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New Orleans’ mayor accused her of stalking. Now she’s filed a $1 million defamation suit
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A New Orleans woman once accused of stalking by Mayor LaToya Cantrell turned the tables Friday with a $1 million-plus federal lawsuit accusing Cantrell, her chief of staff and eight members of the city police department of civil rights violations and defamation. Anne W. Breaud’s...
Tulane receives commitment from 2025 quarterback Jay Beamon
The Tulane Green Wave landed their first quarterback in the 2025 class Friday. Cleveland, Mississippi product Jay Beamon committed to head coach Jon Sumrall over offers from Boston College, ULL, Delta State, Arkansas State and Jackson State. He recently attended camps at Delta State, Southern Miss and Arkansas State. The...
JP Morrell: No longer cleaning up crap left behind; enforcing the ban on toilets, grills, and tents
The New Orleans City Council has voted to add to the banned items list for Mardi Gras parade goers. That now included tents, upholstered furniture, and personal portable toilets.
As flooding worsens on historic Oak Street, City says drain lines partly to blame
NEW ORLEANS — In response to a WWL Louisiana question about worsening street flooding on Oak Street uptown, the Department of Public Works said the street’s drain lines are smaller than they need to be. The street is home to many longtime businesses and historic buildings, many of which took on water as recently as last Thursday during a burst of heavy rain.
NOPD receives additional life-saving training
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Seconds matter in the moments following a critical 911 call. NOPD is hopeful additional specialized training for officers will save more lives. Eight NOPD officers are training with New Orleans EMS to become certified Emergency Medical Responders. “Police are the first to respond to any critical...
Over 60 local kids to compete at Junior Olympics
NEW ORLEANS — 60 local track and field athletes will be competing in the USATF National Junior Olympics this weekend. They are all part of Team NOLA Rush. “Seeing their confidence in themselves just explode is amazing and then them getting to go and compete against some of the best kids in the nation. That's just icing on the cake,” said Joseph Gillenwater, one of the founders of the non-profit NOLA Rush.
Hammond man sought in seizure of fentanyl, other drugs in Hammond home
HAMMOND --- The Hammond Police Department is searching for Lawrence Jackson, 37, of Hammond, following a narcotics search warrant in the Clinton Court area on July 24, 2024. After receiving numerous complaints about illegal narcotics, observing suspected illegal narcotics transactions at the residence, and making an arrest, HPD officers secured a search warrant on the residence.
36-year-old from Roseland arrested in connection with simple burglary, criminal damage at Covington fast food restaurant
The Covington Police Department is pleased to announce its participation in a multi-agency investigation that led to the arrest of Sanchaz Harold, 36, of Roseland, Louisiana, for his involvement in a string of fast-food restaurant burglaries across southeast Louisiana and south Mississippi. Harold is facing charges of Simple Burglary and...
St Charles deputies charged after allegations made last year
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE)—A major shake-up is underway in the St Charles Sheriff’s Office after the arrest of three ranking officers, including the deputy chief. Longtime sheriff Greg Champagne’s second in command is among those arrested, and some wonder what took so long. Chief Deputy Rodney Madere, former...
Siena Track Teams among best in the nation; earns USTFCCCA All-Academic Honors
NEW ORLEANS, LA – For the ninth straight year, the Siena Track teams both earned All-Academic honors by the U.S. Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association. The women's program held the distinction of earning the top spring 2024 term GPA among all 21 Siena College athletic programs with an impressive 3.85 GPA. Their cumulative GPA of 3.74 ranked fifth nationally among NCAA Division I Women's Track and Field teams under head coach Elizabeth DeBole behind only Arizona, Utah, Creighton and Utah State. The men's program had a strong year in the classroom as well, finishing 11 th nationally...
Bond revoked for man accused of attacking an elderly man in 2023, attacked mother with chainsaw
WDSU learned new details about the man accused of attacking his mother with a chainsaw and hurting two New Orleans police officers in the process on Monday. John Pittman, 34, appeared in court Tuesday afternoon. Prosecutors said Pittman was out on bond and facing charges in a second attack that happened less than a year ago.
New Orleans area under Flash Flood Warning
A Flash Flood Warning has been issued for parts of the Southshore Friday as heavy rain moved over the area. The Flash Flood Warning is in effect until 7:15 p.m. The storms have already dropped up to two inches of rain and another two inches of rain are possible. Areas...
Chollet brothers were sports heroes until their Black heritage revealed
Leroy and Hillary Chollet excelled in New Orleans high school and college sports in the 1940s – until their Blackness was uncovered. Born March 5, 1924, Leroy led Holy Cross to three championships and back-to-back state titles, according to Ramon Antonio Vargas. In his 2013 book, “Fight, Grin and Squarely Play the Game,” Vargas described Leroy as being a master athlete who excelled in basketball, baseball and track-and-field.
Deadline approaching for feds in alleged bribery case against Mayor Cantrell
Time is running out if federal prosecutors are going to bring charges against New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell. Or is it? Allegations the mayor fired a public works deputy director in August 2019 in exchange for gifts imply
Injuries Strike Saints, Chargers Stars
Training camp is underway for all 32 teams, signaling that football is approaching. However, the return of football also means the return of injuries, and the Saints and Chargers already had two major scares with some of their best players. For New Orleans, star cornerback Marshon Lattimore left practice with a hip flexor injury, while Chargers offensive tackle Rashawn Slater left practice early with an undisclosed injury.
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