WDSU-TV (New Orleans, LA)

WDSU is an NBC-affiliated TV station that broadcasts on virtual channel 6 and UHF digital channel 43 in New Orleans, Louisiana. The station is part of Hearst Television, which is a subsidiary of the Hearst Corporation. WDSU's studios are situated on Howard Avenue in the Central Business District of New Orleans, while its transmitter is located on Paris Road (Highway 47) in Chalmette. If you're using Cox Communications, you can find WDSU on channel 7 in standard definition and on channel 1007 in high definition.

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#38919

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#7785

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President Trump visits Saudi Arabia to focus on economic deals and regional issues

1 day ago | wdsu.com | Kalyn Norwood

President Donald Trump is in Saudi Arabia as he begins his first major international trip of his second term, focusing on economic agreements and regional concerns, including Iran's nuclear program and U.S. relations with Syria. Saudi Arabia welcomed Trump with a grand reception after Air Force One landed on Tuesday. The president is kicking off his four-day trip to the region by outlining his vision for the Middle East.
Longtime Covington fire chief Gary Blocker funeral

2 days ago | wdsu.com | Shawanda Jones

STOP THAT BOIL WATER ADVISORY TWO COVINGTON AND HAPPENING RIGHT NOW. THE FUNERAL FOR COVINGTON’S BELOVED FIRE CHIEF IS UNDERWAY AFTER VISITATION FOR GARY BLOCKER JUST WRAPPED UP. BLOCKER SERVED COVINGTON FOR 30 YEARS AND PASSED AWAY. WITH SO MANY NOW REFLECTING ON HIS LEGACY AND HIS COMMITMENT TO THE CITY OF COVINGTON, WDSU NORTH SHORE BUREAU REPORTER SHAWANDA JONES IS AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH ON HIGHWAY 1085, IN COVINGTON, WITH MORE ON HOW PEOPLE ARE REMEMBERING CHIEF BLOCKER.
First 90-degree afternoon likely late this week

2 days ago | wdsu.com | James Syoen

GENERATIONAL TALENT. SO MAYBE HE WILL ACQUIRE THIS ONE TOO. ALL RIGHT. WE’RE HEATING UP WHEN IT COMES TO THAT FORECAST IN THE DAYS AHEAD. ALSO, THOSE RAIN CHANCES ON THE RISE JIM ZION OUTLINING ALL FOR IT. ALL OF IT FOR US IN OUR FIRST WARNING WEATHER FORECAST. YEAH. THOSE TEMPERATURES ARE REALLY GOING TO BE MUCH WARMER AS WE GET TO THE END OF THE WEEK. AS A MATTER OF FACT, WE’RE PREDICTING OUR FIRST 90 DEGREE READING OF 2025. SOME CLOUDS IN PLACE RIGHT NOW.
Low rain chances Monday, then turning hot

3 days ago | wdsu.com | Derek Sibley

GORGEOUS WEATHER CONDITIONS FOR MUCH OF SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA. ONLY A FEW OF US LOOKING AT SOME SHOWERS. IT’S REALLY NOT BOTHERING A WHOLE LOT OF US, THOUGH. BUT AS YOU CAN SEE THERE LOTS OF MOSTLY SUNNY SKIES. BUT WE’RE LOOKING AT SOME PUFFY CUMULUS CLOUDS. THEY’RE BUILDING INTO THE DISTANCE. LET’S TAKE A LIVE LOOK NOW AT THE BIGGER PICTURE. YOU CAN SEE JUST SOME SCATTERED RAIN SHOWERS CURRENTLY POPPING UP ACROSS SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA RIGHT NOW. AND OVERALL, AGAIN, JUST KIND OF HIT AND MISS.
Much warmer temperatures on the way

