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Slidell Fishing Pier Open

Fri, 18 May 2012 23:14:00 CDT

St. Tammany Parish opened its new fishing pier in Slidell Friday morning.

Dead Dog Found With Kids, Parents Charged

Fri, 18 May 2012 23:09:00 CDT

Thibodaux Police charged a couple with child desertion and aggravated cruelty to animals.

Brother of Slain Student Arrested

Fri, 18 May 2012 23:01:00 CDT

The N.O.P.D. arrested the brother of the 15-year-old Kipp College Prep student killed in April.

Shone Badon Prayer Vigil And Benefit

Darian Trotter — Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT

The New Orleans teenager who drowned on Pontchartrain beach was remembered Friday night.

DOTD Changes Lights At Bonnabel To Lure More Drivers Away From Causeway Interchange

WGNO News — Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT

Move Aims To Reduce Illegal U-Turns On Causeway Blvd

The Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development has one more trick up its sleeves to help alleviate traffic congestion, and more specifically, illegal u-turns along Causeway Blvd near I-10.

Honoring Sister Through Swimming Lessons

Sandra Gonzalez — Fri, 18 May 2012 18:15:00 CDT

Latoya Kelly's number one mission in life is teaching others to swim. Her passion came from pain in 2003 when her younger sister, Ashley Kelly drowned in Lake Ponchartrain.

Life For Parents in Louisiana Raising Children With Disabilities May Get Tougher

Vanessa Bolano — Fri, 18 May 2012 00:00:00 CDT

Fight to Saving Early Steps Program

20-month-old Gavin Corbett was born with Smith-Magenis Syndrome. The disorder affects at least 1 in 25,000 and causes developmental delays. His father, Steve Corbett, explains, “He's a wonderful little kid. He's happy all the time, and he just needs a little help to do some things.”

NOPD investigating fatal St. Roch shooting

Fri, 18 May 2012 13:44:00 CDT

Police say someone shot a 19-year-old man multiple times in the 2500 block of North Tonti Street in the St. Roch neighborhood just before noon Friday. The man died at a local hospital.

Hammer and Heels: How to Pick the Perfect Patio Furniture

Anne Cutler — Fri, 18 May 2012 13:03:00 CDT

The Pool and Patio Center in Metairie has no shortage of outdoor furniture options, but picking the right one can be mind boggling. When helping a shopper, owner Bruce Aronson always starts by asking how they will use the space. He says that'll help decide what type of set will fit your needs. He then asks about your color palette and style. Aronson says, “It’s not only just like your interior, it’s no longer your backyard, it’s no longer a patio, it’s an outdoor room.”

Bayou St. John Gator Concerns

Thu, 17 May 2012 23:08:00 CDT

A 6-foot alligator has been seen cruising the waters of Bayou St. John near the Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Cathedral.