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National Weather Service issues 'Particularly Dangerous Situation' alert

The National Weather Service has issued what is called a “Particularly Dangerous Situation” for southeast Louisiana, an event that is not common and could mean dangerous weather on the way.

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Stores hope to attract post-Christmas customers after slow shopping season

Christmas may be over, but the post holiday shopping season isn't.

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Orleans mail-in, absentee, early ballots to be recounted in CCC toll vote

A judge in Baton Rouge has ordered a recount of the Crescent City Connection toll extension vote.

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Wanted Michigan sex offender arrested in Belle Chasse

A wanted child sex offender from Michigan was arrested in Belle Chasse near a bus stop Friday.

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West Bank without tolls during morning commute for first time in 18 years

On Wednesday morning, commuters from the West Bank did not have to pull out a dollar to get across the river.

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CCC decorative lights may go dark by weekend

On Tuesday, the Department of Transportation and Development addressed the Regional Planning Commission concerning the impact of the suspended tolls on the Crescent City Connection.

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Likely that decorative lights on CCC will go dark Friday

It is looking more and more like the decorative lights on the Crescent City Connection that provide a nice skyline shot of the city will go dark Friday night.

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Councilman questions state's involvement in funding B.R. Miss. River bridge...

The Louisiana DOTD said it's against the law for the state to pay to keep the decorative lights on on the CCC. However, J.P. Councilman Chris Roberts said it's up to the state to keep the service going.

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Lawmakers, DOTD to hear from constituents at meeting about CCC tolls

The Crescent City Connection tolls are expected to take center stage at a town hall meeting on Tuesday.

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Plaquemines father, son honored with national award for Isaac rescues

A father and son from Plaquemines Parish were honored Monday in Arlington National Cemetery with an award as citizen heroes for their work rescuing Hurricane Isaac victims.

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DuBos: Saturday's important election affects your safety, quality of life,...

There’s no such thing as a “minor” election. If it’s on the ballot, it’s important.

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CCC toll extension on Saturday ballot, analyst predicts it will not pass

The Crescent City Connection bridges the east and west bank of the Mississippi and Orleans and Jefferson Parishes.

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Search for suspect captured on surveillance using stolen credit card

Deputies are asking for the public’s help in locating a suspect that stole a purse and was caught on security cameras attempting to use the victim’s credit card, according to the Plaquemines Parish...

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Number of Memorial Day travelers high, more driving than flying

Over 30 million Americans are packing their bags and enjoying the Memorial Day weekend away from home.

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Less than 24 hours before hurricane season, officials stress, 'Be prepared'

On Friday morning, the beginning of another hurricane season was less than 24 hours away, and local leaders did not wait to lay out their storm preparations and safety plans.

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Animal shelter director accused of theft of over $22,000 in adoption fees,...

The Plaquemines Animal Welfare Society (PAWS) shelter director was arrested for the theft of over $22,000 in cash proceeds from the animal safe haven in Belle Chasse, according to the Plaquemines...

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New chemical release reported at Stolthaven in Braithwaite

A chemical release has been reported at the Stolthaven Plant in Braithwaite, according to a spokesperson at the Department of Environmental Quality

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2 at-large, 6 arrested after church and fishing camps robbed in Port Sulphur

The Plaquemines Parish Sheriff’s Office has arrested six men and is currently looking for two more, in connection with thefts from a church and fishing camps.

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Parish President Nungesser discusses what FEMA mapping means for residents

Plaquemines Parish President Billy Nungesser joins the Eyewitness Morning News to talk about what the new FEMA mapping guidelines mean for residents.

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$5 million still available in unclaimed CCC toll money, refund event this...

There is still over $5million in Crescent City Connection toll money that has not been claimed, so State Treasurer John Kennedy is expected to be on the Crescent City Connection Wednesday morning, to...

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