3 days ago | wdsu.com | James Syoen

UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS. AND NOW IT’S TIME FOR ANOTHER CHECK ON OUR FIRST WARNING WEATHER. HOPEFULLY LOTS OF SUNSHINE IN THE FORECAST TODAY FOR ALL OF THE MOMMIES OUT THERE. A GOOD AMOUNT OF SUNSHINE. I WAS JUST THINKING ABOUT ALL THE MOMS THAT ARE GETTING TO GO TO SUNDAY BRUNCH TODAY. I’M SO JEALOUS. YEAH, WAKE UP AND GO TO CHURCH AND THEN GO GET SOME FOOD AFTERWARDS WITH THEIR LOVED ONES. SO NEW ORLEANS IS NEW ORLEANS HAS TO BE THE BEST SUNDAY BRUNCH CITY IN AMERICA.
Beautiful Mothers Day weather

4 days ago | wdsu.com | Derek Sibley

COULD EVEN BE MORE ARRESTS. WEATHER WAS LOOKING GORGEOUS HERE TODAY FOR SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA. MIXED CLOUDS AND SUNSHINE AND ONLY A SLIGHT CHANCE OF A SHOWER AS WE GO THROUGHOUT THE REST OF THE EVENING. COULD EVEN SEE ANOTHER SLIGHT CHANCE OF THAT AS WE HEAD THROUGHOUT THE DAY TOMORROW. WE’LL TALK ABOUT THAT HERE SHORTLY, BUT RIGHT NOW, THE BIGGER PICTURE ZOOMED IN LOCALLY TO SOUTHEAST LOUISIANA. YOU CAN SEE THAT SPINNING MOTION THERE.
Spencer Rattler will face rookie for starting quarterback position

4 days ago | wdsu.com | Sharief Ishaq

The New Orleans Saints are now poised with a decision to make after quarterback Derek Carr announced his retirement Saturday. The Saints have not announced who will start in the position; however, there are two obvious options on the table. Saints quarterback Spencer Rattler started for several games last season when Carr was injured. Although his performance was not stellar, he does have more starting experience in the NFL than his competition, rookie Tyler Shough.
New Orleans Saints could tap recent draft pick for quarterback position

4 days ago | wdsu.com |

After Derek Carr announced his retirement Saturday, the same question crossed every New Orleans Saints fan's mind: Who will start at quarterback? There will be a competition between quarterback Spencer Rattler and recently drafted quarterback Tyler Shough. NFL Insider Ian Rapoport said Carr's retirement will eventually set the stage for Shough to take the job. However, it is important to note that the Saints have not announced who will take the position.
New Orleans Saints quarterback Derek Carr announces retirement

4 days ago | wdsu.com |

The New Orleans Saints have lost their starting quarterback weeks before the regular NFL season. On Saturday morning the Saints announced that Derek Carr will retire following a shoulder injury that requires surgery and put him out for the season. The Saints issued the following statement regarding Carr's decision: "Derek Carr has announced his retirement.In late March, while ramping up his preparation for the 2025 season, Derek experienced pain in his right shoulder.
Mostly cloudy with showers all weekend

4 days ago | wdsu.com | James Syoen

SUBCONSCIOUS LEVEL. AND I’D LIKE TO SAY, I THINK IT’S MORE SO OF A WOMAN’S INTUITION, BUT IT PROBABLY HEIGHTENS ONCE YOU BECOME A MOM. SO THAT’S DEFINITELY A REAL THING. YOU KNOW, WHEN I SAW THE SLUG FOR THAT PACKAGE, THE TITLE, I SAID, OH YEAH, BUT YOU KNOW WHAT? I THINK THERE’S THERE’S A LOT TO IT THAT WAS REALLY GOOD. IS AS A WOMAN, SOMETIMES YOU GET INNATE FEELINGS ABOUT THINGS AND YOU DON’T KNOW WHY, BUT YOU JUST DO. WELL, ISN’T NEW ORLEANS, ISN’T NEW ORLEANS ONE OF THE GREAT MOTHER’S DAY TOWNS?