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New Orleans, LA – The oil leak in the gulf is already begun to impact louisiana's seafood industry. Local sellers report an uptick in business in the past week from customers who worry their next shrimp poboy could be their last for a while. But as the long-term effects of this spill remain unclear, some are wringing their hands while others are shrugging it off. Eric Eagan has the story.

New Orleans, LA – Just east of the Mississippi River and about 20 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, Shell Beach, Louisiana is a community of fisherman and fishing camps put on hold. Their waters closed to the oyster and shrimp boats which normally would do a brisk business this time of year, Shell Beach residents are bracing to see what becomes of their livelihoods and their home. Eve Abrams reports.

New Orleans, LA – Mark Schleifstein, the Times Picayune evironment reporter, talks with WWNO's PAul Maassen about the Deepwater Horizon oil spill about the current progress and the impact on Louisiana

By Fred Kasten

New Orleans – New Orleans is back in the national media spotlight in a big way this week - thanks to the impending premiere Sunday night of the new HBO series "Treme" - co-created by David Simon and Eric Overmyer - late of the critically acclaimed - and fanatically followed series "The Wire." WWNO's Fred Kasten recently sat down with Eric Overmyer - and two New Orleans members of "Treme's" writing staff - Tom Piazza and Lolis Elie - to talk about the series...

New Orleans, LA – WWNO talks with Scott Aiges of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Foundation about the work of the Foundation and the relationship to JazzFest.

By Eve Abrams

New Orleans, Louisiana – Spring has finally arrived in New Orleans and blossoms are blooming. But not just anyone can cut, arrange, and sell those pretty plants. Louisiana is the only state in the country which requires florists to be licensed, and that means passing a test which includes arranging flowers. One group of would-be New Orleans florists is challenging this law first put in place in 1939. Eve Abrams brings us this story.

New Orleans, LA – Peter Sagal, host of the NPR news quiz show - Wait Wait....Don't Tell Me, talked with WWNO's Paul Maassen about how he became the host, his conection to New Orleans, and of course.....Karl Casell.

By Fred Kasten

New Orleans – Jazz pianist and singer/songwriter Bob Dorough was the musical mind - and voice - behind ABC TV's beloved - and widely acclaimed cartoon series "Schoolhouse Rock" - and one of the few singers to ever appear on a Miles Davis recording. At age 86, Bob Dorough makes his New Orleans debut Saturday night, February 27, 2010 at Snug Harbor. WWNO's Fred Kasten has the story...

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By Eve Abrams

New Orleans, Louisiana – Poll numbers are often wrong, but they raise questions nonetheless. In New Orleans' mayoral race, recent poll numbers suggest there's a possibility that the next mayor may not be African American. In a city where the majority of registered voters are African American, what might this turn-about mean? Eve Abrams reports.

By Diane Mack

New Orleans, La. – Dr. Jean Montes, music director for GNOYO, Greater New Orleans Youth Orchestras, has family members in Port-Au-Prince, Haiti. He's joining with doctors in the metro area in sending medical help and supplies to his earthquake stricken homeland. The doctors are affiliated with the Haitian Association for Human Development. Donations can be made online to haitiahdh.org.