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Live at Rouses: Feeding the Gulf Coast
MOBILE, Ala. (WALA) - For nearly two decades, Rouses have partnered with local food banks like Feeding the Gulf Coast, to provide goods for those in need and, in time of crisis, have doubled our efforts to keep the community fed. Because that’s what we’re here for. Rouses...
Rain chances continue Wednesday but less duration
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) —We will see a slight change to the pattern over the next couple of days with rain and storms becoming a bit more isolated. Expect more widespread rain to continue in the western part of the state with our area getting a bit less activity. It...
Tulane moves to acquire Freret Street sidewalk lease
Tulane University is exploring acquiring the lease for part of the Freret Street sidewalk running from Calhoun Boulevard past Audubon Place. Why it matters: The consideration comes after student protests in the past school year took place along that stretch of sidewalk. Zoom in: Tulane is interested in "a lease...
Councilman: Short term rental owners getting away with breaking the law
A New Orleans City Council committee meets this afternoon to hear from members of the Cantrell administration about getting the Department of Safety and Permits to put some teeth into enforcing the city’s regulations for AirBnB
Jim Brown: New Orleans is a great political convention town
The Republicans just finished a rousing convention in, of all places, Milwaukee. About the only thing of interest the delegates might want to visit are a number of breweries and the Harley Davidson Museum. But the state of Wisconsin is a key battleground state, so the Republicans picked this more...
The Bayou Football Tour: The best Houma-Thibodaux high school football games of 2024
High school football season is quickly approaching. With practice starting in early August and the season starting in early September, it's time for the Bayou Football Tour. The Bayou Football Tour is 10 weeks long, with one Houma-Thibodaux area game picked each week of the regular season as the best for fans to attend. ...
Tulane study to see if estrogen can improve brain health for women
A Tulane University study is researching to see if estrogen can help women overcome cognitive issues later in life. Professor of Brain Science Dr. Jill Daniel said they are using rodents to test the theory and so far, it appears that short-term estrogen use in middle age leads to improved brain health long after use.
Himbola residents trapped in housing of last resort
If it’s raining outside, it’s raining inside many Himbola Manor apartments. If it’s cold outside, it’s cold in the apartments. And in Louisiana’s sweltering heat, the complex is, according to residents, uninhabitable. “It’s no different than living outside,” says Joy Johnson, a resident of Himbola...
Fed up with pile-driving for big Bayou Lafourche project, Donaldsonville property owners sue
In December, Donaldsonville residents complained of “extremely loud” noise and alleged damage to historic buildings amid pile-driving for a Bayou Lafourche project that aims to revitalize the water supply. In January, city officials discussed suing to halt the construction. Now, property owners have taken legal action. As of...
UPDATE: Sandbags Available Ahead of Potential Flood Event
OPELOUSAS, La. (KPEL News) - While we are no strangers to the rain here in South Louisiana, there is still a limit to what the ground can handle. With the weather forecast calling for a good bit of rain over the next few days, the time to prepare for possible flooding is now.
Here's why Slidell's softball coach stepped down after two successful seasons
Slidell announced on July 23 that softball coach Darin Moore has stepped down after two seasons to pursue other teaching and coaching opportunities. “It was an extremely hard decision, especially with all the work that the girls have put in over the last two years,” Moore said. “They have eight returning starters coming back. You’ve got (Bailey) Mackles back pitching. They are going to be a really solid team. Getting the lights put up at the field was big. The locker room will be finished this fall. There are a lot of great things going on at Slidell, but at the end of the day, it just came down to family and being close to them.”
Hammond native makes Dallas Cowboys cheerleading team
NEW ORLEANS — Hammond native Darah Haidet announced that she will be a Dallas Cowboys cheerleader this fall. Darah Haidet posted on social media Tuesday saying, I’m BEYOND humbled and honored to announce that I am a Dallas Cowboys Cheerleader" Haidet attended LSU and was a member of...
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