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Pelicans assistant coach James Borrego expected to stay in New Orleans after all
The New Orleans Pelicans’ staffing departures appear to be at an end in this cycle, with James Borrego reportedly removing his name from the final head coaching search of this cycle. See more on WWL and Audacy.
FBI Special Agent Lyonel Myrthil issues stern warning: "We will find you!"
“Operation Clean house” the initiative that brought together NOPD, State Police, and FBI assistance boasts great progress as the first round ends with 155 arrests and 54 guns taken off the streets.
Analyst: Supreme Court ruling gives New Orleans new weapon to fight homeless encampments
According to Loyola University law professor Dane Ciolino, this decision gives the city of New Orleans and other local governments a path to weeding out homeless encampments under local freeways and elsewhere.
Deputies: Don't use a fake ID to bond your buddy out of jail
St. Tammany Parish Sheriff’s deputies booked a New York man on charges of fraudulent credit card use, and got a bonus arrest when the man who showed up to post his bond used a fake ID to do it, authorities said Friday.
Woman shot dead in New Orleans East
Police are looking for a killer after an overnight shooting the Seabrook neighborhood. “The NOPD is investigating a homicide that occurred in the 7800 block of Wales Street,” Public Relations Specialist Kaitlin Rust Landry said in an email.
Record travel despite people complaining they can't pay their bills
American fears about the economy are everywhere in the news lately with many people saying they can’t afford the basics like food, housing, insurance and utilities. At the same time, people are taking vacations in droves.
Superdome puts renovation work on pause one last time ahead of 30th Essence
In less than a week, New Orleans hosts the 30th Essence Festival, and the Superdome is ready as it nears completion of is years-long overhaul. “We will be delivering Essence Fest here, not this weekend but the following…
Intentionally releasing a balloon is now bannned in Florida
If you get a balloon in Florida after July 1, make sure to dispose of it properly. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation, HB 321, Monday that makes intentionally releasing a balloon inflated with gas lighter than air unlawful.
Trade! Pelicans jump back into NBA draft to pick Kentucky's Antonio Reeves at No. 47
The New Orleans Pelicans didn’t have any picks going into the 2nd round of the NBA draft, but they weren’t done, trading up to select Kentucky guard Antonio Reeves at No. 47. See more on WWL and Audacy.
Rex changes things up for 2025 Mardi Gras
The Rex Organization announced a change to its parade that alters a decades-old tradition. The Queen of Carnival and her court are leaving the InterContinental New Orleans to view the parade from Pascal’s Manale restaurant on Napoleon Ave. instead.
Vappie resignation won't end current investigation, WWL's Newell Normand finds out
NOPD officer Jeffrey Vappie is reportedly resigning. Vappie, part of Mayor LaToya Cantrell’s bodyguard team, is under investigation after photos of him and the mayor dining together at a time when Vappie may have been on duty, went public.
Analyst: Landry's budget vetoes show "inconsistency" with religious rhetoric
Governor Jeff Landry’s decision to pull funding for homeless shelters came just days after he signed a bill requiring public school teachers to post the Ten Commandments in their classrooms. Clancy Dubos says he sees irony in those two decisions.
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