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Former JP President Mike Yenni returns to public office
JEFFERSON PARISH, La. — Mike Yenni is returning to government for the first time since he left office as Jefferson Parish president in January 2020, taking the number two job in the Registrar of Voters office, according to his former campaign manager. Yenni decided not to seek re-election to...
River Ridge man hit, killed by Amtrak train in Metairie
METAIRIE, La. — The Jefferson Parish Sheriff's Office is investigating a fatal crash that occurred in Metairie Tuesday afternoon. The victim was identified as 30-year-old Joseph Pecoraro III of River Ridge, according to the Jefferson Parish Coroner's Office. JPSO Captain Jason Rivarde says Pecoraro was walking on the tracks...
Gov. Landry declares State of Emergency due to effects from Tropical Storm Beryl
BATON ROUGE, La. — Governor Jeff Landry ordered a State of Emergency on Tuesday afternoon, following the impacts of Tropical Storm Beryl. The storm’s bands caused significant damage across the state, leading to one fatality, extensive damage to homes and businesses, and widespread power outages. “This State of...
St. Bernard Parish 911 system not able to receive landline calls | Here's what to do
ST. BERNARD PARISH, La. — The St. Bernard Parish Sheriff's Office is asking residents who need emergency assistance from landlines to call different numbers until their 911 system is fixed. Currently, the department is unable to receive calls from landlines and their non-emergency line is also experiencing issues. Cellphones...
NOFD puts out another fire, one day after residents call for change
NEW ORLEANS — Just one day after the New Orleans Fire Department was called to put out a fire on Allen Street, crews rolled out again to the same block but to a difference house in the 7th Ward. The incident happened before 11 a.m. and crews "found heavy...
Daughters Beyond Incarceration making a difference for kids with incarcerated parents
NEW ORLEANS — According to the state's Department of Corrections, over 60% of people in jail right now are identified as Black or African American. The latest census for Louisiana shows Black people account for 12% of the state's population. Those statistics pushed a local woman and her father to create 'Daughters Beyond Incarceration' (DBI).
Hotels will no longer be able to provide small bottles of shampoo or lotion beginning 2025
BUFFALO, N.Y. — If you're planning a trip for 2025, you may need to pack more for your hotel stay next year - than you did this summer vacation. Starting in January, hotels in New York state with more than 50 rooms will no longer be able to provide small bottles containing 'hospitality care' products.
The Breakdown: Homicide, armed robbery down in New Orleans in 2024
NEW ORLEANS — In your Breakdown, we’re about halfway through 2024, and we’re looking at crime rates. NOPD released its preliminary crime statistics for June, and they show that compared to this time last year, there’s been a 27-percent decrease in violent crime. Homicides are down...
Residents in 7th Ward call on city to address squatters
NEW ORLEANS — New Orleans Fire Department says a house burned down because someone illegally ran lines to the house. Neighbors say the person living there was a squatter and says several other houses on the block are occupied by squatters too. Residents in part of the Seventh Ward say their block is rapidly decaying and they are tired of waiting for the city to do something.
Organization making sure students in need have school supplies
ST BERNARD, La. — Going back to school is bittersweet for students like Zirie Tucker. “I’m kind of excited,” Tucker said. Paying the back-to-school shopping bill can be stressful for their parents, though. “It’s a major undertaking to get a child ready for school in the New...
Ochsner plans to demolish buildings, remove trees for a children's hospital; some neighbors not happy
JEFFERSON, La. — Signs are popping up across Old Jefferson, urging parish leaders to vote no to a series of proposed zoning changes. Those changes would allow Ochsner Health to demolish homes and tear down trees next to its main medical center on Jefferson Highway to make room for the construction of a new, 343,000 square-foot, five-story, Ochsner Children’s Hospital.
Successful 30th Anniverasy for Essence Fest
NEW ORLEANS — Monday, Li'l Dizzy's Cafe had a line out their front door, and not just because it was red beans and rice day. Not much of the crowd was left over from Essence Fest as they tried to get one last bite of New Orleans. Li'l Dizzy's...
I-10 traffic snarled near St. Bernard Ave. after report of shots fired; overturned car
NEW ORLEANS — The two right lanes are blocked on I-10 West at Saint Bernard Avenue due to an incident where shots were reportedly fired and there was a crash on the interstate. Police had a series of traffic cones and there is an overturned vehicle in the center lane. WWL Louisiana's traffic map shows congestion has reached Elysian Fields Avenue.
Major source of power to pump water out of New Orleans still broken
NEW ORLEANS — It’s a sigh of relief at the Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans as the city dodges the path of Beryl. “Any dry day is a good day,” said Executive Director Ghassan Korban. That’s especially true when one of the major turbines, and...
Opponents of Louisiana's Ten Commandments law want judge to block it before new school year starts
BATON ROUGE, La. — Opponents of a new Louisiana law requiring that a version of the Ten Commandments be posted in public school classrooms have asked a federal court to block implementation of the requirement while their lawsuit against it progresses and before the new school year starts. A...
Bar crawl honors slain tour guide
NEW ORLEANS — On Sunday, the loved ones of a well-known tour guide walked the streets of the French Quarter to remember her. Family and friends looked back on the memories of Kristie Thibodeaux, sharing stories and drinks that will benefit her upcoming funeral. “The owner and bartenders have...
Essence Festival wraps up a 4-day celebration of Black culture
NEW ORLEANS — For 30 years, the Essence Festival of Culture has brought together people from all walks of life and from around the world to connect through conversation, shared experiences and, of course, music. The nation’s largest annual celebration of Black culture was set to end Sunday with...
Couple rescued from Lake Maurepas
TANGIPAHOA PARISH, La. — A couple is safe after being stranded in Lake Maurepas Saturday morning, according to the Tangipahoa Parish Sheriff's Office. The incident happened around 8 a.m. when the couple was collecting crab traps in the lake when their boat flipped over. TPSO said "they were quickly...
Tank and the Bangas to pay tribute to their New Orleans roots at Essence Festival
NEW ORLEANS — Seven years ago, New Orleans band Tank and the Bangas squeezed into the corner of a classroom and recorded themselves performing their song “Quick,” for National Public Radio’s Tiny Desk contest, the nonprofit's annual search for the “next great undiscovered artist.”. Their...
City of N.O. welcomes Vice President Kamala Harris and thanks Usher for foundations
NEW ORLEANS — The City of New Orleans is celebrating the 2024 Essence Festival of Culture. With Vice President Kamala Harris set to make an appearance and multi-Grammy and award-winning artist Usher to perform, the city recognizes the festival's 30-year achievements. On Saturday, Vice President Kamala Harris is scheduled...
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