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Flipped 18-wheeler closes I-10 East near near LaPlace
According to Louisiana State Police, the crash happened around 2 a.m. near mile marker 200, about six miles west of the LaPlace/Belle Terre exit. Authorities are diverting traffic to Airline Highway at Exit 194, the LA641/Gramercy exit.
How will New Orleans proceed in light of Supreme Court ruling on homeless camps?
Since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled cities can effectively outlaw homeless encampments, will New Orleans take more aggressive steps to remove the homeless from the streets? One councilmember says just because they can, it does not mean they will.
Newell: Trump's debate performance was all sound bites, no substance
While WWL’s Newell Normand says the Democrats are looking to regroup after a disastrous debate performance by President Joe Biden, he also says he can’t give a victory to the Republican candidate, former President Donald Trump.
Newell: Democrats in 'autopsy mode' after Biden debate performance
President Joe Biden’s family is reportedly not happy with the preparation he received before last week’s first Presidential debate of the 2024 race for the White House, but WWL’s Newell Normand says they need to look inward with their criticisms.
Suspect crashes after JPSO pursuit in Metairie
A police pursuit in Metairie ended with a car crash on Transcontinental Drive near Veteran Memorial Boulevard. Deputies say the chase started when a driver refused to pull over for a traffic stop related to an earlier investigation.
City finds loophole to create gun-free zone in French Quarter
“The Eight District Station will soon fit the definition of a vocational technical school,” NOPD Superintendent Anne Kirkpatrick said. “When this goes into effect, 1,000 feet will cover parts of Bourbon Street and much of the upper quarter.”
A new era of the SEC begins as Texas and Oklahoma officially join the league
Today, July 1st, the Southeastern Conference officially welcomes Texas and Oklahoma to the SEC making it a 16-league team. SEC Associate Commissioner Herb Vincent says it’s been a long time coming
Firefighter pleads guilty to sexually abusing St. Tammany nursing home resident
According to the St. Tammany Parish District Attorney’s Office, Brandon Applewhite admitted to one count of molestation of a victim with a physical or mental disability and one count of sexual battery.
Beryl makes landfall on Carriacou Island as strong Cat. 4 storm
According to the National Hurricane Center’s 7 a.m. CDT update, Beryl has maximum sustained winds of 130 miles per hour. The storm’s winds diminished slightly early Monday morning to 120 miles per hour as it underwent an eyewall replacement.
Bourbon Street double shooting lands pair in hospital
For the second time in less than 24 hours, the New Orleans Police Department is investigating a shooting in the French Quarter. This time, two people are in the hospital after a Sunday night incident on Bourbon Street.
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