Galliano
LATEST NEWS
Finally some relief Thursday across southeast Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Showers and storms will continue moving southwest Wednesday evening and will dissipate. Look for more widespread rain as we will finally see some relief from the hot and dry conditions of the past couple of weeks on Thursday. The ridge of high pressure over us slides west which opens the door for some showers and storms to develop.
Startling Levels of Toxic Pollutant found in Louisiana
Louisiana is the most polluted state by far, soaring above every other state by nearly every measure. Louisiana was once found to have the most polluted waterways in the nation, and its cities were found to be incredibly polluted (luckily the Shreveport-Bossier City area has seen an increase in air quality over the last few years). Drax Global has recently disclosed to the state that the company's wood pellet production plants have been emitting hazardous air pollution, above the permitted limit.
$300M Louisiana lock project breaks ground
SeaLevel Construction has started on the second phase of the Houma Navigation Canal Lock Complex, which aims to facilitate ship travel, support wetlands and protect the area from storm surge. Dive Brief:. Phase two of the Houma Navigation Canal Lock Complex broke ground on Aug. 7, according to a news...
USS Kidd Dry-Docked In Houma For Repairs And Restoration
A famous destroyer from World War II is now in dry dock in Houma for an $11 million restoration. The USS Kidd is at Thoma-Sea Marine to undergo its first major overhaul since 1962. The 500-foot Fletcher-class destroyer saw action in both the Atlantic and Pacific theaters. The ship has...
School-zone speed cameras to turn on within the week, city of New Orleans says
School-zone speed cameras are expected to be back on within the week as Mayor LaToya Cantrell's administration works to finalize an agreement regarding new statewide legislation, the city of New Orleans said in a statement Wednesday. Cantrell's administration said the city is working with the Orleans Parish School Board, charter...
At least 28 prisoners resentenced before new oversight law took effect, records show
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A Fox 8 investigation has found the Orleans Parish justice system resentenced at least 28 prisoners in the months leading up to the implementation of a new law that increases state oversight on post-conviction relief. Of those resentenced, 23 prisoners have been released from custody, with...
New Orleans Mint Morgan dollar off-center errors
The Morgan dollar is broadly considered America’s most popular coin, and typical pricing for the issue follows a standard formula based on date, Mint mark, grade and then considerations of eye appeal and quality within the grade. Pricing is more subjective, however, for error coins, as some of the off-center strikes in the series have shown when offered at auction in the past year or so.
Chevron's Anchor breakthrough in Gulf of Mexico helps secure Covington jobs, unit chief says
The technological breakthrough that allowed Chevron Corporation to start pumping oil from the Anchor oilfield in the Gulf of Mexico this week will help to secure the 540 jobs at the company's operations in Covington, the unit's chief said. The Anchor platform, which operates in mile-deep water in the Gulf...
Permitless concealed carry? Not in Downtown Lafayette
As of July 4, anyone over 18 in Louisiana can carry a concealed weapon without a permit — with some serious caveats. Gun rights advocates have hailed the new law as a win for constitutional rights, while opponents, including some law enforcement agencies, warn the relaxed restrictions will make communities less safe.
Acadiana Water Woes: Lafayette, Opelousas, and Elton
Lafayette Parish Waterworks District North has experienced problems with its water supply system due to a waterline leak near the intersection of Teljean Road and Robley Drive, prompting a boil water advisory. Part of Main Street in Opelousas is closed to repair a water main. Town of Elton officials said East Allen Water Works customers are under a boil water advisory and residents are asked to conserve water after a water main break.
Charvarius Ward is Glad the 49ers Cancelled Joint Practices with the Saints
The 49ers originally planned to go to Irvine this week to practice for two days against the New Orleans Saints. Recently, the 49ers had to cancel the trip because they're too injured. Head coach Kyle Shanahan was extremely disappointed.
Louisiana Has Made the Top Ten on the Homicide List
In the state of Louisiana, there has not been a lack of deadly shootings in the last several years, and those numbers have led to a not-so-flattering rating for our state according to BRProud. Zinda Law Group has been analyzing data from all fifty states about the number of homicides...
It’s essential to note our commitment to transparency:
Our Terms of Use acknowledge that our services may not always be error-free, and our Community Standards emphasize our discretion in enforcing policies. As a platform hosting over 100,000 pieces of content published daily, we cannot pre-vet content, but we strive to foster a dynamic environment for free expression and robust discourse through safety guardrails of human and AI moderation.