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Float Like A Butterfly, Sting Like A Bee

Float Like A Butterfly, Sting Like A Bee

The Chance of Precipitation is 30


 

T-Storms Staying Down South… And A Waterspout … And Tropical Storm Barry

T-Storms Staying Down South… And A Waterspout … And Tropical Storm Barry

Your Weather Webcast for Wednesday 6/19/13 with Meteorologist Jeff Robbins


Navy football players charged in sex assault

One current and two former U.S. Naval Academy football players face rape and other charges stemming from an alleged attack on a female midshipman, the Navy said. The charges grew out of a Naval Criminal Investigative Service probe of allegations by th...

With new $14 billion hurricane protection system, who's responsible?: Sandy Rosenthal and H.J. Bosworth Jr.

The chair of the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority recently made headlines when he testified before a congressional hearing in Washington declaring that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is a "complete disaster." Garret Graves, testifying before the Senate...

Covington property owners to see small drop in property taxes

The Covington City Council has slightly reduced the city's property tax millage, but city officials said the savings to property owners will be miniscule. The council voted unanimously Tuesday night to reset the millage for 2013 at a rate slightly...

Crews break ground on new clubhouse

Ground is broken on a new clubhouse at the Joseph Bartholomew Sr. Golf Course.

Senate rejects amendments by David Vitter, others, to tighten security in immigration bill

WASHINGTON - So far, the Senate is rejecting most amendments to a major immigration bill designed to strengthen enforcement beyond that already provided in the legislation.That happened late Tuesday to a proposal by Sen. David Vitter, R-La., who wanted to...

Peachtree: Drink of the Day

Peachtree: Drink of the Day

By Ben at the Ohm Lounge (601 Tchoupitoulas)

2 peach wedges, muddled
1 1/4 oz. Tanqueray Gin
1/2 oz. Benedictine
1/2 oz. Creme de Peche
1/2 oz. simple syrup
1/2 oz. lemon juice
2 dashes Angostura Bitters

Shake with ice, …

Orleans sheriff outlines plans for prison evacuation

Sheriff Marlin Gusman says barcoded armbands that will track inmates are part of his hurricane preparedness plan.

NBA taking applications for All-Star Game vendor diversity list ahead of the February event in New Orleans

With the NBA All-Star game coming to the New Orleans Arena on Feb. 16, the professional basketball league is launching its annual Vendor Diversity Program in the city, under which local businesses owned by women and minorities can qualify...

Suspects sought for attempted robbery in the French Quarter

The NOPD is searching for two suspects that attempted to rob a woman as she walked in the 900 block of Conti Street.

Ousted founder of Men's Wearhouse fights back

George Zimmer, the ousted founder and executive chairman of Men's Wearhouse, says Wednesday he was dismissed after he and the company's board disagreed about how it should look.

Bobby Jindal, Lil Wayne and Trayvon Martin featured in some of the web's best reading: Jarvis DeBerry

Gov. Bobby Jindal claims in an op-ed published at Politico.com Tuesday that people on the political left have some issues with the First Amendment. The governor's Politico op-ed has many flaws, and some unintentional laugh lines, but it was encouraging...

St. John Parish crime report, June 19

This brief comes directly from the St. John Parish Sheriff's Office daily crime report. Clyde Carter, 57, Historic West Street, Garyville, LA, was arrested on 6/18/2013 and booked with aggravated battery by domestic battery....

Wild Bill’s got Bacon Ice Cream…and Bacon Martinis, Bacon Air Freshener & BLT’s with the Major Bacon Band

Wild Bill’s got Bacon Ice Cream…and Bacon Martinis, Bacon Air Freshener & BLT’s with the Major Bacon Band

All things bacon when the Major Bacon Band takes the stage.  Wednesday nights at Banks Street Bar in New Orleans Mid-City.  Wild Bill says it’s a feast for all the senses.


Raw video: Waterspout touches down near Grand Isle Wednesday

A waterspout touched town near Grand Isle Wednesday afternoon.

