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Vappie’s pension is thousands of dollars a month, but could a state law impact that?
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Recently retired NOPD Officer Jeffrey Vappie will receive a monthly pension of over $6,000. But after being indicted last week on federal charges, there are questions about whether Vappie could lose some of his pension if convicted. According to the La. Municipal Police Employees Retirement System,...
Local Forecast for Southern MS/AL/LA – 7/25/24: Rain chances this weekend before the heat returns
Good afternoon, everyone! Areas near Hattiesburg, MS, Mobile, AL, and Hammond, LA have been dealing with showers and thunderstorms that have produced minor flooding in some areas. Rain should continue to diminish overnight with only a few light showers possible. The forecast will be very similar over the next few days until the heat and sunshine return for most of the region beginning next week.
Kenner votes to leave New Orleans RTA. Jefferson Parish will take over city routes.
The Kenner City Council approved an agreement Friday that paves the way for Jefferson Parish to take over operation of the city’s bus routes from the New Orleans Regional Transit Authority beginning in September. The move, which officials say will result in better service for riders, comes after Jefferson...
Heavy hitters in play as elite DL Jahkeem Stewart eyes midseason commitment
New Orleans (La.) St. Augustine defensive lineman Jahkeem Stewart is an elite talent in the class of 2026. The 6-6, 270-pound monster is ranked No. 10 overall by 247Sports. He's the No. 1 defensive lineman in the country and No. 2 prospect in Louisiana. On the recruiting front, Stewart can...
BIC Weekly Industry Report: Woodside acquires Tellurian, natural gas prices and more
In this episode of the BIC Magazine Weekly Industry Report, we cover Woodside's acquisition of Tellurian, a new Senate bill to expedite energy project approvals, natural gas price trends, Texas LNG's new tolling agreement and New Orleans' $50M EPA grant for climate initiatives. This episode is sponsored by The PRIME...
Trader Joe's location for Freret St. approved by New Orleans city council
NEW ORLEANS — Trader Joe’s could soon be coming to a fast-growing retail and dining corridor on Freret Street after the New Orleans City Council ignored the Historic Landmarks Commission’s preference and instead approved the demolition of a school building that has sat idly on the busy intersection of Freret and Napoleon.
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