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The Cantrell administration is barely enforcing short-term rental rules in New Orleans
Nearly five months after a judge gave a green light to the New Orleans City Council’s new short-term rental rules, the city is having major problems actually enforcing them — allowing thousands of illegal rentals to continue operating. Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Thomas Mulligan wrote...
New Orleans police investigating deadly hit-and-run
New Orleans police are investigating a hit-and-run that happened just before 10:30 p.m. on Chef Menteur Highway near Michoud Boulevard. Police say a woman was killed on the scene. No further details were provided as the investigation continues.
Bar Peters Creates Back to School Cocktails
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – With the return of school on the horizon, teachers, school personnel and parents are kicking back into gear. Nicole Gallardo, restaurant manager at Bar Peters and Poydras & Peters and mom of school-aged children, came up with two fun cocktails inspired by the return to school for a little stress-reliever during the back-to-school craze.
Chargers, Saints May Bring Back Pro Bowler From Retirement
The Los Angeles Chargers or New Orleans Saints may bring back former Pro Bowler, Randall Cobb from retirement this upcoming season. According to a report, the veteran is putting football life on pause and moving into media space where he will join the SEC Network for the 2024 campaign. Cobb spent most of his career with the Green Bay Packers but many sources confirm that Cobb is retiring after this past season but he’s leaving the door open for any team that reaches out. It’s no surprise that there hasn’t been a market for him since he had limited production last year.
New Orleans Children & Youth Planning Board to Celebrate Youth Voices at Free Community Festival
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The New Orleans Children & Youth Planning Board (CYPB) will host the Youth Connections Festival on Saturday, July 27, at Ashé Cultural Arts Center to celebrate young people driving positive change in New Orleans. The festival highlights the work of CYPB’s Revolutionary Researchers, a group of youth leaders exploring youth experiences of food insecurity, mental health in schools, public transportation and the minimum wage in New Orleans. Young people (ages 12-24) are invited to engage in youth-led conversations and add their voices, ideas and recommendations for action on various issues. The event will feature games, prizes, live podcasting, artwork, food and more.
New Orleans man who walked into Central City daycare with AR-15 sentenced
A New Orleans man who walked into a Central City daycare with a loaded semi-automatic rifle last year was sentenced to nearly six years in federal prison Tuesday. Teddy Nathan, 25, pleaded guilty to a count of being a felon in possession of ammunition in a plea deal with the government.
Orleans Parish deputy chief of corrections assumes role
The Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office's new deputy chief of corrections began work this week, according to a sheriff's office press release. Jeworski "Jay" Mallett assumed the position Monday, joining Orleans Parish Sheriff Susan Hutson's staff after 23 years working in jails and prisons. "Mr. Mallet will play an integral role...
Life getting back to normal for Tulane AD David Harris after whirlwind start
Eight months after he was hired away from Northern Iowa, Tulane athletic director David Harris flew back to Cedar Falls on Thursday to close on the sale of his former house. With the first preseason football practice less than two weeks away, his life is beginning to settle down following a whirlwind opening to his tenure in which Willie Fritz left for Houston before Harris’s introductory press conference and Harris tabbed Jon Sumrall as his replacement prior to his official Jan. 3 start date.
Study Warns: ‘Toxic Compounds’ Found in Sun-Exposed Plastic Bottles
Louisiana folks already have a hard time keeping cool in the summertime, and now we have to worry that our bottled water might be unsafe to drink. We have all forgotten our water bottles in the car on a hot summer day at some point. If you leave them in your car or in the sun long enough, you may have noticed that they have a strange chemical-like aftertaste. Scientists have been warning us that chemicals 'linked to hormonal imbalances' such as BPA can contaminate the liquid inside the bottle.
Gun safety tips after three accidental shooting deaths of children in Louisiana this week
Three children killed in accidental shootings in Louisiana this week should serve as a reminder to be extra vigilant about gun safety. Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff Gerald Sticker said we have a gun culture in the U.S. and especially here in Louisiana. “And it’s just a reminder to parents to be...
Daily showers, thunderstorms expected over next week
An upper-level trough will remain in place over Southwest Louisiana for the next several days, helping to aid in daily showers and thunderstorms. But the good news is temperatures are trending cooler — especially for the last week of July. National Weather Service Lake Charles Storm Warning Coordinator Doug Cramer said pockets of excessive rainfall […]
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