Police seeking missing 15-year-old girl from N.O. East

"Officers are asking the public's help in finding 15-year old Shanna Rodgers, who was last seen yesterday at about 10:00 P.M."

Slidell Police arrest reports, June 10-16

The following arrests were reported by Slidell Police Chief Randy Smith: June 10, 2013 Jessica Lingoni, 22, 39332 Rosalind Drive, Slidell. Arrested For: Driving While Intoxicated, Improper Lane Usage, No Insurance, Possession of a Schedule II Narcotic. Emon Shokoohi, 33,...

Rev. Zebadee Bridges Sr., longtime church and community leader, dies at 87

The Rev. Zebadee Bridges Sr., a force in local pulpits and politics for more than 40 years, died Monday (June 16) at his New Orleans home. He was 87.The pastor of Asia Baptist Church from 1961 until he retired in...

Residents: Waterspout near Grand Isle damages roof of one camp

At least one waterspout popped up near Grand Isle Wednesday afternoon.

Viewers snap photos of a water spout near Grand Isle Wednesday

Viewers in Grand Isle said a Water Spout caused minor damage in Grand Isle Wednesday.

Landrieu administration ignored warnings months before Kerlerec house burned down, neighbors say

After months of frustrating and unsuccessful calls to the city asking that something be done about a number of blighted properties in their 7th Ward neighborhood, Jacques Morial and Pat O'Brien took it upon themselves to take the issue directly...

Ex-BP employees face new indictments over spill

Federal prosecutors have secured new indictments against a former BP engineer and a former BP executive charged separately with obstructing investigations of the company's 2010 oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico.

Prairieville, Bridge city men booked on child pornography charges

Louisiana Attorney General Buddy Caldwell said Prairieville and Bridge City men were arrested Tuesday on child pornography charges.

Science camp experiment sends 3 to hospital

Elaine Simmons, an official at St. Scholastica Academy, says 911 was called after two boys and the teacher were injured.

School resumes camp after science experiment accident

A Covington science camp reopened a day after two students were hurt in an experiment that went wrong. Both are being treated for burns, one in Shreveport and the other in Baton Rouge.

David Vitter quick to criticize Obama call to reduce U.S. nuclear arsenal

WASHINGTON -- It didn't take Sen. David Vitter, R-La., long to respond to President Barack Obama's speech Wednesday in which the president vowed to do more to reduce the threat of nuclear war.Obama, speaking in the eastern side of Berlin's...

Thousands of tea party activists rip IRS at rally

Thousands of tea party activists gathered Wednesday outside the Capitol in loud protest of the Internal Revenue Service, seeking to keep the beleaguered agency's scandal afloat nearly six weeks after the news first broke.

Gov. Bobby Jindal seems torn between the future and now: James Varne/noon chat

It seems to me Louisiana Gov. Bobby Jindal is in a curious position. On the one hand, he still retains the enormous power that goes with the chief executive in most Southern states. On the other hand, he often seems...

NOPD investigating Sunday CBD bicycle theft from parking garage

NOPD says a man stole a bicycle in the CBD Sunday.

Heart of Louisiana: Melrose

The paintings of Louisiana folk artist Clementine Hunter tell the story of plantation life along the Cane River a century ago. The Melrose Plantation in Natchitoches Parish is also an important part of the Creole culture of the state. FOX 8's Dave McNamara takes us there in this edition of Heart of Louisiana.

Construction at Tulane's new stadium running on schedule

Green Wave fans and supporters have been willing to open their wallets to ensure the university finally gets back something it hasn't had since the old Tulane Stadium closed in 1974: an on-campus football experience.

Police seeking missing 15-year-old girl from N.O. East

"Officers are asking the public's help in finding 15-year old Shanna Rodgers, who was last seen yesterday at about 10:00 P.M."

Friends, family try to understand death of 5-year-old girl

Jefferson Parish Sheriff's investigators say a 13-year-old boy killed his young sister when he tried wrestling moves on the 5-year-old girl.

