The City of New Orleans has published a map showing locations of more than 400 crime cameras after losing a fight in court to keep the locations secret.Last month, the Louisiana Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal from the City of New Orleans after lower courts sided with a defense attorney who said the…… MORE
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Jefferson Parish disabled man dies after fire breaks out in apartment, officials say
A disabled man in Gretna was killed after food left unattended on a stove sparked a fire, according to Louisiana investigators.The state Fire Marshal’s Office, in a news release Wednesday, said the fire happened Tuesday just after 6 p.m. in an apartment complex in Gretna.The victim was a 55-year-old man who was confined to a…… MORE
Heads up: Increased risk of severe storms Easter Sunday for metro NOLA, Northshore, coastal MS
The risk of severe weather for parts of southeast Louisiana on Easter has increased.The National Weather Service and its Storm Prediction Center has upped the chances of severe weather for the New Orleans metro, the Northshore and coastal Mississippi on Sunday.Currently, the two regions sit at an enhanced risk of severe weather. WDSU meteorologist Kweilyn…… MORE
Coronavirus updates in Louisiana: 18,283 COVID-19 cases in state; 702 deaths reported
18,283 cases reported across state702 COVID-19 deaths63 out of 64 parishes with cases5,242 cases in New OrleansLouisiana Gov. John Bel Edwards is advising residents to not let up on social distancing measures ahead of Easter weekend, warning that the state could lose out on progress in fighting the coronavirus outbreak.According to the Louisiana Department of…… MORE
Coronavirus in Louisiana: The latest numbers and how to keep your family safe
Here you can get the latest information on the coronavirus, or COVID-19, in Louisiana and resources to be prepared and keep your family safe.The novel coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, is from the coronavirus family, which includes the common cold, but also includes more serious illnesses like SARS and MERS. While COVID-19 has a high…… MORE
Louisiana education leaders want governor to extend school closures for rest of 2019-20 school year
Education leaders in Louisiana are calling on the governor to support a measure that would close public school facilities for the rest of the school year due to COVID-19.The Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education sent a letter Thursday to Gov. John Bel Edwards about him supporting the decision to extend his school closures…… MORE
Maps show the latest number of coronavirus cases in Louisiana and Mississippi
As the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the United States continues to climb, we’re tracking the number of cases here in Louisiana. The coronavirus outbreak originated in Wuhan, China, and has since spread across the globe, impacting Italy, Canada and the United States to name a few countries. The first case of COVID-19 in…… MORE
How do experts come up with COVID-19 fatality predictions? Dr. Hebert explains:
Dr. Corey Hebert explains how medical and health officials come up with fatality predictions for COVID-19.Hebert, WDSU medical editor, said it starts out with reviewing data on infections, including its spread on communities.Check out the video for more information.READ MORE:How do experts come up with COVID-19 fatality predictions? Dr. Hebert explains:CHECK OUT WDSU:Get all the…… MORE
Best materials for masks during COVID-19 outbreak
Dr. Corey Hebert answers a question about the best kinds of material to use for masks during the COVID-19 outbreak.Hebert, WDSU medical editor, explains it’s all in using material that’s more tightly woven. So he advises against using crochet masks.Overall, Hebert says something is better than nothing.Check out the video for more information.READ MORE:Best materials…… MORE
How a 100-year-old vaccine for tuberculosis could help fight the novel coronavirus
As researchers scramble to find new drugs and vaccines for Covid-19, a vaccine that is more than a century old has piqued researchers’ interests. The Bacillus Calmette-Guerin vaccine — which was first developed to fight off tuberculosis — is being studied in clinical trials around the world as a way to fight the novel coronavirus.…… MORE
