Shawanda Jones

6 days ago | wdsu.com | Shawanda Jones

The day-long search for 32-year-old Willie Wells Jr. is officially over—but law enforcement says the investigation remains wide open until he’s in custody.It all started with a traffic stop early in the morning that quickly escalated into a 100-acre manhunt involving helicopters, drones, K-9 units, nearly every available local law enforcement agency, and even the Department of Homeland Security. Wells is wanted on charges of first-degree murder, armed robbery, and possession of a firearm.

1 week ago | wdsu.com | Metia Carroll |Shawanda Jones

RAVEN. ALL RIGHT. SLOW GOING THIS MORNING ON THE ROADS. BUT FOR THE SKIES, THINGS AREN’T LOOKING TOO BAD. HERE’S A LOOK AT THE PONTCHARTRAIN CAMERA. I MEAN, IT JUST GETS BETTER AND BETTER EVERY TIME WE CHECK ON IT. ALSO, SOME FOLKS OUT THERE THIS MORNING ENJOYING THE NICE SUNRISE. ALL RIGHT, SO GETTING INTO YOUR TEMPERATURES A LITTLE CHILLY. PROBABLY NEED THE JACKETS COATS NOT COATS. JACKETS. HEAVY JACKETS THIS MORNING 40S 50S. 50S 60S GOING ON FOR YOU.

1 week ago | wdsu.com | Shawanda Jones

Before it makes its way into Easter baskets around the country, a nationally beloved chocolate treat is crafted right here on the Northshore. For many in Louisiana, Elmer’s Chocolates aren’t just candy — they’re a piece of culture. The scent of chocolate is always lingering in Ponchatoula, but around springtime, it gets even sweeter. That’s when production ramps up at Elmer Chocolate’s factory, where Easter tradition is in full swing.

1 week ago | wdsu.com | Shawanda Jones

ALL RIGHT, SHARIF, THANK YOU FOR THAT. WELL HAPPENING NOW IT IS A HUGE DEAL FOR SLIDELL. AND JUST IN TIME FOR THE KIDS DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS, A BRAND NEW SKATE PARK JUST OPENED MOMENTS AGO. AND GUESS WHAT? IT’S ALREADY PACKED. YEAH. PRETTY COOL. NORTH SHORE BUREAU REPORTER SHAWANDA JONES JOINS US FROM JOHN SLIDELL PARK WITH HOW ITS NEWEST ADDITION IS FLIPPING THE SCRIPT FOR THE COMMUNITY. SHAWANDA.

1 week ago | wdsu.com | Shawanda Jones

WDSU Investigates first uncovered the issues with the Highway 11 bridge — problems that date back decades. It’s dangerous. It’s outdated. And it’s still open. Now, commuters are wondering when something will finally be done. “I was expecting it in 2018. That’s when the D.O.T. promised the city of Slidell that you’re going to get a new bridge in 2018, and that was in 2014,” said Slidell Mayor Bill Borchert.