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Essence Festival’s economic impact could be in the hundreds of millions
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - New Orleans tourism leaders expect this year’s Essence Festival of Culture to impact the city’s economy by hundreds of millions of dollars and attract huge crowds for the multi-day event that starts Thursday. Dahlia Trusty of Chicago walked downtown along Poydras Street on Tuesday...
Concerns about damaged utility pole on Magazine Street
NEW ORLEANS — Irish Channel resident Peggy Nead was walking in the 2800 Block of Magazine Street over the weekend when she noticed a problem. “I saw this obviously severely damaged pole, and it was quite alarming, and I was sort of looking around saying, 'Well is anyone else noticing this?' It seemed like there was no evidence of anybody paying attention to it," Nead said.
Louisiana Residents Offered Safety Tips to Prevent Vehicle Theft
Lafayette, LA — For most people, personal vehicles are vital for commuting, attending appointments, and managing daily errands. Owning a vehicle is key to achieving the independence and freedom many people cherish. Having your vehicle stolen not only results in a major financial loss but also creates a sense of vulnerability and disruption. The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) and the Acadiana Transportation Safety Coalition (ATSC) aim to educate vehicle owners on the importance of preventing vehicle theft.
New Orleans Police Department joins Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign for Fourth of July holiday
The New Orleans Police Department is participating in the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over campaign for the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
Cell phones now banned in Louisiana schools, NPSB announce changes
NATCHITOCHES, La. - Natchitoches Parish School Board is announcing some changes to its student handbook after Gov. Landry signed into law a bill that bans cell phone use in schools. SB207 states that any cell phone or additional communication devices must be powered off and put away for the entire...
2024 Tulane Football Prediction & Preview With Betting Odds, Schedule, Key Returners & Outlook
There’s little argument against the notion that Tulane has been one of the best Group of Five programs in recent years. The Green Wave have been to the AAC Championship the past two seasons, winning it in 2022 before also securing a victory in the Cotton Bowl. But they...
State Attorney General threatens NOPD over French Quarter gun-free zone
Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued a statement Tuesday warning the New Orleans Police Department that it should not try to claim the Eighth District police station is a vocational/technical school.
A slight cooldown ahead, tracking Beryl
NEW ORLEANS — After a very hot Tuesday, some relief is on the way in the form of a little more cloud cover, and more numerous afternoon showers and thunderstorms. Wednesday, our chance for rain is up to 50%, and the showers and thunderstorms should begin in the late morning to early afternoon. That will hold the high temperature down a few degrees, although there is a heat advisory for The North Shore.
Port NOLA Buys Uptown Warehouse
NEW ORLEANS – On July 2, The Port of New Orleans announced that it has purchased for $6.6 million a 210,000-square-foot warehouse located at 5200 Coffee Drive in the Uptown Port of New Orleans terminal. The seller is Access World, operator of a global network of port and warehouse facilities.
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