Tropical Depression 2 becoming better organized

Tropical Depression 2 is becoming better organized. An Air Force reconnaissance plane will check it later today.At 10:00 a.m. CDT the center the tropical depression was located near latitude 19.6 north, longitude 94.5 west. The depression is moving toward the...

Upcoming lane, ramp closures in the New Orleans area

Louisiana DOTD announced the following upcoming lane and ramp closures Wednesday.

NOPD: Bank robbed in Mid City Wednesday

NOPD says there was an armed bank robbery Wednesday.

Eastern New Orleans shooting victim dies in hospital

A man who was shot in eastern New Orleans Tuesday night has died, according to New Orleans police.

6 Terrebonne Parish oystermen arrested

Authorities say six Terrebonne Parish oystermen were arrested for taking oysters during a closed season.

Mandeville police arrest moving company owner for extorting customer

Mandeville Police have arrested the owner of "Mr. Move" moving company and charged him with Extortion and Unauthorized use of a Movable.

Hulk burglar, Jimmy Hoffa search and Fox8 forecast: NOLA Now

Check out what's happening with Diya Chacko in the Nola.com | The Times-Picayune newsroom and get Fox8's weather forecast for Wednesday morning, June 19, 2013.

Mandeville Police arrest Metairie moving company owner for extortion

Mandeville Police have arrested a Metairie moving company owner following an investigation into an incident in which his company allegedly withheld a woman's property when she would not pay an extravagant bill. Dundwoodie McDuffie, 45, 4817 Folse Drive Metairie, has...

Tropical Storm Barry forms in Gulf of Mexico

The National Hurricane Center said the second tropical storm of the 2013 Atlantic hurricane season has formed in the Gulf of Mexico.

TD #2 becomes Tropical Storm Barry in the Gulf of Mexico

TD #2 becomes Tropical Storm Barry in the Gulf of Mexico

Data from an Air Force reconnaissance aircraft indicate that Tropical Depression Two has strengthened and is now Tropical Storm Barry, the second tropical storm of the 2013 hurricane
season.

Forecasters expect TS Barry to head nearly due west, toward Mexico …

Steve Gleason’s response to Atlanta DJs is why we love him

Steve Gleason’s response to Atlanta DJs is why we love him

New Orleans hero Steve Gleason wasn’t as offended as most folks were by the Atlanta sports talk show hosts’ tasteless bit on his struggle with ALS.  And yesterday, his response to the morning zoo skit was typical Gleason.

Steve Gleason …

IRS to pay $70 million in employee bonuses, senator says

WASHINGTON -- The Internal Revenue Service is about to pay $70 million in employee bonuses despite an Obama administration directive to cancel discretionary bonuses because of automatic spending cuts enacted this year, according to a GOP senator.Sen. Chuck Grassley of...

Critics hail Daniel Radcliffe's latest stage turn

Daniel Radcliffe has won magical reviews for his latest stage role as a disabled Irish dreamer in Martin McDonagh's "The Cripple of Inishmaan."

Kitten rescued on Elevated Expressway Wed., Humane Society of La. says

The Humane Society of Louisiana says a kitten was rescued from the Elevated Expressway Wednesday.

Taylor Swift’s “22? covered by Saintsations

Taylor Swift’s “22? covered by Saintsations

The New Orleans Saints cheerleaders recorded a video cover of Taylor Swift’s hit song “22″ while on the set of their 2013 calendar shoot in Lafitte.

 

Find the Saintsations on Facebook: www.facebook.com/NewOrleansSaintsations


No tapering: Federal Reserve to continue stimulus

The Federal Reserve gave no indication Wednesday that it plans to scale back its purchases of bonds and other assets, as it continues its efforts to boost the U.S. economy.

Obama says 'Lives have been saved' by NSA surveillance programs

BERLIN -- Trying to tamp down concerns about government over-reach, President Barack Obama on Wednesday defended U.S. Internet and phone surveillance programs as narrowly targeted efforts that have saved lives and thwarted at least 50 terror threats."This is not a...
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