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Indictment reveals Vappie researched similar scandal involving Nashville mayor and bodyguard
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - One part of the indictment against Jeffrey Vappie states he went online to search for an alleged affair that involved public officials in another city. According to the indictment, Vappie conducted online searches of the scandal surrounding the former mayor of Nashville and a member of her security detail. In 2017, rumors of a romantic affair between then Nashville Mayor Megan Barry and her bodyguard, police sergeant Robert Forrest.
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...
The Healing Power of Music in The Bourbon Street Band is Back
The Bourbon Street Band is Back, written by Ed Shankman and illustrated by Dave O’Neill, is an eye-catching, rhyming fable set in New Orleans that discusses navigating through hardships with the healing power of music. Through their words and illustrations, Shankman and O’Neill captured the resilience and uniqueness of the city through this heartwarming story.
Ryan Ramczyk missing the 2024 season will be a tough challenge for Saints to overcome
The New Orleans Saints have been warning of a reality without Ryan Ramczyk on the field in 2024 all offseason, but that doesn’t make the news any easier. On Thursday, the Saints placed the veteran right tackle on the reserve PUP list, ending his 2024 season before it even got started.
Saints tackle Ryan Ramczyk will miss 2024 season
After much speculation this offseason, it’s now official, the New Orleans Saints will be without veteran tackle Ryan Ramczyk this season. The news comes after the Saints placed Ramczyk on the Reserve/PUP list and because he is vested veteran, and this move was made before the final roster cut-down date, Ramczyk will miss the entire 2024 season.
Could Panthers Steal Saints Ryan Ramcyzk Replacement?
The New Orleans Saints depleted offensive line just got worse following the Ryan Ramczyk news. The All-Pro tackle suffered a serious knee injury late in the 2023 season that will sideline him for the entirety of the 2024 season. New Orleans placed him on the Reserve/Physically Unable to Perform list, prematurely ending his season due to his status as a vested veteran.
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...
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...
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)...
Jeffrey Vappie, former NOPD officer and member of mayor’s security, is indicted
Former New Orleans Police Department officer and member of Mayor LaToya Cantrell's security detail team, 52-year-old Jeffrey Vappie, has been indicted by a federal grand jury on Friday, July 19.
Funding source still questionable as SWBNO set to take over drainage consolidation by year's end
NEW ORLEANS — When it rains it pours in New Orleans and when it pours, often times city streets flood. Historically, the Sewerage and Water Board was responsible for drainage canals, large pipes and pumps while the city Department of Public Works maintained 72,000 catch basins and the smaller drainage pipes.
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.
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