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Clouds and periodic heavy rain will continue on Sunday
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A tropical disturbance in the northwest Gulf continues to keep our weather active through this holiday weekend. We’ve been lucky not to see a repeat of Friday’s flooding but some areas still got heavy rains with the continued onshore flow. While the tropical disturbance in the Gulf isn’t expected to develop, it’s still bringing deep-layer moisture capable of tropical downpours into Sunday. Street flooding remains a concern.
The End of an Era: Six Flags Theme Park To Be Completely Demolished Next Month, Report Confirms
Six Flags continues to deal with an appalling blow, with a report revealing that one of the company’s theme parks is set to be demolished next month. Six Flags Entertainment Corporation recently made nationwide headlines by becoming North America’s most prominent theme park operator. With an impressive portfolio of 42 locations, including amusement parks and water parks in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation has become one of the world’s most significant theme park companies.
IV Waste operating at normal time on Labor Day
NEW ORLEANS — IV Waste announced it will be operating during their normal services on Monday, Sept. 2. IV Waste wants to remind residential customers to place their carts curbside the night before their scheduled service day so they can ensure the carts are serviced.
Second line march honors Katrina victims in Lower Ninth Ward
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Dozens of New Orleans musicians marched in time Saturday (Aug. 31) through the streets of the Lower Ninth Ward, commemorating this week’s 19th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. “We can show our other citizens how to get active and be a part of the progress,” said...
Body found off Napoleon Ave. determined to be homicide victim
New Orleans Police are investigating a homicide that was discovered Saturday morning in Broadmoor. Police say shortly before 5:30 a.m., officers were sent to investigate a call of a man down on the ground near Napoleon Ave. and S. Dorgenois St.
DEQ is asking for your help finding solutions to tire waste
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Around 4.6 million tires are thrown out each year according to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality. The agency said lots of those are dumped illegally in ditches or on the side of the road. “You go to bed at night nothings there, when you...
Privateers Top Arkansas-Pine Bluff in Five Sets to Conclude Gamecock Classic
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. – Four New Orleans Privateers reached double figures in kills in a hard fought 3-2 win (25-17, 25-27, 25-23, 23-25, 15-10) over the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions on Saturday afternoon at the Gamecock Classic. The fifth set began with the momentum on the Privateers' side as they...
Latest Move Suggest Saints Could Trade Star To Cowboys, Chargers
The Alvin Kamara trade rumors have been swirling all offseason, and won’t stop any time soon. With the regular season less than a week away, New Orleans still has time to move their star running back and embrace a proper rebuild after treading water for four straight years after Drew Brees retired. Up until this point, all Kamara rumors were just rumors, but the latest piece of news from across the league suggests a trade could be imminent.
Pelicans' Zion Williamson visits Great Wall during Jordan brand tour of China
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Pelicans star Zion Williamson on Saturday (Aug. 31) visited the Great Wall during a tour of China with NBA stars representing Nike’s Jordan brand of shoes and apparel. Williamson spread his arms wide on a hazy morning from a portion of the Great Wall, which...
Fighting Hawks top Tulane in four sets
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. – A balanced and efficient offense was on display for North Dakota volleyball on Saturday morning inside New Mexico's Johnson Center. The Fighting Hawks used a strong attack to knock off Tulane in four sets for UND's first victory of the season in their final game at the Lobo Invitational.
Cross Country: Lions Open Season at Battle of New Orleans
HAMMOND, La. – The Southeastern Louisiana University cross country team gets its first run of 2024 on Friday evening down in the Crescent City as the Lions take part in the Battle for New Orleans, co-hosted by New Orleans and Tulane. The Lady Lions start the evening by running...
Mandina's murder suspect booked with smuggling drugs into New Orleans jail
The man accused of gunning down another man in front of Mandina's Mid-City restaurant during New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival last year is facing new charges. Kyron Fazande, 23, was rebooked Friday on two counts of introducing contraband in prison and a count of criminal conspiracy after authorities say he coordinated the smuggling of Suboxone into the Orleans Justice Center with a woman on the outside of the jail.
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