NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - It’s March, which means for the New Orleans Saints, time to restructure contracts to get under the salary cap. First up, center Erik McCoy. The restructuring of McCoy’s ...

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GRAMERCY, La. (WVUE) - Severe storms sweeping through south Louisiana on Tuesday evening (March 4) spawned two confirmed tornadoes, causing damage to homes but no reported injuries. An EF1 tornado ...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - We have a lot of weather to watch for Mardi Gras day. A High Wind Warning is in effect until 9 PM Tuesday. Winds from 20 to 35 miles per hour with gusts up to 50 miles per ...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The good times and parades still rolled in New Orleans for Mardi Gras Day celebrations early Tuesday, ahead of expected severe winds, thunderstorms and tornado warnings in the ...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Mardi Gras 2025 will go on in New Orleans and the surrounding areas but with major adjustments due to the threat of severe weather. The Krewe of Zulu will roll on Fat Tuesday ...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The Zulu Social Aid and Pleasure Club has crowned its 2025 King and Queen, continuing one of the most celebrated traditions in New Orleans Mardi Gras history. Rodney Paul ...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The FOX 8 Weather team is issuing a First Alert for Mardi Gras Day. A strong storm system approaching will bring gusty winds during the day and a severe weather threat in the ...

FRANKLINTON, La. (WVUE) - A shooting following the Pepe Mardi Gras Parade in Franklinton left five people injured Sunday night (March 2), authorities said. One victim remains in critical condition.

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The Carnival season will wrap up with a big storm on Mardi Gras Day that will yield multiple weather impacts. Today is not of concern and your Lundi Gras activities will be ...

NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - We’re in the final stretch of Carnival season and it appears to be capped off with strong storms. Monday will be a nice day. Highs return to the mid-70s with a southeasterly ...

SLIDELL, La. (WVUE) - A Slidell man was arrested at his home early Saturday (March 1) in connection with a hit-and-run crash that left a pedestrian dead this weekend, Louisiana State Police announced.