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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.
Flash flood warning issued, New Orleans allow neutral ground parking
Afternoon thunderstorms led to the National Weather Service issuing flash flood warnings across the metro area. New Orleans, along with Jefferson, St. Bernard, Plaquemines, and St. Charles parishes are under a flash flood warning through 6:45 p.m.
Four presidents have been assassinated in U.S. history. One killer was from New Orleans.
Four United States presidents have been assassinated in all of American history, and in what is perhaps the most memorable assassination in modern times, the killer was a New Orleans native. Just months after he had moved back to his hometown of New Orleans, 24-year-old lone gunman Lee Harvey Oswald...
Former model, actor Dean Kelly jailed in Washington Parish for probation violation
Former model and actor Dean Kelly has been jailed in Washington Parish on a probation violation. Kelly was indicted for sexual battery and attempted simple rape this past May in Orleans parish. Because of that, the Louisiana Attorney General's Office asked that he be jailed for six months for violating...
New Orleans child bitten by alligator; wildlife officers searching for 6-foot gator
NEW ORLEANS — A child was bitten by an alligator over the weekend in New Orleans. According to a spokesperson for New Orleans EMS, a child was bitten Sunday night in Bayou St. John near Lake Pontchartrain. The child was taken to Children's Hospital and is considered stable. According...
Critical S&WB Turbine 4 back online in time for peak hurricane season
After several false starts, the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board has completed repairs to a lumbering, steam-powered turbine that supplies power to the city’s drainage pumps. The return of Turbine 4, known as T4, boosts the utility's power capacity to a much more comfortable level in time for...
NOMA Appoints Curator of the Arts of the Americas
NEW ORLEANS (press release) – The New Orleans Museum of Art (NOMA) has announced the appointment of Orlando Hernández Ying as the museum’s Lapis Curator of the Arts of the Americas. This is the first permanent curatorial role at the museum dedicated to an expanded look at the arts of North, Central, and South America. Hernández Ying began the position in February 2024, and in the coming years, he will have a major role in the full reinstallation of the museum’s permanent collection of American art spanning from prehistory to present day.
'College Hill: Celebrity Edition' Shines a Spotlight on Xavier University’s Rich Legacy
In season 3 of “Celebrity College Hill,,” the cast, including Claudia Jordan, Nick “Swaggy P” Young, Saucy Santana, Karlous Miller, Angela “Blac Chyna” White, and Tamar Braxton, have taken their talents to Xavier University. However, they discover that attending an HBCU offers more than anticipated. These institutions have a rich history and have significantly impacted both local and global communities. HBCUs boast numerous notable alumni who have made transformative contributions to society, proving that the cast members aren’t the only celebrities with ties to these esteemed schools. Here are five of Xavier University’s most distinguished graduates.
Prolific play set in New Orleans coming to Marigny Opera House stage
NEW ORLEANS — A prolific play set in New Orleans is returning to the stage this Friday. The Tennessee Williams Theater Company is producing "A Streetcar Named Desire," which will be performed at the Marigny Opera House on St. Ferdinand Street. All performances will begin at 7:30 p.m. Director...
Rain chances going up starting today
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Today we will start to transition away from the hot pattern of the past week to a more unsettled pattern over the next week. The ridge over us will be breaking down and this will allow for more showers and storms to develop. There is a heat advisory in effect for most of the area again but it overall we will likely not get to the levels of heat we have seen so far this week.
Race for Louisiana’s new second majority-Black congressional district is heating up
BATON ROUGE, La. (AP) — In a critical election year, the race for Louisiana’s new mostly Black congressional district is heating up as three candidates — including a longtime Democratic state lawmaker and former congressman and an 80-year-old Republican who is a former state senator — officially submitted paperwork on Wednesday to run in November.
AT&T Provides Update on Data Breach Affecting Customers in Louisiana
AT&T has confirmed a data breach that has impacted some of its customers in Louisiana. Contrary to previous reports that suggested nearly all AT&T customers had their calls, texts, and information compromised, the latest update reveals a more contained incident. Details of the Incident. In a recent communication to affected...
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.
Alligator Attacks Kid Swimming in Louisiana Waterway
A 9-year-old boy is recovering from injuries after he was attacked by an alligator in a Louisiana waterway. NOLA.com reports that the young boy was swimming with his family in Lake Ponchatrain on Sunday evening when the alligator attacked. According to the report, the family saw the alligator approaching the...
New state law slows down speed camera tickets, makes appeals process easier
A new state law makes it easier to appeal traffic citations from speeding cameras. Monroe Senator Stewart Cathey said he wrote the law after complaints from his constituents, including a call from local sheriffs in north Louisiana. “[They] said, ‘Hey, we’ve got people [who are] unlicensed, no form of law...
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