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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...
Governor Landry Announces New Appointment to the LSU Board of Supervisors
Today, Governor Jeff Landry announced the appointment of Blaise Zuschlag to the LSU Board of Supervisors. Blaise will finish the remainder of his father’s term, Richard Zuschlag, who passed away in June. “Richard Zuschlag lived a life dedicated to serving his state. From starting Acadian Companies to his many...
Dr. Wyche T. Coleman appointed as deputy surgeon general of Louisiana
SHREVEPORT, La. - Louisiana has a new deputy surgeon general. Dr. Wyche T. Coleman III is an ophthamologist and cataract surgeon with Willis Knighton Eye Institute. Coleman grew up in Louisiana. He studied at the Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport. Coleman completed his medical education and ophthalmology residency there. His clinical expertise includes advanced cataract surgery, LASIK, PRK, and the management of chronic eye conditions.
House Speaker Mike Johnson shares re-election plans for Ouachita Parish during visit
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) stopped by the University of Louisiana at Monroe's Clark Williams Technology Success Center during a visit to Monroe on Thursday, sharing his vision for the state if re-elected to represent Louisiana's 4th congressional district in Washington, D.C. Johnson, who is the first Speaker...
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.
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.
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.
Brother Martin, St. Augustine shine in Ed Daniels Classic
Archbishop Shaw hosted its annual jamboree, but this season, it was renamed the Ed Daniels Classic in remembrance of the late WGNO sports director who passed away on August 16. The event took place at Harold “Hoss” Memtsas Stadium, featuring four teams: Archbishop Shaw, Brother Martin, John Ehret, and St....
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...
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...
Triple shooting leaves one dead in Marrero
Early morning gunfire on the Westbank of Jefferson Parish killed one man and injured two more. “Just after 3:30 a.m., deputies were called to the 1100 block of Candlelight Drive in Marrero after 3 men were shot inside a residence,”
New Orleans Airport Blasts LSU Fight Song as Fans Board Planes
LSU fans are flocking to Las Vegas on Labor Day Weekend to see the Tigers take on USC, and one Louisiana airport set the mood as fans lined up to board their plane. The airport in New Orleans blasted the LSU Fight Song throughout the facility as fans boarded planes to head out west, and as you may imagine fans felt the excitement.
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