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Mayor Cantrell pressured interim chief Woodfork to drop Vappie probe, indictment claims
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Former New Orleans police officer Jeffrey Vappie was indicted by a federal grand jury on Friday (July 19) on charges of wire fraud and making false statements to the FBI. The indictment includes allegations that former NOPD Interim Superintendent Michelle Woodfork was pressured to dismiss an...
Bucs Rival Saints Lose Key Offensive Lineman For All Of 2024
While the Tampa Bay Buccaneers will soon be reported to training camp in anticipation of defending their NFC South title, the division rival New Orleans Saints were just dealt a blow on the offensive line.
JPSO issues statement, surveillance video after social video shows detective striking woman
METAIRIE, La. — A video that shows a Jefferson Parish detective striking a woman several times as he stands over her and she is on her knees is only a small portion of the encounter that came after an overdose death investigation and the woman striking the detective first, the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday night.
Air Travel Grounded – Louisiana Passengers Call Your Airline
There appears to be a major IT issue involving several of the airlines that serve airports in Lafayette, Lake Charles, Shreveport, New Orleans, and Baton Rouge this morning. The issue is not just confined to Louisiana airports nor is it confined exclusively to the airline industry. Since many of you...
Major Saints injury update puts spotlight on former first-round pick
It's time for Saints offensive tackle Trevor Penning to live up to his draft status.On Thursday, it was revealed that Saints right tackle Ryan Ramczyk will miss the 2024 season due to a knee injury.New Orleans placed Ramczyk on the physically unable to perform (PUP) list, which NFL insider Ian Rapoport revealed makes him ineligible to play this season. Clarity on #Saints OT Ryan Ramczyk, via the NFL rules: He is now out for the season, officially, after being placed on reserve/PUP today.Why? A vested veteran placed on Reserve/PUP prior to the final roster reduction is out for the season. Players...
Flash Flood warning issued for New Orleans area – neutral ground parking allowed; street flooding, power outages confirmed
NEW ORLEANS — A 'flash flood warning' was issued until 4:30 p.m. on Thursday for portions of Southeast Louisiana, including Jefferson, Orleans, Plaquemines and St. Bernard parishes, and neutral ground parking in New Orleans is allowed until 8 p.m. The warnings was in effect for 4:30 for Metairie, Kenner...
Global tech outage disrupts flights, hospitals, OMV in Louisiana
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A global technology outage caused major disruptions Friday (July 19) morning at Armstrong International Airport (MSY) in New Orleans, grounding flights and creating delays. The outage has affected airlines, banks, media outlets, and companies worldwide. LCMC Health facilities and the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles (OMV)...
The History of the New Orleans, Louisiana Po’ Boy Sandwich
The po' boy sandwich, a culinary staple of New Orleans, has a rich history that mirrors the city's vibrant culture and unique culinary traditions. This humble yet hearty sandwich has become a beloved icon in Louisiana cuisine, representing the diverse influences and resilient spirit of New Orleans. Origins of the...
Appeals courts are still blocking Biden’s efforts to expand LGBTQ+ protections under Title IX
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — A federal appeals court in New Orleans has refused to pause a lower court order that blocks a Biden administration rule expanding protections for LGBTQ+ students under the federal Title IX law. The new protections have been praised by civil rights advocates. Opponents say they undermine the spirit of Title IX, which bars sex discrimination in education. A federal judge in Louisiana had blocked the rule in a lawsuit filed by officials in Louisiana, Mississippi and Montana. The latest ruling from the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals was dated Wednesday — the same day the Cincinnati-based 6th Circuit issued a similar ruling in a Kentucky-filed lawsuit affecting multiple states.
Morris FX Jeff Sr. was a pioneer for creating NORD
Providing recreational and educational programs for young people was a mission for Morris Francis Xavier Jeff Sr. He became head of the “Colored Division” of the New Orleans Recreation Department (NORD) in 1947. “Under his leadership, NORD built a reputation as one of the nation’s best recreational districts,” the Morris Jeff Community School states.
Rain sticks around with another chance for flash flooding
NEW ORLEANS — Partly cloudy skies can be expected for the first part of the day. Like the past several days, the majority of the rain will arrive in the afternoon hours. Rain could be heavy at times with some areas seeing flash flooding due to a large amount of rain in a short amount of time. We can expect an additional 1-3 inches of rain on top of what we've already received. Highs today will be in the mid to upper 80s. Lows tonight will fall to the mid 70s.
Ripple effect of slumping Nola real estate market is far-reaching
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) -The buying and selling of homes usually involve a lot of people. So, when home sales drop by more than 24 percent, which they have in the last year in the New Orleans metro market, the impact is deep. “Real estate is a huge component of our...
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