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What to know about the feds' levee experiment in Metairie
Workers are busy building a "living shoreline" along Metairie's levee as part of a $15+ million overhaul of the lakefront from Bucktown Harbor to Bonnabel Boat Launch. Why it matters: It's the first time this type of project has been used to protect a federal levee, NOAA says, and is seen as an experiment for other levees in metro New Orleans.
New Orleans teens arrested in stolen cars in Kenner, one in an Alpha Romeo
Police are releasing details of a pair of arrests they say prevented New Orleans teens from continuing crimes in Kenner. The investigation started when license plate reader cameras alerted on a stolen car near I-10 and Williams Blvd.
Best Place for a Margarita in New Orleans
Yesterday, July 24, was National Tequila Day. And even though we’re a day late, we think you can celebrate with a margarita any day of the week. This week, the editor’s are sharing their favorite places for a margarita and, obviously, some Mexican food!. Sign up for a...
NOLA Back 2 School Fest to Take Place at Xavier University
The annual NOLA Back 2 School Fest, presented by Shell, will provide 5,000 free backpacks filled with school supplies for students in grades K-6 who live in the Greater New Orleans area. It is on Saturday, July 27, from 8 a.m. until 12 p.m. at the Xavier University Center. The...
Another round of afternoon thunderstorms, warming trend expected
NEW ORLEANS — The forecast continues to be on repeat! We have another round of afternoon showers and thunderstorms for our Thursday. Not everyone will see it at the same time. Expect isolated thunderstorms with some areas possibly seeing flash flooding. Highs today will reach the upper 80s and lower 90s. Most of the rain starts to completely fade by late evening. Lows tonight fall to the mid 70s.
Man accused of murder had pending warrants for domestic abuse, New Orleans police say
A man accused of shooting another man dead this month in the Warehouse District had pending warrants for domestic abuse, including one that said he beat his girlfriend after she refused to buy him a PlayStation 5, police records show. Early morning surveillance footage from July 8 captured Alfred Pennington...
Derek Carr on his comfort levels in Year 2 with the Saints
Derek Carr feels much more comfortable heading into Year 2 with the New Orleans Saints than last season. The Saints switched offensive coordinators, but Carr spoke to the “organization, the city, the team” as sources of strength for him. “I thought being in the league 10 years, it...
Baton Rouge rapper Boosie indicted again on gun charges; he says he's on vacation
Baton Rouge rapper Torence "Boosie" Hatch has been indicted again on gun charges, court records show. Earlier this month, a judge dismissed a gun charge against Hatch, who previously performed under the names "Lil Boosie" and "Boosie Badazz." Hatch was charged in San Diego with being a felon in possession...
Confirmed: West Nile Virus Detected in Mosquitoes in South Louisiana
As we are in the middle of summer, residents of south Louisiana are being urged to take precautions against West Nile Virus following recent tests that detected the virus in mosquitoes in Iberia Parish. The Louisiana Department of Health (LDH) has issued a warning about the increased risk of mosquito-borne illnesses in Acadiana.
Furniture Chain Confirms Bankruptcy – Louisiana Stores to Close
Furniture and appliance shoppers in cities such as Lake Charles, Lafayette, Alexandria, Shreveport, Baton Rouge, Monroe, Port Allen, and the Greater New Orleans area might soon find themselves with one less option when it comes to furnishing and outfitting their homes. A one-time leader in the furniture and appliance industry has officially confirmed it has filed for bankruptcy protection as of this past Tuesday.
Win Tickets to 2024 Geek’d Con in Louisiana
Geek'd Con is coming back to downtown Shreveport this August! Dress up in your best cosplay and come out to this year's event on August 16th, 17th, and 18th at the Shreveport Convention Center. Since 2015, Geek'd Con has been bringing its event to the Ark-La-Tex area. It is the...
Louisiana Weather: Rainy Conditions and Cloudy Skies Persist
Shreveport, LA – Mostly cloudy skies will prevail again today, while rainy conditions keep highs near 80 degrees in north central and northeast Louisiana. Some of this rainfall may be locally heavy at times. North and west, highs will climb into the middle to upper 80s. According to the...
Louisiana Club Earns ‘Best Golf Course’ in U.S. Honors
The game of golf is alive and well in the state of Louisiana. According to golflink.com there are 140 golf courses in Louisiana. Eighty of those courses are public courses, another 30 are private courses, and still another 30 would qualify to be called municipal golf courses. Louisiana even has its own "Golf Trail".
Big Lots Set To Close Up To 40 Locations
Dozens of Big Lots® stores are preparing to close roughly a month after the company warned in a U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) filing that between 35 and 40 locations could shutter this year. In the SEC filing, company leaders noted inflation and difficulties in competing, saying they...
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