WDSU New Orleans
New Orleans, LA · English · TV & web
A local news outlet based in New Orleans, covering regional events, weather, and community issues with a focus on Louisiana. It reports on topics such as hurricanes, storms, and local law enforcement.
- 17/day · 7-day avg
- Top beat: Crime
- Tracked since 2026
- 2 New Orleans, LA peers
Latest stories
- St. Tammany assault victim Bobby Couvillion calls sheriff’s apology ‘disingenuous’ in statementBobby Couvillion, a victim of an alleged assault by St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Randy Smith, criticized the sheriff's apology as disingenuous and misleading. Smith turned himself in following an investigation into the May 29 incident at a steakhouse.
- New Orleans police investigating death incident in Lake Terrace/ Lake Oaks NeighborhoodNew Orleans police are investigating a possible drowning incident in the Lake Terrace/Lake Oaks neighborhood on Sunday evening, with the initial call received around 3:19 p.m. at the 1800 block of Lakeshore Drive.
- Roseland town hall to address water safety after Smitty's Supply explosionA town hall meeting in Roseland addresses water safety concerns following an explosion at Smitty's Supply, with testing showing safe drinking water but ongoing issues with chemical contamination in local ponds and rivers.
- Orleans Parish deputy arrested for bringing firearm into jailDeputy Joseph Talton of the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office was terminated and arrested after an internal investigation found he brought a firearm into the Orleans Justice Center jail. A supervisor discovered an unloaded gun in his bag, leading to immediate action.
- Washington Parish Sheriff's Office finds body of missing tuber in Bogue Chitto RiverThe Washington Parish Sheriff's Office found the body of 18-year-old Jonis Warren, a missing tuber, in the Bogue Chitto River after a 911 call reported him going under water. Divers and sonar equipment were used to locate and recover the body.
- Washington Parish Sheriff's Office finds body of missing tuber in Bogue Chitto RiverThe Washington Parish Sheriff's Office found the body of 18-year-old Jonis Warren, a missing tuber, in the Bogue Chitto River after a 911 call reported him submerging and not resurfacing. Divers and sonar equipment were used to locate and recover the body, which was then handed over to the coroner's office.
- Train back on track after Metairie derailment blocked crossings overnightA train derailment in Metairie blocked crossings overnight but has since been restored to the track, with roads beginning to reopen. No spills were reported.
- St. Tammany assault victim Bobby Couvillion calls sheriff’s apology ‘disingenuous’ in statementBobby Couvillion, a victim of an alleged assault by St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Randy Smith, criticized the sheriff's apology as disingenuous, while Smith was charged with felony and misdemeanor counts following the incident.
- St. Tammany assault victim Bobby Couvillion calls sheriff’s apology ‘disingenuous’ in statementBobby Couvillion, a victim of an alleged assault by St. Tammany Parish Sheriff Randy Smith, criticized the sheriff's apology as disingenuous, while Smith was charged with felony and misdemeanor counts following the incident.
- New Orleans pedestrian killed in collision with RTA busA 47-year-old man died after being struck by an RTA bus in New Orleans early Sunday. Police are investigating the collision at the intersection of South Claiborne Avenue and Jackson Avenue.
- Three shot, one dead in Little Woods shootingA man was shot and killed in a triple shooting in the Little Woods neighborhood of New Orleans, with two other people injured. Police are investigating and seeking information from the public.
- Train back on track after Metairie derailment blocked crossings overnightA train derailment in Metairie blocked crossings overnight but has since been back on track, with roads starting to reopen.
- New Orleans pedestrian killed in collision with RTA busA 47-year-old man died after being struck by an RTA bus in New Orleans early Sunday.
- Heavy downpours earlier in Slidell & Mississippi caused flooded roadways Saturday eveningHeavy rain caused flooded roadways in Slidell and Mississippi on Saturday, with some areas receiving 6-10 inches of rain. Flash flood warnings were in effect, but the heaviest rain has passed.
- Orleans Parish deputy arrested for bringing firearm into jailDeputy Joseph Talton of the Orleans Parish Sheriff’s Office was terminated and arrested after an internal investigation found he brought an unloaded firearm into the Orleans Justice Center jail. The incident involved an unauthorized tote, and the investigation is ongoing.