Amanda Valdin

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News Producer at WDSU-TV (New Orleans, LA)

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Louisiana State Police helicopter captured escaped inmates out of New Orleans

1 month ago | wdsu.com | Amanda Valdin

Louisiana State Police have confirmed that three of the 10 inmates who escaped the Orleans Parish jail Friday were taken to a facility outside of Orleans Parish.LSP posted pictures on social media of Kendall Myles, Dkenan Dennis and Robert Moody being escorted onto a helicopter. State police said LSP Air Support coordinated with LSP Special Weapons and Tactics to safely transport the three individuals to a secure state correctional facility outside the area.
Changes to garbage and recycling collection coming to Jefferson Parish

Jan 1, 2024 | wdsu.com | Amanda Valdin

Residents and businesses in unincorporated Jefferson Parish and the Town of Jean Lafitte will experience changes to garbage and recycling collection as the parish transitions to new service providers. Happening now, twice-a-week garbage collection in unincorporated Jefferson Parish and the Town of Jean Lafitte will be provided by River Birch Renewable Energy LLC.
Corps seeks community input for IHNC Lock Replacement Study

Dec 12, 2023 | wdsu.com | Amanda Valdin |Claude neighborhoods

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be holding open house meetings to discuss their plans to replace the shipping lock on the industrial canal. this plan will impact the Bywater, Holy Cross, the Lower Ninth Ward, and St. Claude neighborhoods.Officials are asking residents in those neighborhoods to attend the meetings to find out more information, give input, and learn about the construction that will take place in the area. The meetings will be happening the following days and locations.
1 Juvenile dead, 2 others injured in shooting in Waggaman

Dec 8, 2023 | wdsu.com | Amanda Valdin

Jefferson Parish deputies are investigating a shooting that left one juvenile dead and two other victims injured in Waggaman. Deputies say this happened around 11:15 p.m. Friday on Daffodil Lane. When deputies arrived to the scene, they discovered 2 juveniles and an adult suffering from gunshot wounds.
St. James Parish bonfire permit deadline approaching

Dec 3, 2023 | wdsu.com | Amanda Valdin

UNTIL MARCH AT THE CENTER. WELL, IN SAINT JAMES PARISH, TIME IS TICKING AWAY FOR THOSE OF YOU THERE WHO WANT TO PARTICIPATE IN AN ANNUAL HOLIDAY. FAVORITE, YOU HAVE EXACTLY ONE WEEK, DECEMBER 11TH TO GET THAT BONFIRE PERMIT SO YOU CAN LIGHT THE BONFIRES ACROSS THE LEVEE TO HELP GUIDE PAPA NOEL ON THE BAYOU CHRISTMAS EVE. THOSE BONFIRE PERMITS AND RULES CAN BE PRINTED OUT ONLINE ON THE PARISH’S WEBSITE.
Nicholls State Football Team Stranded at Illinois Airport

Nov 26, 2023 | wdsu.com | Amanda Valdin

OF 18 DUE TO GUN VIOLENCE AT 536. NOW, THE NICHOLLS STATE FOOTBALL TEAM IS HAPPY TO BE HOME THIS MORNING AFTER A TREACHEROUS TREK STRANDED IN AN ILLINOIS AIRPORT FOR NEARLY 24 HOURS AFTER THEIR PLAYOFF GAME ON SATURDAY. CHECK OUT THESE PITIFUL PHOTOS OF THE TEAM JUST WAITING, SLEEPING AT THE AIRPORT FOLLOWING NUMEROUS DELAYS, JUST ADDING INSULT TO INJURY AFTER LOSING TO SOUTHERN ILLINOIS ON SATURDAY, HAVING TO DEAL WITH ALL THIS.
Municipal and traffic court of New Orleans closed

Nov 19, 2023 | wdsu.com | Amanda Valdin

The Municipal and Traffic Court of New Orleans will be closed from November 20 through November 22.This is because of electrical issues in the court building located at 1601 Perdido St.The court will remain closed from November 24 through December 4 because of roof repairs.Municipal and Traffic Court will reopen on Tuesday, December 5 at 8 a.m. The Municipal and Traffic Court of New Orleans will be closed from November 20 through November 22. This is because of electrical issues in the court...
Multiple accidents on I-10 in New Orleans East

Nov 6, 2023 | wdsu.com | Amanda Valdin

DARRYL. YOU’RE ABSOLUTELY RIGHT. IT’S VERY REMINISCENT OF THE BEGINNING STAGES OF WHAT WE SAW WITH I-55. I’VE BEEN IN CONVERSATION WITH OUR PHOTOJOURNALIST STEPHONE CAGE. HE IS ON THE I 510 OVERPASS TAKING A LOOK AT THIS VIDEO HERE. HE TELLS ME AT SOME POINT YOU CAN’T EVEN SEE WITHIN 2 OR 5FT IN FRONT OF YOU. HE’S SEEN PEOPLE GETTING OUT OF THEIR CARS. HE’S SEEN A LOT OF FIRST RESPONDERS ON THE SCENE, LOTS OF SMOKE OF COURSE, AND REDUCED VISIBILITY. SO FIRST AND FOREMOST, WE WANT TO KEEP YOU SAFE.
NOPD: Man killed in shooting in New Orleans East

Oct 29, 2023 | wdsu.com | Amanda Valdin

The NOPD is investigating a deadly shooting in New Orleans East. This happened at 6:30 p.m. Sunday in the 13500 block of Granville Street.The male victim sustained at least one gunshot wound. No further information has been given at this time. Stay with WDSU News for updates. The NOPD is investigating a deadly shooting in New Orleans East.
3 women escape Harvey house fire

Oct 25, 2023 | wdsu.com | Amanda Valdin

Officials are investigating a fire that ripped through a house in Jefferson Parish overnight, displacing three elderly women. This happened in the 1700 block of Estalote Avenue in Harvey.The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office noticed the smoke from blocks away, and the Harvey Volunteer Fire Company went to the scene. Officials say the flames were contained to the front bedroom. Two of the residents were awoken by smoke detectors and managed to get out of the house safely.