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FIRST ALERT: Scattered storms will bring a heavy rain threat
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The stormy pattern is here to stay through the holiday weekend. Scattered storms will engulf Southeast Louisiana and coastal Mississippi through the day. Heavy tropical downpours will be likely. The rain will begin to lighten up by late afternoon through the early evening. While everyone will...
Here's what happened in Jesuit's jamboree win against Northshore
Jesuit and Northshore faced off in a jamboree on a rainy Thursday evening at Northshore High in which both teams shined on defense. Jesuit ended up winning 16-8 after getting off to a quick start thanks to their opportunistic defense, but Northshore fought back in the second half after being down 16-0 at halftime.
Aug. 29th: The wounds may never fully heal, but the Spirit of Louisiana will live forever
On August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina made landfall as a Category 3 storm. It would be one of the most deadly and costly natural disasters in our nation's history. The federal levees broke. New Orleans and its surrounding areas flooded. Close to 1,400 known people died, but many bodies were...
More flooding possible due to more rounds of heavy rain
NEW ORLEANS — Today is a WDSU First Warning Weather Impact Day due to the potential for flooding. We have another round of heavy rain and storms moving in this morning, afternoon, and evening. Some areas could see bands of rain over the same spot for several hours, leading to street flooding.
St. Bernard Parish to receive $14.8 million for flood mitigation
WASHINGTON — St. Bernard Parish is set to get financial assistance for flood mitigation thanks to nearly $15 million from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. On Wednesday, U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA) announced the parish will receive $14,844,923.25 from FEMA for Phase III of the Lake Lery Marsh Creation and Rim Restoration Project.
Tracking 2 areas of possible tropical development
The National Hurricane Center (NHC) has two areas of possible tropical development in the Atlantic. The first tropical wave we've been tracking has a 40% chance of development over the next 3-7 days. The newly emerged tropical wave has a 0% chance of development over the next 3-7 days. LEADING...
Six Flags' demolition expected to start in September
Contractors are expected to start demolishing the former Six Flags' rides and attractions next month in New Orleans, the developer says. Why it matters: The abandoned theme park is one of the city's most visible reminders left from Hurricane Katrina's devastation 19 years ago today. The big picture: Bayou Phoenix,...
LSU fans head to Vegas for Labor Day kickoff game
KENNER, La. (WVUE) - Many LSU fans hit the road to Las Vegas on Thursday to see the Tigers take on LSU in the Vegas kickoff classic. Those travelers joined huge crowds leaving New Orleans to enjoy the holiday with family and friends. The airport says many people will be...
Man, woman injured in Marrero shooting
JEFFERSON PARISH, La. (WVUE) - The Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office (JPSO) is investigating a double shooting in Marrero on Thursday, August 29. The shooting happened near the intersection of Lapalco Boulevard and Westwood Drive, according to a spokesperson for JPSO. Authorities report that a man and a woman were...
Flood Warning, Watch extended for parts of New Orleans Metro
NEW ORLEANS — National Weather Service issued a Flood Watch for southeastern Louisiana starting Thursday at 7 p.m. until Friday at 7 a.m. As thunderstorms swept through the area, some are without power. According to Entergy, 1,507 customers are without electricity in St. Charles Parish. Entergy did not say what caused the outage. Power is expected to be restored by 1 a.m.
New Orleans crime cameras, social media videos submitted as evidence in criminal case against Tyrell Morris
NEW ORLEANS — The former Orleans Parish communications district director was in court Thursday for a discovery hearing in his criminal case. Tyrell Morris, the former New Orleans 911 call center director, appeared in court and is facing charges of malfeasance in office and injuring public records. The hearing...
Atlas Reality Launches First Retreat in New Orleans with Innovation Panel at Tulane
NEW ORLEANS – Atlas Reality, a gaming and fintech company co-founded by New Orleans natives Sami Khan and Beau Button, will host its first-ever company retreat in the Crescent City from Sept. 9-13. This event marks the beginning of their new tradition of quarterly team retreats across the United States, with New Orleans chosen as the inaugural destination due to its deep connection to the company’s origins.
Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans
“The more educated we are as a community, the more informed our Chamber partners are, the more they can help us in our mission to improve the quality of life in New Orleans. Water is life.”. As one of the most critical public utilities in the city, the Sewerage and...
Traffic Advisory: Gameday street closures for Southeastern vs. Tulane at Yulman Stadium
NEW ORLEANS — Those driving in the vicinity of Yulman Stadium on Thursday night will need to take notice of the following street closures ahead of the college football season opener for both Tulane and visiting Southeastern in Uptown New Orleans. Ben Weiner Drive, Janet Yulman Way and Audubon...
Denny's is out, but this New Orleans favorite will move into a space near Topgolf
The Ruby Slipper, a popular New Orleans-based breakfast and brunch location that also has a presence in Baton Rouge, will open a location in Lafayette. The restaurant was granted a building permit from Lafayette Consolidated Government for the space at 4701 Ambassador Caffery Parkway, Building D, in what had initially been a space for a Denny’s at the Ambassador Town Center.
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