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Air Travel Grounded – Louisiana Passengers Call Your Airline
There appears to be a major IT issue involving several of the airlines that serve airports in Lafayette, Lake Charles, Shreveport, New Orleans, and Baton Rouge this morning. The issue is not just confined to Louisiana airports nor is it confined exclusively to the airline industry. Since many of you...
Four Privateers Named to All-Louisiana Track and Field Teams
NEW ORLEANS – University of New Orleans Track and Field student-athletes John Adesola, Rebecca DeKay, Christopher Murphy, and Evan Pardo have been named All-Louisiana with the release of the Louisiana Sports Writers Association's Track and Field awards on Saturday afternoon. Christopher Murphy finished with the longest long jump in...
Curious Louisiana tells the story of a Louisiana Olympian who competed in Hitler's shadow
He was 17 years old and had never traveled outside of Louisiana. Yet, there William Tennant Brown sat on an ocean liner bound for Berlin, his teammates by his side. The year was 1936, and Brown would be competing against the world in the shadow of Adolf Hitler. One of his teammates, a young African American man named Jesse Owens would win four gold medals.
Give the gift of life this summer and all year long
Did you know that to adequately supply our community, the Blood Center tries to keep a three-day supply of 1200-1400 pints of blood on the shelf? That means they must collect 350 pints of blood a day!. There are many donor centers throughout the region, but an even easier way...
Rainy pattern continues this weekend, heavy at times
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - The rainy pattern continues this weekend. A large upper-level trough stays over the central US through the middle of next week, bringing rain chances each day. Storms will begin from the southwest and push northeastward. The speed of the storms will help limit the flood threat,...
Purple Star School program tailored to military families
Military families move on average every two to three years. The Purple Star School program, introduced to Archdiocese of New Orleans Catholic schools at the end of the last school year, is one tool schools can utilize to respond to the educational and emotional challenges military children can face during their transition to a new school.
Federal Judge Wendy Vitter to oversee Jeffrey Vappie case
NEW ORLEANS (WVUE) - Federal Judge Wendy Vitter will preside over the case against Jeffrey Vappie. Appointed by former President Donald Trump, Vitter has a well-established career in law. Wendy Vitter started her legal journey as a clerk at the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office, spending five years in this...
Study Ranks New Orleans as the 10th Best U.S. City for Recreation
In a new study, WalletHub found that New Orleans is the 10th best city in the United States for recreation. With historically popular entertainment and recreation facilities such as Audubon Park, City Park, and Preservation Hall, New Orleans is known to have no shortage of fun for all to enjoy.
WDSU Editorial: 2024 Paris Olympics
Next weekend, the world will come together for the Olympics. More than 10,000 athletes will compete in Paris, including more than 500 from the United States of America. While showcasing incredible athletic ability, Olympians share common values — striving for excellence, demonstrating respect, and celebrating friendship. The goal of...
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