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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)...
New Orleans cybersecurity expert says global outage is 'major, major compromise'
NEW ORLEANS — A cyber outage impacted technology global affecting air travel, banks, health care, shipping, 911 and emergency services Friday morning. New Orleans Cyber Security expert Larry Lavallais Jr. tells WDSU this is a major, major compromise but CrowdStrike says that this was not a cybersecurity threat or attack.
Tots can get 'practice' before starting kindergarten. Plus, a list of back-to-school giveaways.
What child isn’t excited about going to “big kid” school? But that first day can be daunting if kids don’t know what to expect. Something as simple as riding the big yellow school bus might intimidate them even before they get to the school grounds. The...
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.
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.
Shoals Chef to compete in Great American Seafood Cook-Off
Blink and you might miss it, but folks in Florence know Odette and its employees have something special. Just two months ago, Chef Kyle Ogden and his Sous Chef Taylor Bradley took home first place in the Alabama Seafood Cook-Off. Chef Ogden's dish – the "Spring Tide" – captivated the...
Jeffrey Vappie, Mayor Cantrell's former bodyguard could be the subject of multiple investigations
NEW ORLEANS — As speculation heats up that federal authorities are closing in on criminal charges against New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell, the U.S. Attorney’s office also appears to be zeroing in on Cantrell’s former police bodyguard Jeffrey Vappie. An email from the outside law firm hired...
Despite their denials, inappropriate relationship between Cantrell, Vappie alleged in indictment
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Federal prosecutors, in a grand jury indictment handed down Friday (July 19), allege that New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell had a romantic relationship with Jeffrey Vappie, a former member of her executive protection team. They charge Vappie with deleting messages, submitting false timesheets, and lying to the FBI in a scheme to cover it up.
Weather Service Warns – Excessive Rain This Weekend in Louisiana
The Weather Prediction Center has issued an ominous alert for cities such as Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Lafayette, Lake Charles, and Shreveport. That alert which covers the entire state over the next three days suggests that several "life-threatening" weather events could occur and residents should be prepared. The catalyst for...
Flights at New Orleans airport canceled, delayed amid nationwide FAA ground stop
Flights at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport and around the globe were canceled or delayed Friday due to a major technology outage affecting Microsoft systems. The big picture: There were reports of massive online outages disrupting travel, banking and news outlets as CrowdStrike, a cybersecurity company that services multiple industries, went down worldwide.
Cedrick Wilson Jr. brings experience in new offense to New Orleans | Saints Podcast Rewind
Wide receiver Cedrick Wilson Jr. joins a familiar offensive system looking to carve out a role and put points on the board. Wilson joins the Saints from the Miami Dolphins where he appeared in 15 games with 22 receptions for 296 yards and three touchdowns in 2023. Wilson said the Dolphins offense he played in for the last two seasons is very similar to the offense coordinator Klint Kubiak is implementing and that he is "very comfortable with it."
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