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Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans to issue credits to some customers following billing review
The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans is expected to roll out credits for some customers after a billing review led to the realization that some customers were being overcharged.
Residents surveyed French Quarter streets and sidewalks. 'Our living room is in tatters.'
In some of the most heavily trafficked areas of the French Quarter, the ancient heart of New Orleans that is visited by an estimated 20 million people a year, there are cracks in the sidewalks, broken curbs and other hazards on virtually every block. At least 27 intersections have no...
Zulu drive-thru giveaway to include backpacks, computers, bikes
School supplies, bikes, books and even computers will be the "throws" to catch when the Zulu organization and entertainer Juvenile stage a drive-thru back to school giveaway July 27 at McDonogh 35 High School in New Orleans. The Zulu Community Service Foundation, the philanthropic arm of the iconic Carnival krewe,...
Recommended Thermostat Settings for 100-Degree Heat in Louisiana and Texas
As the sweltering summer heat takes hold across Louisiana and Texas, a familiar debate resurfaces, sparking strong reactions from residents and officials alike. With temperatures soaring to 100 degrees and beyond, a report from Gray News has sparked controversy and disagreement over the recommended thermostat settings provided by a prominent power company.
New Law Impacts Cell Phone Use in Louisiana Public Schools
The 2024-25 school year in Louisiana is rapidly approaching and a new law will limit student's cell phone use while in the classroom. Our media partners at KATC report that Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry has signed a bill banning students from having cell phones on while in class. Many states...
FBI Issues Jugging Warning: The 2 Minute Video Every Louisianian Should Watch
The FBI is warning bank customers in Louisiana and nationwide about a trend of crimes referred to as 'jugging'. Groups are camping out at various banks and ATMs, waiting for their ideal victim to target. What is Jugging?. The term 'jugging' is derived from criminals who target people with 'jugs'...
River Center hosts first Capital City Collectibles & Card Show
BATON ROUGE - Hundreds of card traders and several former Louisiana sports stars flocked to the Raising Canes River Center for the first ever Capital City Collectibles & Card Show. Card enthusiasts got to buy and trade cards and memorabilia from sports to superheroes. LSU stars Kevin Faulk and Todd...
16 Louisiana Beaches Have Active Advisories – See The Map
In recent weeks Louisiana's coastal waters have been a bit on the tumultuous side. The passing of Hurricane Beryl just to the west of the state certainly kicked up the surf. This led to numerous coastal advisories for flooding, rip currents, and rough seas in general. And while the waters in the Gulf of Mexico may have calmed considerably since Beryl's passing there are still some dangers that bathers at Louisiana's most popular beaches should be aware of.
Heimerman earns LSWA All-Louisiana Women’s Coach of the Year, NSU represented in 13 events
NATCHITOCHES, La. (KALB) - Leading the Northwestern State women’s track and field team to a pair of Southland Conference titles, including its first ever outdoor conference championship, earned head coach Mike Heimerman the LSWA All-Louisiana Women’s Coach of the Year, which was announced Saturday. Heimerman, who fell one...
LSP: Westwego cop made $100,000 off illegal car inspections
State troopers say Leroy Victoriano took inspection affidavits from State Police headquarters without authorization from his superiors at the Westwego Police Department while making a run to LSP headquarters to pick up supplies for the WPD.
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