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New Orleans area news and updates from WDSU-TV. Instagram & Snapchat: wdsu6

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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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America’s oldest World War II veteran celebrates 112th birthday
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Frozen hash browns recalled because they might contain chopped up golf balls
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Couple sells everything to sail the world, boat sinks on day 2
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Three boys broke into a zoo and stoned a flamingo to death
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CHILLS! Watch Drew Brees lead the Who Dat chant one last time 🖤💛
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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: The lightning inside of Hurricane Ida looks like fireworks! 🤯⚡
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🙏🙏 We will get through this. We always do.
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Video footage from Grand Isle as Hurricane Ida makes landfall
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Crocs introduces high-heeled shoes
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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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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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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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Elementary school teacher accused of having wine in classroom
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Wow! Satellite imagery from NOAA shows the lightning inside Hurricane Laura. 📹 NOAA
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New Orleans woman goes from waiting tables to owning cosmetic empire
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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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It's official! 💜💚💛
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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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Starburst is releasing bags filled with only the pink ones
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#BREAKING Louisiana voters have approved an anti-abortion amendment >>
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Sean Payton on the impact he had on the Saints:
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UNBELIEVABLE: Hurricane Ida rips the roof off a house in Larose, LA Courtesy of Whanita Lynn
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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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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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One year ago today we lost our beloved coworker and friend Carley McCord. We miss her everyday. 🌈
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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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WE MISSED YOU!! 💛⚜🖤 WHO DAT!!!
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McDonald's starts using fresh beef today
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The next Mardi Gras is February 13, 2024. Plan accordingly.
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These Disney princesses will steal your heart
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SHUT 👏 OUT 👏
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The view from outside the Smoothie King Center right now 😭
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Would it even be a Louisiana Halloween without a baby in a crawfish boil?
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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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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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22-year-old YouTuber shot dead by pregnant girlfriend in viral stunt gone wrong
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#BREAKING Gov. John Bel Edwards pleads with residents in the path of Hurricane Laura to evacuate now while there is still time
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Plan accordingly.
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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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Drew Brees on last night's tornado 🙏♥
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HURRICANE IDA IMPACT: Here is a look at the storm surge in Grand Isle
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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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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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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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A Pelican swims in flood waters in Mandeville 📷 Guesthouse on Girod.
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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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🚨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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SAINTS WIN!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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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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Police: Man snaps woman's neck after she says 'no' to marriage proposal
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Nacho is clearly innocent
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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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Spotted 👀👀 in the WDSU Newsroom! Thanks for stopping by, John Goodman!
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Happy National Gumbo Day to those who celebrate! Here are some of the pictures of your recipe. Are you fan of potato salad in the bowl? On the side? At all?
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ULL students upset over $999 online textbook
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Common hair dye ingredient causes woman’s face to swell like a ‘lightbulb’
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Fundraiser started for longtime French Quarter doorman
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HYSTERICAL 🤣🤣 Reporter: Coach, can you give us an update on Drew Brees? Sean Payton: Nope, eating a bagel Reporter: Right, but about Bree... Sean Payton: I CANT HEAR YOU OVER THIS DELICIOUS BAGEL
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Giant inflatable colon stolen in Kansas City
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CONGRATULATIONS to @MargaretOrr for celebrating 40 years with @wdsu She has devoted her entire career to giving the New Orleans Metro the most accurate and timely forecasts. Tweet her a nice message for her to read later today!
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🦐MASSIVE SHRIMP!🦐 At least 40 fishermen and shrimpers are out on the lakefront catching tons of shrimp as Tropical Storm Zeta heads towards New Orleans.
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There is a right way to second-line, and it all comes down to the foot work.
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HAPPY MARDI GRAS!!! 💚💛💜
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SPOOKY! 👀👀 A shot of a lifetime! Rachael Hendrick of Slidell was vacationing in Houston last night when she got this picture of a bat flying over the Hunter's moon! JUST in time for Halloween! 🦇🌕
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Gotta love New Orleans! Check out this video of a man dressed as a blind ref walking around Oakwood mall. Video courtesy: Terence Stckman Pierre. #nola #neworleans #louisiana #saints #whodat
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AERIAL IMAGES: This is a look over the chemical plant fire in Lake Charles after Hurricane Laura made landfall >>
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Welcome to the world, Elle Gray! Gina Swanson gave birth to her second child yesterday. Elle weighed six pounds and everyone is doing great!
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