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Another round of storms Sunday, rainy pattern continues this week
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Grab the umbrella, we have another round of storms on Sunday. There will be dry periods in the morning but once we get some daytime heating we will see storms pop up and move across the area. If storms move quickly it will help mitigate the flood risk, but street flooding and lightning will be the main threats.
Tyrann Mathieu hosts annual "Heart of a Badger" youth football camp
NEW ORLEANS — It was the final Saturday before the Saints training camp. Instead of getting one final vacation in or locking in completely on the season, Tyrann Mathieu decided to give back with his seventh annual "Heart of a Badger" youth football camp. For Mathieu, pouring into his...
Flood Risk Increases This Week in Texas & Louisiana
Rounds of heavy rain have been creating scattered flooding issues in Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi over the last few days, thanks to a stalled frontal system. On Sunday, Galveston and Dallas broke record high temperatures. As this previous front moves east, a new system is set to move south from...
All of Louisiana at Risk for Excessive Rainfall Event Monday
There is an old joke whether you live in Boutte or Baton Rouge, Breaux Bridge or Bastrop if your driver's license says "Louisiana" then you live in a low-lying area. And while it's true that some parts of our state lie lower than others, it's also true that no matter where you live in Louisiana over the next couple of days heavy rainfall is going to be a concern for you.
Bombshell Indictment Reveals Secret Romance Between New Orleans Mayor Cantrell and Former Bodyguard
Jeffrey Paul Vappie II, former bodyguard to New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on charges that include seven counts of wire fraud and one count of making false statements to federal investigators. The indictment paints a damning picture of alleged corruption and deceit within the New Orleans Police Department's (NOPD) Executive Protection Unit (EPU).
‘Captive State: Louisiana and the Making of Mass Incarceration’ now on view at HNOC
Throughout Louisiana’s history, people in power have used systems of enslavement and incarceration to hold others captive for punishment, control and exploitation. After more than six years of research and preparation, the Historic New Orleans Collection will debut a limited-time exhibition titled “Captive State: Louisiana and the Making of Mass Incarceration” that examines the roots of the state’s current distinction as the incarceration capital of the world.
Study Warns: ‘Toxic Compounds’ Found in Sun-Exposed Plastic Bottles
Louisiana folks already have a hard time keeping cool in the summertime, and now we have to worry that our bottled water might be unsafe to drink. We have all forgotten our water bottles in the car on a hot summer day at some point. If you leave them in your car or in the sun long enough, you may have noticed that they have a strange chemical-like aftertaste. Scientists have been warning us that chemicals 'linked to hormonal imbalances' such as BPA can contaminate the liquid inside the bottle.
Volunteer opportunities for Acadiana, Baton Rouge, New Orleans and Shreveport/Bossier
Louisiana Inspired highlights volunteer opportunities across south Louisiana and the Shreveport/Bossier City area. If your organization has specific volunteer opportunities, email us at lainspired@theadvocate.com with details on the volunteer opportunity, organization and the contact/registration information volunteers would need. Acadiana: Lafayette Parish Foster Grandparent Program, 160 Industrial Parkway, Lafayette, offers seniors...
FBI Issues Jugging Warning: The 2 Minute Video Every Louisianian Should Watch
The FBI is warning bank customers in Louisiana and nationwide about a trend of crimes referred to as 'jugging'. Groups are camping out at various banks and ATMs, waiting for their ideal victim to target. What is Jugging?. The term 'jugging' is derived from criminals who target people with 'jugs'...
At least a dozen Oak Street businesses flooded Thursday, a worsening problem for historic corridor
NEW ORLEANS — More than a dozen businesses on historic Oak Street dealt with flooding during Thursday’s burst of heavy rain. Many owners say the street used to stay dry but is now flooded during nearly every storm, and that the problem seems to be getting worse. D.C....
Reactions pour in following indictment of Jeffrey Vappie
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The day after the indictment of former New Orleans police officer Jeffrey Vappie, reactions are surfacing. The lawyer of Anne Braud, who photographed Vappie with Mayor LaToya Cantrell, expressed a mix of feelings from his client. “I think Anne, I don’t want to say she feels...
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