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Flash Flood Warning issued for parts of New Orleans, Jefferson Parish
NEW ORLEANS — A Flash Flood Warning is in effect for parts of New Orleans and Jefferson Parish Wednesday afternoon. Strong storms are moving over the Southshore, dropping 1 to 2 inches of rain over the next hour with an additional two inches of rain possible. Flash flooding is...
State trooper suffers spinal fracture during Bourbon Street narcotics arrest
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - A Louisiana State Police trooper sustained a spinal fracture Tuesday (July 2) while attempting to arrest a narcotics suspect on Bourbon Street, a law enforcement source told Fox 8. The trooper was undergoing surgery Wednesday and his prognosis was not immediately clear, the source said. A...
Town blocks affordable housing – Justice Department calls it discrimination
The Town of Franklinton, Louisiana, located about 70 miles north of New Orleans, not far from the Mississippi border, came under fire from the Justice Department for allegedly violating the Fair Housing Act by blocking a proposed affordable housing development within the town. The Justice Dept. contends that the town discriminated based on race and color of potential residents when it blocked zoning for a housing development that would have been financed under tax incentives to subsidize construction of housing for low-income tenants. It’s an interesting case of alleged housing discrimination that should put other communities on notice when approving (or not) new housing.
On This Day: UL's baseball coach dies after suffering heart attack
University of Louisiana at Lafayette baseball coach Tony Robichaux, a 25-year veteran of the program died on this day five years ago, several days after he suffered a heart attack. Robichaux was 57. He won more than 1,000 games and took the Ragin Cajuns to their first trip to the...
Kim Mulkey Speaks Out After Angel Reese Makes History in WNBA
Former LSU Tiger and current Chicago Sky rookie has impressed everyone in her first WNBA season. Not only is the "Chi Barbie" leading the entire league in rebounds, but her 11 straight double-doubles have made WNBA history. And on Tuesday, it was announced that Reese made the 2024 WNBA ...
Dustin Poirier’s Good Fight Foundation Hosting Annual Back to School Supply Giveaway in Lafayette
Lafayette's own UFC MMA star, Dustin Poirier, continues to champion the cause of giving back to his hometown through the Good Fight Foundation. Known for his dedication to the community, Poirier and his team have consistently made a significant impact, from feeding families to ensuring children have the essential supplies they need for school.
BG Ordered Submit New Songs For Government Approval As Parole Condition
New Orleans rapper BG, one of the stars of Cash Money Records’ huge run in the late ’90s and early ’00s, has been ordered to submit all future music to the federal government before any of it is produced or promoted. It’s a condition of his parole, and it’s actually a significant step down from the restrictions that prosecutors wanted to impose on him. Still, it’s hard for someone who’s not versed in the legal system to see how this kind of thing can possibly be constitutional.
After $29M funding snafu, Mayor LaToya Cantrell refocuses on drainage needs
Following a political dustup that ended with the Legislature’s stunning refusal to fund a critical Sewerage & Water Board power complex, Mayor LaToya Cantrell wants to refocus public attention on the decrepit state of the S&WB’s drainage infrastructure. Cantrell, who chairs the agency, is reviving plans for a...
City Park, New Orleans Saints to Upgrade Pan American Stadium
NEW ORLEANS – City Park Conservancy has begun making upgrades to Pan American Stadium. The renovation, which will be completed in three phases, is expected to cost $3.1 million and will be funded by FEMA and private donors. Last week, CPC and the City Park Improvement Association approved the renovation plan for the 4,500-seat facility at separate board meetings.
"My best description for him is like a strong bar soap" - Trey Murphy III describes what playing with Zion Williamson is like
Trey Murphy humorously compares teammate Zion Williamson to a "strong bar of soap," highlighting the big man's agility on the floor.
Startup St. Bernard Application Deadline is July 5
CHALMETTE, La. – The entry period is open for the 10th annual Startup St. Bernard competition presented by the St. Bernard Economic Development Foundation. Startup St. Bernard seeks out “dedicated, enthusiastic entrepreneurs” who want to grow their business to the next level. Entrepreneurs are invited to apply for the opportunity to pitch their business to a panel of judges. The entry period closes at noon Friday, July 5.
Carencro Louisiana Walmart Worker Quits Over Loudspeaker
Krystal and Saagar of the YouTube/Podcast show Breaking Point recently pointed out that many hardworking Americans are forced to quit their jobs due to being underpaid, underappreciated, overworked, and disrespected. These workers say they are tired and aren't taking it anymore. A couple of Walmart associates decided to quit for...
New Orleans developer Joe Jaeger's Kenner airport hotel is set for the auction block
The Clarion Hotel on Williams Boulevard in Kenner is set to be auctioned later this month as part of a plan to sell off the empire of Joe Jaeger, a hotelier who died last week after a car accident on the northshore. Jaeger had already been planning to sell much...
Cheetahs have arrived at Zoosiana. You can help to name the three sisters.
If you have a favorite trio of girl names, now is your chance to submit suggestions to name Zoosiana's newest residents as three cheetah sisters arrived last month. Could a trio of celebrity sisters like Kim, Khloe and Kourtney Kardashian serve as the inspiration? Or maybe a historical trio like the Schuyler sisters — Angelica, Peggy and Eliza — whose names became infamous in the musical, "Hamilton" will rise to the top? Or, perhaps most fitting, will The Cheetah Girls help to name the Broussard zoo's newest residents? But then who would narrow it down to just three of the four teens in the Disney Channel movie's pop group?
Bizarre Archie Manning news report sent Saints fans into a total panic
New Orleans Saints legend Archie Manning is alive and well. However, many football fans were concerned about the patriarch of the Manning family on Tuesday evening, thanks to a sensationalized headline form the Clarion Ledger, a newspaper that’s apart of the USA TODAY Network, and based out of Jackson, Mississippi.
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