CBS News reports Sarah Palin is resigning as governor of Alaska
Palin stepping down as governor, may run for White House
Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin said Friday she is resigning from office at the end of the month, raising speculation that she would focus on a run for the White House in the 2012 race. The former Republican vice presidential candidate made the surprise announcement from her home in suburban Wasilla on Friday morning ...Read More
Police arrest hotel resident in Canal St. Hotel killing
New Orleans Police say a 21-year-old man living at the now-closed Canal St. Hotel is the one who murdered a New Orleans woman there earlier this week. Deputy chief Marlon Defillo says Troy Gloston-Phelps got into an argument with the victim shortly after she arrived in his hotel room ...Read More
Weekend fireworks fire up 1st at Lafreniere Park, then we Go 4th
The Uncle Sam Jam in Metairie gets the 4th of July weekend underway this evening. Chairman Michael Martin is confident the weather will cooperate. "Just show up with a smile and maybe a little sunscreen," says Martin ...Read More
Food, fireworks and music at the Mandeville Seafood Fest
One of the longest-running festivals on the Northshore cranks up at noon today. The 31st annual Mandeville Seafood Festival features two stages of music, two dozen food vendors, and the Northshore's biggest fireworks display ...Read More
Daniels must move to LA by Tuesday if she's serious about running
Porn actress and possible politician Stormy Daniels has more stops today on her "listening tour," as she tries to gauge Louisiana voter interest in her as a senate candidate opposite David Vitter.
Daniels says she's got a great response so far ...Read More
College Football "Pre-Season Top 15"
WWL's Deke Bellavia has compiled his top 15 teams in college football. Here is the list followed by his reasons for the rankings. 1. Florida 2. Texas 3. USC 4. Oklahoma 5 ...Read More
