A New Orleans man believes he’s deserving of up to 480-thousand dollars in compensation from the state for serving 42 years in jail for a crime he didn’t commit. Jeff Palermo has the story.
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The Louisiana Department of Health reports nine cases of flesh-eating bacteria, Vibrio vulnificus, including five deaths. LDH urges residents to avoid brackish or salt water if you have an open wound.
NOAA’s revised hurricane forecast has the season projection down to seven to 13 named storms, including two to six hurricanes. Forecaster Matthew Rosencrans says the quieter-than-average hurricane season can be credited to a strong El Niño in the Atlantic.
Saints quarterback Drew Brees will be enshrined in the Pro Football Hall of Fame tomorrow alongside running back Roger Craig, linebacker Luke Kuechly, wide receiver Larry Fitzgerald and kicker Adam Vinatieri. He says that every interaction he has with a current Hall of Famer gives him more appreciation for the honor he is about to receive.