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    May 25, 2012 |Story| WGNO-LTV

  1. Termites 101

    Did you know New Orleans is the termite capitol of North America?  Entomologist Ed Martin says we have to contend with two species in the South.   
    WGNO News
    Did you know New Orleans is the termite capitol of North America?  Entomologist Ed Martin says we have to contend with two species in the South.    "Besides our regular native subterranean termites, we have the largest infestation of Formosan...
    2. Apr 18, 2012 |Story| WGNO-LTV

  2. Louisiana Man Received Medal From France During NOLA Navy Week

    NOLA Navy Week will give thousands of people a new appreciation for our military. But the respect reached an international level for a Louisiana man aboard a French frigate.
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    NOLA Navy Week will give thousands of people a new appreciation for our military. But the respect reached an international level for a Louisiana man aboard a French frigate. Leon Standifer was born in Mississippi and enlisted in the infantry during World...

    Tags: Awards and Prizes, France

    3. Apr 25, 2012 |Story| WGNO-LTV

  3. Two Suspects Accused In Series Of St Charles Parish Burglaries

    St Charles Parish deputies announced the arrest of two suspects Wednesday afternoon in connection with a series of broad daylight burglaries in the parish.
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    St Charles Parish deputies announced the arrest of two suspects Wednesday afternoon in connection with a series of broad daylight burglaries in the parish. Deputies say Dwayne Blair and Shalyn Oser used a rental car to pull off some of the burglaries....

    Tags: Firearms, Theft

    4. Mar 9, 2012 |Story| WGNO-LTV

  4. History Flies Into Lakefront Airport This Weekend

    "Witchcraft" is the name of the only World War II B-24 Liberator bomber -- in the world -- that still flies. The "Nine O Nine" is one of the remaining examples of a B-17 Flying Fortress that still takes to the sky. Both planes and a P-51 Mustang fighter plane will be at Lakefront Airport this weekend for the New Orleans stop of the Wings Of Freedom Tour.
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    "Witchcraft" is the name of the only World War II B-24 Liberator bomber -- in the world -- that still flies. The "Nine O Nine" is one of the remaining examples of a B-17 Flying Fortress that still takes to the sky. Both planes and a P-51 Mustang fighter...

    Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War

    5. Mar 23, 2012 |Story| WGNO-LTV

  5. 1940's Musical 'On The Air' Takes Over The Stage Door Canteen at The National WWII Museum

    In the mood for a 1940's musical? The National WWII Museum has brought back 'On The Air.' Vanessa Bolano gives us a look inside, and behind the scenes at the Stage Door Canteen.
    WGNO News
    In the mood for a 1940's musical? The National WWII Museum has brought back 'On The Air.' Vanessa Bolano gives us a look inside, and behind the scenes at the Stage Door Canteen. Performers Idella Johnson and Courtney Boe are comfortable on stage, but...

    Tags: Entertainment, Music Theater, Entertainment Events, Television Industry, Television Stations

    6. Dec 2, 2011 |Story| WGNO-LTV

  6. Historic Take on a Classic Musical

    You're likely familiar with the classic tunes of South Pacific, but this version may be different than what you've seen before.  It's directed with a historical twist, focusing on accuracy from the dialect to the storyline.
    You're likely familiar with the classic tunes of South Pacific, but this version may be different than what you've seen before.  It's directed with a historical twist, focusing on accuracy from the dialect to the storyline. Cathy Foy-Mahi plays...

    Tags: Entertainment, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Music

    7. Dec 7, 2011 |Story| WGNO-LTV

  7. New Exhibit at WWII Museum Commemorates Pearl Harbor Attack

    The National WWII Museum is inviting the public to share a day filled with observations, special events and an exhibition opening on Wednesday, December 7, the 70th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor.
    WGNO News
    The National WWII Museum is inviting the public to share a day filled with observations, special events and an exhibition opening on Wednesday, December 7, the 70th anniversary of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. The anniversary also marks the...

    Tags: Museums, Attack on Pearl Harbor (1941), Arts and Culture, Unrest, Conflicts and War

    8. Nov 4, 2011 |Story| WGNO-LTV

  8. Time To Fall Back: Why do we change our clocks?

    To be on time for your Sunday activities, remember to turn your clocks back one hour. The return to Standard Time is a great reminder to change the batteries in your smoke detectors, too.
    WGNO News
    To be on time for your Sunday activities, remember to turn your clocks back one hour. The return to Standard Time is a great reminder to change the batteries in your smoke detectors, too. Most of the United States, including New Orleans, will gain an...

    Tags: Science and Technology, World War I (1914-1918), Standards, Unrest, Conflicts and War

    9. Sep 29, 2011 |Story| WGNO-LTV

  9. Remembrances Pour In Of Archbishop Hannan

    Remembrances of Archbishop Phillip Hannan flowed on Thursday morning as news of his death at the age of 98 spread through New Orleans.
    WGNO News
    Remembrances of Archbishop Phillip Hannan flowed on Thursday morning as news of his death at the age of 98 spread through New Orleans. WGNO Facebook friends recalled memories of Hannan celebrating their confirmations and officiating at graduations....

    Tags: Bobby Jindal, Refugee, Mary L Landrieu, David Vitter, Facebook

    10. Sep 29, 2011 |Story| WGNO-LTV

  10. Archbishop Hannan Dies Peacefully In His Sleep Thursday Morning

    Early Thursday morning, around 3 o'clock, the New Orleans former Archbishop Hannan died peacefully in his sleep, according to a spokesperson from the Archdiocese.
    WGNO News
    Early Thursday morning, around 3 o'clock, the New Orleans former Archbishop Hannan died peacefully in his sleep, according to a spokesperson from the Archdiocese. Hannan was 98 years old and lived a long active life of service. He is best known as a WWII...

    Tags: WGNO

    11. Sep 29, 2011 |Story| WGNO-LTV

  11. The Book Of Hannan

    "I think he was a true American hero," Peter Finney, Jr told WGNO last December while reflecting on the life of Archbiship Philip Hannan and his autobiography "The Archbishop Wore Combat Boots". "And he really has lived an incredibly heroic and gifted life."
    WGNO News
    "I think he was a true American hero," Peter Finney, Jr told WGNO last December while reflecting on the life of Archbiship Philip Hannan and his autobiography "The Archbishop Wore Combat Boots". "And he really has lived an incredibly heroic and gifted...

    Tags: Clubs and Associations, WGNO

    12. Oct 3, 2011 |Story| WGNO-LTV

  12. Sneak Peek at WWII Museum's "Let Freedom Swing"

    New Orleans - It's a musical that takes you back to the songs of the 1940s! Back by popular demand at the World War Two Museum is "Let Freedom Swing".
    New Orleans - It's a musical that takes you back to the songs of the 1940s! Back by popular demand at the World War Two Museum is "Let Freedom Swing". New cast members join old favorites in a snazzy new version of the orginal. The actors say they love...

    Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War

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