Vanessa Johnson
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Precautionary boil water advisory issued for Abita Springs
The entire town of Abita Springs is under a precautionary boil water advisory. → Read More
Blood donations: A personal story
As WDSU partners with The Blood Center for a Day of Service Blood Drive, Julius Gibbs and his mother share their personal story of how blood donations have impacted their lives. → Read More
The Blood Center to host MLK Day of Service blood drive
Did you know that every three seconds, someone needs blood? This Monday, WDSU is teaming up with The Blood Center for a Day of Service blood drive. → Read More
NOPD investigating 7th Ward shooting
Initial reports show a victim was found inside of a vehicle. → Read More
Pedestrian hit on Pontchartrain Expressway
Louisiana State Police say the woman suffered a head injury. → Read More
LSU Championship celebration to be held Saturday
Fans are encouraged to cheer on the National Champion LSU Tiger football team at a parade Saturday, Jan. 18. → Read More
NOPD: Baby found dead at Central City home
New Orleans police say the infant was found unresponsive by his big sister. → Read More
Jefferson Parish Schools approves 2020-21 academic calendar
The first day of school is August 6, students will have three four-day weekends, and the school year ends for students on May 21. → Read More
NOPD: Man shot in neck early Thursday morning
New Orleans police are investigating an early morning shooting in the East → Read More
NOPD investigating double homicide
New Orleans police are investigating a homicide in the 4800 block of Prentiss Avenue. Police say initial reports show there are two victims. No further details are available at this time. New Orleans police are investigating a homicide in the 4800 block of Prentiss Avenue. Police say initial reports show there are two victims. No further details are available at this time. → Read More
Robin Thicke to reign as Bacchus LII
The Krewe of Bacchus will host its first legacy monarch this year. → Read More
NOLA ChristmasFest kicks off Friday
WDSU's Heath Allen gets a joyful fright while riding the ice slide at NOLA ChristmasFest. → Read More
1 Dead, 3 injured in helicopter crash at Fort Polk
Early this morning, an Army helicopter accident occurred in the JRTC and Fort Polk training area. → Read More
Water will be cut off overnight in parts of St. Tammany Parish
Water main repairs along Hwy 59 will require an overnight service disruption in St. Tammany Parish. Once restored a Precautionary Boil Advisory will take effect. → Read More
Precautionary Boil Water Advisory Issued for Limited Area in New Orleans East
Water pressure in the affected area dropped below 20 psi due to a vehicle striking a fire hydrant in the 16900 block of Chef Menteur Highway. SWBNO crews are working now to make repairs and restore pressure. → Read More
One person killed in St. Claude Ave. shooting
NOPD is investigating an early morning shooting on St. Claude Avenue → Read More
Looking for back to school help? Check out these free backpack giveaways
Organizations across Southeast Louisiana are hosting free backpack giveaways to make sure students are classroom ready. → Read More
New Orleans woman killed in Harvey shooting
JPSO says friends of the victim tried to rush her to a hospital, but she died after their car broke down on the CCC. → Read More
Man dies after crashing into Metairie canal
A man lost his life Thursday morning after crashing his car into a canal in Metairie. → Read More
Deputies on scene of SWAT roll in Metairie
Jefferson Parish Sheriff Deputies and SWAT Team are on the scene of a SWAT roll in Metairie. → Read More