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5-Year-Old To Get Healthy Heart For Valentine's Day

Julia Villarta, 5, was diagnosed with atrial septal defect and is in New Orleans for a lifesaving surgery.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:49:00 CST

Man Throws Girlfriend Engagement Ring During Carnival Parade

A man threw his girlfriend an engagement ring instead of beads in one Carnival parade on Sunday in Slidell.

Published: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:41:34 CST

Local Band Celebrates Grammy Win

Whitney Houston's death cast a somber cloud over the Grammy awards. New Orleans' very own Rebirth Brass Band called the night bittersweet as the group celebrated its first Grammy win and remembered a music icon.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:51:19 CST

I-Team: City To Begin Push On Long-Standing Fee For Businesses

The push is on to begin enforcing a long-standing rule, and collecting money from businesses that make up the fabric of the city of New Orleans. It's a move some say could do more harm than good.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:08:19 CST

Landmark Restaurant Owners Aim To Rebuild

A beloved restaurant in St. Bernard Parish was damaged by fire Sunday.

Published: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:32:34 CST

Share Carnival Photos For A Chance To Win Throws On u local

It's carnival season! Share photos of your party regalia or from Mardi Gras' past. And while you're here, check out hundreds of great photos already shared by our u local community.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 07:41:43 CST

Images: Krewe Of Barkus is Doggone Good Time For Pooches, Pals

The Krewe of Barkus rolled, walked and high-stepped (or pawed) through the French Quarter on Sunday.

Published: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:27:17 CST

Missing Man Found Dead In Swamp

A truck containing the body of a Thibodaux pipefitter reported missing has been pulled from a swampy area in Lafourche Parish.

Published: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:15:58 CST

5th Suspect Arrested In Gert Town Gang Rape

New Orleans police said they arrested a fifth suspect in a gang rape that happened on Jan. 26 in Gert Town.

Published: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 18:00:27 CST

Teen Sets Shirt On Fire During Confrontation With Mother

East Baton Rouge Parish sheriff's deputies say a 16-year-old Woodlawn High School student set his shirt on fire during a confrontation with his mother in school's parking lot.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:16:27 CST

New NOPD Recruitment Class Gets To Work

It has been more than two years since the New Orleans Police Department says it welcomed new officers, but a new recruitment class gets to work Monday.

Published: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 17:49:15 CST

America's Most Romantic Cities

Love is definitely in the air in America's 20 most romantic cities.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 00:00:00 CST

5 Ways To Reignite The Romance In Your Life

Published: Mon, 13 Feb 2012 16:32:22 CST

Loyola Announces 'Emergency Scholarship' Fund

An emergency fund established at Loyola University is designed to help Loyola students who run into financial setbacks that affect their ability to pay tuition.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:01:07 CST

Bar Exam Grading Changes Coming

Those taking the Louisiana bar examination are facing a major change.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:15:52 CST

3 Juvenile Inmates Arrested After Trapping Employee In Dorm

The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Department says three teenage inmates at the Bridge City Center for Youth trapped an employee inside their dorm, manhandled her and threatening her with rape.

Published: Tue, 14 Feb 2012 09:06:05 CST