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As thousands arrive for Essence Fest, Morial reflects on how it began
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - People drawn to New Orleans for the annual Essence Festival of Culture arrived in droves at Louis Armstrong International Airport on the eve of the 4th of July holiday. Kessala Williams and her girlfriend were among them. “This is an annual event for us,” said Williams....
Historic inauguration in St. John the Baptist Parish
History was made Saturday in the 40th Judicial District Court of Louisiana, which encompasses St. John the Baptist Parish, as Felicia Feist was sworn in as the new Clerk of Court. Feist is the first African American elected to the position. She was sworn in by the Honorable Madeline Jasmine — the first African American judge elected […] The post Historic inauguration in St. John the Baptist Parish appeared first on L'Observateur.
Editorial: Permitless carry makes citizens guinea pigs in gun experiment
A state with the nation’s highest per capita rate of gun violence, Louisiana is about to embark on an experiment that most residents do not want. Permitless concealed carry, which passed the Legislature and was signed into law earlier this year, becomes effective July 4. That means, starting tomorrow, anyone 18 or older can walk around with a concealed firearm, no permit or training required.
New Orleans to Honor Cash Money Records Co-Founders with Street Naming Ceremony
On July 3, the City of New Orleans will honor Cash Money Records Co-Founders Bryan “Baby” Williams, a.k.a. “Birdman,” and Ronald “Slim” Williams by naming a street after them. The intersection of Saratoga St. and Erato St., where the Williams Brothers once lived, will be christened “Honorary Williams Brothers Way.” This street naming celebrates the Williams brothers’ enduring impact on New Orleans, recognizing their worldwide fame and decades of contributions to their community. The official ceremony will take place onsite at the intersection from 1:30 to 2:30 PM.
Louisiana City Found to be Most Charitable of Entire Country
Often the media is focused on the negatives here in Louisiana. Sure, we have our issues. Crime, roads and crooked politicians continue to garner the lion-share of news headlines, so this might come as a huge shock to many. A new study shows that when it comes to caring for...
The Breakdown: 2024 Southeast Louisiana fireworks guide
NEW ORLEANS — In your Breakdown: Independence Day is about to pop off, but there are some places where you can’t light your own fireworks. Of course, there are also places you can let the professionals handle the explosives. Here’s WWL Louisiana's parish-by-parish guide:. St. Bernard Parish.
Where To Eat In New Orleans During The ESSENCE Festival Of Culture
You can never go hungry with the many hot spots for NOLA fare found in the city. These are a few of our favorites. It’s time for the 30th annual ESSENCE Festival of Culture in New Orleans, celebrating Black heritage, culture, and history. While partaking in the party with a purpose, take some time to actually check out the iconic city. And while it’s known for a number of things, near the top of the list of things that put NOLA on the map is its food.
New Orleans residents will deal with temperatures that feel like triple digit heat on Fourth of July
NEW ORLEANS — Southeast Louisiana residents will be dealing with dangerous heat for the Fourth of July holiday. The ridge of high pressure that has been bringing us temperatures in the mid to upper 90s is still in place over the southeast United States and will bring temperatures in the mid-90s for your 4th of July.
Analyst: City's attempt to make French Quarter gun-free zone may not be legal
“I’d have to side with Attorney General Murrill because there is no law that provides that that area is a gun-free zone,” ALL THINGS LEGAL host Doug Sunseri said. “What the mayor and the city are trying to do is they’re trying to call a dog a cat.”
Permitless conceal & carry law takes effect on Fourth of July
LAFAYETTE, La. (KADN) — News 15 Investigates is examining Louisiana's new permitless conceal and carry law that goes into effect statewide on Thursday. There are mixed reactions to the new legislation and whether it makes the state safer. One thing that most people I talked with agree on is...
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