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Families file suit over fatal Mississippi River towboat crash, claim boats weren't seaworthy

The suit was filed the families of two men who were thrown into the Mississippi River in the crash. Neither man's body was recovered.

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Man accused of stealing police SUV caught in New Orleans, police say

31-year-old Michael Stevens John was found in a New Orleans convenience store Tuesday night.

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Authorities continue search for man who stole police car

It all started at the Pilot Gas Station on Airline Highway around 5 a.m.

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Stolen sheriff's office SUV found in New Orleans; Suspect sought

Authorities are still looking for the man who stole the patrol car. He is described as a white man, believed to be in his late 20's or early 30's weighing 110 pounds

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Stolen sheriff's office SUV found in New Orleans; Suspect sought

Authorities are still looking for the man who stole the patrol car. He is described as a white man, believed to be in his late 20's or early 30's weighing 110 pounds

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St. Charles sheriff's office SUV crash chases stolen SCSO vehicle

Photos from the scene show that the sheriff's office SUV and a black sedan with significant damage to its front ends.

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Multi-car crash on Airline Dr. involving St. Charles deputy's SUV

Photos from the scene show that the sheriff's office SUV and a black sedan with significant damage to its front ends.

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Mom says video shows boy at child care center being dragged by arm

Detectives say they’ve looked at several different videos taken from security cameras inside the daycare.

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Army Corps recommends $3.2 billion levee protection plan for New Orleans

The Army Corps of Engineers' 50-year plan will help New Orleans levees keep pace with rising sea levels and sinking soil.

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St. Charles Parish Election Results

Voting ends at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 16. WWL-TV will have full coverage and live election results as the votes are tallied throughout the night.

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Freeze warnings expired for southeast Louisiana

Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 24°F are expected. Freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive plants and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

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Reenactors recreate 1811 slave uprising

In 1811, a group of roughly 200 to 500 slaves from sugar plantations in the area rose up against their enslavers.

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Wind advisory issued for south Louisiana until 5 p.m. Thursday

Winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph are possible throughout the afternoon.

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Flood advisory for Orleans, St. Tammany parishes until 1:30 p.m.

Forecasters say a slow-moving storm system will setup periods of heavy rainfall Friday morning into Saturday afternoon.

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Destrehan aunt arrested after 2-year-old dies in hot car

The St. Charles Parish Sheriff's Office said the girl aunt, Lezly Sanabria has been arrested and faces a negligent homicide charge.

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