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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...
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.
The End of an Era: Six Flags Theme Park To Be Completely Demolished Next Month, Report Confirms
Six Flags continues to deal with an appalling blow, with a report revealing that one of the company’s theme parks is set to be demolished next month. Six Flags Entertainment Corporation recently made nationwide headlines by becoming North America’s most prominent theme park operator. With an impressive portfolio of 42 locations, including amusement parks and water parks in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, Six Flags Entertainment Corporation has become one of the world’s most significant theme park companies.
St. Augustine and Shaw played a jamboree that had several long touchdown plays
St. Augustine senior Liondel Caston, sophomore Ray’Quan Williams and freshman Jaelle Noble each scored a touchdown as the Purple Knights defeated Shaw 20-7 in a jamboree contest Friday at Memtsas Stadium. The three explosive touchdowns each made an impression on first-year head coach Robert Valdez. He referred to Caston...
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.
Second line march honors Katrina victims in Lower Ninth Ward
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Dozens of New Orleans musicians marched in time Saturday (Aug. 31) through the streets of the Lower Ninth Ward, commemorating this week’s 19th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. “We can show our other citizens how to get active and be a part of the progress,” said...
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.
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...
Photo Gallery: South Lafourche vs Terrebonne
The recent high school jamboree at E.D. White High School saw Terrebonne overpower South Lafourche with a 35-14 victory. Despite constant rain throughout the game, both teams managed to avoid significant turnovers. South Lafourche struggled against Terrebonne's physical defense, while Terrebonne's large offensive line created substantial gaps that led to several big plays. However, Terrebonne's dominance was somewhat overshadowed by a series of penalties that disrupted their control of the game.
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...
Latest Move Suggest Saints Could Trade Star To Cowboys, Chargers
The Alvin Kamara trade rumors have been swirling all offseason, and won’t stop any time soon. With the regular season less than a week away, New Orleans still has time to move their star running back and embrace a proper rebuild after treading water for four straight years after Drew Brees retired. Up until this point, all Kamara rumors were just rumors, but the latest piece of news from across the league suggests a trade could be imminent.
Pelicans' Zion Williamson visits Great Wall during Jordan brand tour of China
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Pelicans star Zion Williamson on Saturday (Aug. 31) visited the Great Wall during a tour of China with NBA stars representing Nike’s Jordan brand of shoes and apparel. Williamson spread his arms wide on a hazy morning from a portion of the Great Wall, which...
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