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New Orleans Company Nets $11M Contract for Military VR
(TNS) — As military training gets more high-tech, U.S. Army soldiers have been testing out a new kind of mock firearm made by a New Orleans tech company — one that doesn't fire real bullets but feels realistic when used in a virtual reality scenario. Haptech Inc., located...
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...
Two of his homes were leveled by storms. Salvaged materials help make the third feel like home.
Michael Felger has built, then rebuilt, then rebuilt his dream home again. Felger's first home was modeled closely on a post-Civil War cottage located at the corner of Nashville and St. Charles avenues in New Orleans. It was erected it on the Mississippi River in Braithwaite near the border of St. Bernard and Plaquemines parishes in 1990 after eight years of Felger’s meticulous sketching and design and 21 months of construction.
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...
Tucson and New Orleans: Monsoonal moisture, front cause flooding
On Thursday, monsoonal moisture and a front sparked off flooding in the Southwest and South respectively. This pattern repeats today. A stalled front draped across the South will continue to bring downpours and thunderstorms from Texas to the Carolinas. This same front led to flooding across the. metro. With the...
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...
Deuce: If Saints want success in 2024 'they've got to get pressure'
There are a lot of ways the Saints could potentially improve in the 2024 season, but one area in particular stands out to WWL Radio color analyst Deuce McAllister. Here’s what he had to say on SportsTalk this week.
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.
Top 10 Best Locally Owned Furniture Stores in Greater New Orleans
Not only is New Orleans known for its wide range culture and history, but it also has a wide range of exceptional furniture stores. These stores offer a unique shopping experience that combines style, quality, and affordability. Many of the stores offer antique furniture including chairs, tables, cabinets, and decorative...
A timeline of the Mike Evans-Marshon Lattimore feud, and where things stand now
Throughout the history of the NFL, the league has seen several dynamic, nasty, and ruthless wide receiver and cornerback rivalries. Starting in the 1970's with Lynn Swann and George Atkinson going at it against one another, there have been plenty of notable battles between two players lined up outside. In...
Past outages helped New Orleans City Hall stay online during Cyberstrike outage
“We did have some shared programs through Microsoft that were running a little bit slower,” New Orleans homeland security director Collin Arnold said, noting that those systems returned to normal after a reboot.
The Times-Picayune takes top awards from Louisiana Press Association
The Louisiana Press Association on Friday named The Times-Picayune the 2023 Newspaper of the Year in its annual "Better Newspapers" contest. The Times-Picayune was also awarded the Freedom of Information prize, which acknowledges the newspaper that fought most for the public's access to information statewide. Writers and teams in New...
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)...
Hundreds of passengers delayed at New Orleans airport amid global IT outage
KENNER, La. (WGNO) — Hundreds of passengers are delayed at the Louis Armstrong International Airport Friday morning following a global technology issue. According to the airport, the delays are due to IT outages reported across the world. Airlines, including American, United and Delta, are among those who have been impacted.
Saints QB Derek Carr says he considered signing with AFC team in 2023 offseason
For the first time in his career, quarterback Derek Carr had to search for a new NFL home last offseason. After nine years with the Raiders, the franchise's all-time passing leader was released, and eventually signed a four-year, $150 million deal with the New Orleans Saints. Carr had suitors during...
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