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NOPD: Teens wounded in late night shooting
Police say they were shot in the Lower Ninth Ward late Friday night. Police say an 18-year-old boy suffered a graze wound, while a 17-year-old boy was shot twice. Police described the 17-year-old’s wounds as “non-life-threatening.”
Wet weather again Saturday afternoon
NEW ORLEANS — We are already seeing a few showers early on Saturday morning, moving quickly through the area from the southwest to the northeast. Although we will have a few passing showers early today, the best chance for rain comes in the afternoon, and the showers will happen pretty quickly. Showers and thunderstorms will be fairly numerous throughout most of the afternoon Saturday, with the chance of rain officially at 70%. There’s also a small chance again for some localized flooding as the showers will be fairly widespread, and the ground is already saturated in many areas.
Influencer Closet Sale happening at Perkins Rowe
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB) - Perkins Rowe is making online shopping from your favorite influencers an in-person event at the mall on Saturday, July 27. According to officials, seven influencers from the Baton Rouge and New Orleans areas will attend the Influencer Closet Sale where guests can meet them while shopping for high quality, fashionable items at a lower prices.
Furniture Chain Confirms Bankruptcy – Louisiana Stores to Close
Furniture and appliance shoppers in cities such as Lake Charles, Lafayette, Alexandria, Shreveport, Baton Rouge, Monroe, Port Allen, and the Greater New Orleans area might soon find themselves with one less option when it comes to furnishing and outfitting their homes. A one-time leader in the furniture and appliance industry has officially confirmed it has filed for bankruptcy protection as of this past Tuesday.
Two THC seltzers created in New Orleans earn top awards in 2024 beverage competition
Louie Louie and Crescent 9, two New Orleans-based brands that create seltzers infused with hemp-derived THC and CBD, earned medals in a national 2024 spirits competition. The L.A. Spirits Awards recognized Louie Louie with multiple medals in two separate categories. The brand's blackberry lemon seltzer took home a platinum medal in the coffee and tea category. A gold medal was given to Louie Louie's ginger cucumber beverage in the sparkling water category. Lastly, the company's satsuma-flavored drink earned a silver medal in the same category.
White Linen Night brings music, live painting, food and more to the Warehouse District on Aug. 3
White Linen Night drew more than 32,000 people to the art walk and celebration on Julia Street and surrounding blocks last year, says Arts District New Orleans President Leslie-Claire Spillman. It was the first full White Linen since before the pandemic, but it also was the biggest ever, she says....
Blakeview: Louis Armstrong's first cornet is on display at the New Orleans Jazz Museum
If you’re visiting the Satchmo Summerfest taking place this weekend at the New Orleans Jazz Museum at the Old U.S. Mint, step inside for a look at Louis “Satchmo” Armstrong’s cornet. The piece of music history is a prized item in the museum’s collection. Armstrong...
Summer pattern with sun and storms
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Storm coverage will slightly decrease this weekend. We still see some pop-up storms with an isolated flooding threat. Temperatures sit around normal in the low 90s and upper 80s. The drier pattern continues through the start of the week and highs climb into the mid-90s. Rain...
Facing $15 million deficit, UNO will cut positions, lay off staff and close buildings
Faced with a $15 million deficit brought on by years of declining enrollment, University of New Orleans president Kathy Johnson issued a tall order to administrators this spring: Cut each school's budget by 15%, and slash the athletic department's by 25%. Enrollment at UNO has plummeted over the past two...
Old and new ways to cut homeowners insurance premiums with your roof
NEW ORLEANS — Branch Manager at TWFG Insurance, Greg Brown, was a LiftLock guinea pig. “My roof was only four years old, and I was really surprised that we had over 120 shingles that needed to be resealed," Brown said. LiftLock uses a leaf blower to identify loose shingles,...
Tulane receives commitment from 2025 quarterback Jay Beamon
The Tulane Green Wave landed their first quarterback in the 2025 class Friday. Cleveland, Mississippi product Jay Beamon committed to head coach Jon Sumrall over offers from Boston College, ULL, Delta State, Arkansas State and Jackson State. He recently attended camps at Delta State, Southern Miss and Arkansas State. The...
As flooding worsens on historic Oak Street, City says drain lines partly to blame
NEW ORLEANS — In response to a WWL Louisiana question about worsening street flooding on Oak Street uptown, the Department of Public Works said the street’s drain lines are smaller than they need to be. The street is home to many longtime businesses and historic buildings, many of which took on water as recently as last Thursday during a burst of heavy rain.
St Charles deputies charged after allegations made last year
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE)—A major shake-up is underway in the St Charles Sheriff’s Office after the arrest of three ranking officers, including the deputy chief. Longtime sheriff Greg Champagne’s second in command is among those arrested, and some wonder what took so long. Chief Deputy Rodney Madere, former...
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