your utility bill jumped?
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HILARIOUS! Visit New Orleans asked Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles players to pronounce New Orleans street names. and their attempts will have you belly laughing! 📹 Visit New Orleans
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🚨Warning. Disturbing video. 🚨.Linda Frickey's family asked that we share this video with the public of the moments leading up to the carjacking that claimed her life. They want to bring awareness to the crime problem in the city. View at your own risk >>
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HAPPY 100TH BIRTHDAY, ANNIE MAE!.Annie Mae has 15 kids, 68 grandkids, 63 great-grandkids, and 23 great-great grandkids 😱 Her first job in the New Orleans area was as a "bus girl" at Commander's Palace. We hope your 100th birthday was a great one! 🎉🎂🎈
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WATCH OUT! .Another risk out there during flooding. wildlife! 👀👀.This gator was seen In the 3900 of Downman Road this morning! 😱
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Incredible video from NOLA Ready of the flood gates closing in the New Orleans area!!
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A New Orleans woman is celebrating a special birthday. Mrs. Eloise Stephens Louis turned 102 years old today. She is one of the oldest living graduates of McDonogh 35 Senior High School and a life-long member of First Free Mission Baptist Church. We hope she has a great day!
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WHAT A MOMENT: Mark Ingram led the Who Dat chant before today's game against the Bucs, and man. did we miss this! Welcome home! ⚜️
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Nacho is clearly innocent.
This is Nacho. The kitchen exploded. That is all we know at this time. Offered to help get to the bottom of it. 14/10 thank you Nacho
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