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Heavy downpours on North and South shores knock thousands out of power
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Heavy downpours impacted the north and south shores just after 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 18. Thousands of people were without power in Jefferson, Orleans, St. Tammany, Tangipahoa, and Washington parishes. + View the Entergy outage map here. Floodwaters began to recede before 4 p.m. One...
Saints, WR Shahid Rasheed agree to 1-year extension
New Orleans Saints wide receiver and All-Pro returner Rashid Shaheed has agreed to a one-year, $5.2 million contract extension with the team, ESPN reported Saturday. Shaheed, 25, was also named to the Pro Bowl last season after averaging 13.6 yards on punt returns and 21.3 yards on kickoffs. An undrafted free agent whom New Orleans signed out of Weber State in 2022, Shaheed also racked up 719 yards and five touchdowns on 46 receptions in 2023.
Archbishop vows to release priest sexual abuse documents
Archbishop Gregory Aymond says he will release files related to sexual abuse committed by priests in the Archdiocese of New Orleans. According to our partners at NOLA.com, Aymond says the document release is part of the archdiocese's long-running bankruptcy case, which now is in its fifth year. The documents, Aymond said, will be available once the case is resolved.
On3’s No. 1 2026 prospect Jahkeem Stewart to take one more summer visit, locks in several game experiences as well
On3’s No. 1 2026 prospect in New Orleans (La.) St. Augustine five-star defensive lineman Jahkeem Stewart has several visits scheduled including at least one more summer stop and several game visits for the fall. Stewart’s trainer from Edge Assassins in Clyde Alexander tells On3 that Stewart will be back at LSU this coming Friday. “LSU […] The post On3’s No. 1 2026 prospect Jahkeem Stewart to take one more summer visit, locks in several game experiences as well appeared first on On3.
METRONOME Re-Mixer to Bring Music Industry Networking to Chickie Wah Wah
From 8 – 11 p.m., attendees will have the opportunity to network with music industry folks and gain valuable insights from successful local artists such as Josh Starkman, Anjelika “Jelly” Joseph, Maggie Koerner, and Pell, who will share their experiences and industry knowledge. Greater New Orleans, Inc.,...
Unsettled pattern continues for a while
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — We have a break in the rain Friday evening and most of us will see that continue through the night. There will be a band of rain and storms that make their way towards I-55 from the west but then begin to fade out. Look for a few showers by early in the morning, with more widespread activity offshore.
Louisiana OMV offices coming back online after issues processing transactions
NEW ORLEANS — The Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles is coming back online following a global network outage that impacted all offices Friday morning. The OMV is encouraging customers who had appointments scheduled for Friday, July 19, 2024 to reschedule their appointments. The outage caused the OMV to not...
Explore Mayan art in NOMA's permanent collection, beginning with this classic wall panel
Escape the heat this summer and immerse yourself in the art of the ancient Americas at the New Orleans Museum of Art. Right off the elevator, you’ll be able to explore the monumentality and naturalism of Mayan art from Campeche, Chiapas, Copán and El Petén. On view...
Saints Wide Receiver Battle Will Be Exciting To Watch Unfold At Training Camp
The Saints wide receiver room will get some good attention in training camp, as there's several spots that could be up for grabs. The Saints are just several days away from hitting the field for their first training camp practice out in California. New Orleans will have six weeks of work to put in, with them being at UC-Irvine through Aug. 18. After that preseason game against the 49ers, they'll head home to wrap up camp, which will include some practices fans can attend at Tulane's Yulman Stadium and the Superdome.
Jeffrey Vappie lied to cover up romantic relationship with Mayor LaToya Cantrell, prosecutors allege
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Former New Orleans police officer Jeffrey Vappie was indicted on Friday, July 19, by a federal grand jury. Vappie faces seven counts of wire fraud for collecting money during time he drew a taxpayer salary while allegedly “he was engaged in personal activities, including carrying on a personal and romantic relationship with Public Official 1.” He also faces one count of making false statements to the FBI for denying the existence of such a relationship during the investigation. A summons has been issued for his arrest.
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...
New Orleans East residents concerned over sinking sidewalk
NEW ORLEANS — Timothy Tero has lived on Sierra Madre Drive in New Orleans East for 30 years, but for the past 11 months, he's been dealing with a major issue — the sidewalk in front of his home is sinking. "I noticed the sidewalk had started sinking...
Pelicans fall to 0-3 in Summer League despite Matkovic's big game
The Pelicans Summer League squad fell to 0-3 Tuesday, losing to San Antonio 90-85. Despite a career-defining game from recently signed Croatian center Karlo Matkovic, New Orleans fell just short off their first Summer League win once again. Pelicans starters struggled, with no player scoring more than eight points. However, Matkovic's performance was one of a few bright spots in a rather disappointing final result. Below, we discuss key takeaways and concerns moving forward.
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