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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)...
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...
Savannah's long-beloved Huey’s bringing flavors of New Orleans to Statesboro
Huey’s on the River, a popular restaurant in Savannah known for its authentic New Orleans cuisine, is officially on its way to Statesboro. Huey’s in the Boro is opening in downtown Statesboro right on South Main Street, adjacent to the Quality Inn & Suites, making it a highly anticipated addition to the Blue Mile scene. Huey’s is making great progress toward opening and is predicted to be service-ready in Fall 2024. The restaurant is being brought to the area by the original Savannah owners, Tom Scarborough and Bob Isaacson. Isaacson joined the project back in 1993, and Scarborough, who is from the...
NASA ships critical rocket stage to Florida for Artemis II mission to moon
July 17 (UPI) -- NASA on Tuesday rolled out from Louisiana a crucial rocket stage on the way to Florida as part of NASA's Artemis II mission to send humans on the moon again. The 212-foot long Space Launch System rocket's core stage was released from NASA's Michoud Assembly Facility in New Orleans in order to travel by barge about 900 miles to Florida's Kennedy Space Center, where NASA recently announced plans to name a building after legendary human computer Dorothy Vaughan and other women involved in the historical Apollo space program ahead of the 55th anniversary of the Apollo 11 moon landing.
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...
Woman dead after hit-and-run on Chef Menteur Highway, New Orleans police say
A woman was killed in a hit-and-run between the Michoud and Willow Brook neighborhoods on Chef Menteur Highway late Thursday night, according to the New Orleans Police Department. Police responded to the call at 10:28 p.m. in the 13700 block of Chef Menteur Highway. The woman was pronounced dead at...
Vappie allegedy searched similar scandals, Zurik’s address
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.
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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