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Red Dress Run celebrates 30 years of fun, helping community
For three decades, people have flocked to the French Quarter in their finest red dresses to help the New Orleans Hash House Harriers raise money for local organizations through registration fees and donations.
Did defense accidentally bolster government's case against Jeffrey Vappie?
A federal investigation into New Orleans Mayor LaToya Cantrell continues, and the arraignment this week of her former NOPD bodyguard, Jeffrey Vappie, adds to growing speculation about when that investigation will wrap up.
Drew Brees: Saints should be getting Taysom Hill 10-12 QB reps every game
Drew Brees knows a thing or two about the Taysom Hill QB offense, and he knows one thing for sure: The more, the better. See more and hear the full, exclusive interview with Drew Brees on WWL and Audacy.
Water cleared to drink again in New Orleans
Local officials tonight announced that everyone in New Orleans can stop boiling tap water before consuming it. “The Sewerage and Water Board of New Orleans (SWBNO), in consultation with the Louisiana Department of Health (LDH), has canceled
Derek Carr wants to play in Saints preseason opener, but will he?
This time a year ago, Saints QB Derek Carr was asked whether it was important to him to get snaps in the preseason, and he left the answer open ended. He’d do whatever the team wanted him to. This time around it’s a much different conversation.
Saints training camp takeaways, Day 13: Rattler and Haener shine ahead of preseason opener
The ink was hardly dry on my note that said “play of the day” in my notebook next to Spencer Rattler’s impressive 2-minute drill touchdown to Kevin Austin when I had to revise things a bit. See more on WWL and Audacy.
Bacteria found in New Orleans water samples
A boil water advisory for the eastbank of New Orleans has been extended after two samples showed increased total coliform – an indication there may be harmful bacteria present, even though tests specifically done for E. coli were negative.
"No way" workers could turn on pumps after "freaky accident"
A third day into the nearly citywide boil water advisory, we are getting some limited information about why it took about 50 minutes to restart the water pumps after a balloon hit power lines and knocked the pumps out of service.
Tropics quiet for now…models still suggests busy hurricane season
We are entering the most active part of the storm season and climate experts caution everyone to remain vigilant. Soaring temperatures and rapid intensification of storms makes this part of the season one to watch.
Saints sign LB Pete Werner to 3-year contract extension: report
The New Orleans Saints have locked in one of their young defensive standouts for the foreseeable future, reportedly agreeing to terms with Pete Werner on a 3-year contract extension. See more on WWL and Audacy.
French Quarter Leader: Super Bowl improvements shouldn't just be temporary for visitors
Residents of the French Quarter have almost gotten used to the blight and damage along the streets. But, with a long-awaited Super Bowl coming to New Orleans next year, the city has kicked cleanup efforts into high gear.
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