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How Many of These Old School Louisiana Ad Slogans Do You Remember?
If you were born after 1965 chances are you have spent a lot of time in front of a television set or with your ear next to a radio speaker. Whether you grew up in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Lafayette, or Lake Charles chances are you were exposed to quite a few commercial messages in your day.
Fried Chicken Festival, Gretna Fest and more things to do in New Orleans this weekend
Fall festival season is in full effect this weekend in New Orleans, with the return of the National Fried Chicken Festival, Gretna Fest and the final days of NOLAxNOLA. 🎶 The sprawling NOLAxNOLA festival continues through Sunday with live performances across the city. (Events) Friday. 🎉 Gretna Fest brings...
Mayor LaToya Cantrell reacts after City Hall bribery accusations
Mayor LaToya Cantrell lamented Tuesday the accusations swirling around City Hall — the latest coming as a result of a federal bribery indictment against building inspector Randy Farrell. Why it matters: Cantrell is the target of a "pending, ongoing, wide-ranging active investigation," city attorneys said in court last month.
Wealthy Businessman Linked to New Orleans Mayor Indicted on Federal Corruption Charges
A convicted tax fraudster and his building inspection company were indicted on Friday on new federal corruption charges, which directly implicate New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell in a conspiracy, according to a WWLTV report. Businessman Randy Farrell faces a 25-count indictment, including charges of fraud and conspiracy to commit fraud with “Public Official 1,” who is clearly referenced as Cantrell, though her name is not explicitly mentioned. According to former federal prosecutor Matt Chester, this effectively makes Cantrell an unindicted co-conspirator.
Fire displaces at least 7 residents in the Lower Garden District
NEW ORLEANS — At least seven residents are displaced after a fire broke out in the Lower Garden District, according to the New Orleans Fire Department. The first started just before 2 p.m. in the back of a two-story building on Hastings Place, then spread to three other buildings, NOFD said.
Louisiana is home to a lot of lonely hearts
Nearly half of Louisianans reported feeling lonely in the latest vibe check from the U.S. Census Bureau. Why it matters: Feelings of isolation and loneliness are a real public health threat — so much so that Surgeon General Vivek Murthy last year issued an advisory on the matter. Driving...
Louisiana Ports Impacted by Labor Strike, and Economic Impacts Could Follow
BATON ROUGE, La. (KPEL News) - As of Tuesday, a major labor strike at ports from the East Coast down to the Gulf Coast has started and could have considerable economic impact on Louisiana. A dockworkers' strike means it's considerably tougher for imported goods to make it into America's heartland....
Some New Orleanians skeptical of city and DOJ’s request to exit consent decree
Community members and elected officials are reacting to the city of New Orleans and U.S. Department of Justice’s attempt to close a yearslong chapter of federal oversight of the New Orleans Police Department. On Sept. 27, the city and DOJ asked U.S. District Judge Susie Morgan to begin to ramp down the police department’s consent decree, which was put into place after a federal investigation found the department was engaging in unlawful behaviors, including excessive force, unconstitutional stops and discriminatory policing. City and federal officials say the department is now generally in compliance. Although not completely compliant in areas of...
Down the Drain: WWL investigation exposes $36K SWBNO billing error, gets resolution for Gentilly grandmother
NEW ORLEANS — For several years, WWL Louisiana’s Down the Drain investigative team has exposed widespread billing problems at the New Orleans Sewerage and Water Board. The coverage has led to several reforms by the New Orleans City Council, but even today mistakes still leave many customers in distress over incorrect bills and a cumbersome appeals process.
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