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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.
Scoot: Tonight’s Biden-Trump debate will be like watching NASCAR
There are uncertainties about tonight’s debate that make it must-see TV for political junkies. Which Biden will show up? Will Biden attack Trump? Will Trump maintain control for 90 minutes? How will Trump react to no live audience?
James Carville says there's a chance Donald Trump will just walk off the stage at the debate
With the first debate of the 2024 Presidential election on tap for tonight, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump will both be trying to navigate their way to swaying undecided and independent voters in a fully unscripted setting.
Saints legend Steve Gleason to be honored at ESPY's with Arthur Ashe Courage Award
Another honor is headed in the direction of New Orleans Saints legend Steve Gleason. This time he’ll be presented with the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the 2024 ESPYs. See more on WWL and Audacy.
How busy will MSY be on nation's busiest air travel day today?
Headed to the airport? According to the Transportation Security Administration, today will be the busiest day this year for air travel in the U.S. TSA said this past Sunday they screened more travelers than ever before in a single day.
WWL TV: Vappie to retire amid controversy, alleged mayoral affair
New Orleans Police Officer Jeffery Vappie is reportedly leaving the force. “According to an internal memo obtained by WWL Louisiana, Jeffery Vappie is set to retire from his position with the NOPD on June 29, 2024,” Lily Cummings reported on WWL TV.
Incoming LSU freshman Trey’Dez Green will try to be a two-sport star
During his recruitment, there was buzz Green might want to play both sports at LSU. It appears that’s the plan as the LSU men’s basketball team roster has Green’s name on it. Green has expressed that basketball is his true love.
Newell: Homeless cleanup in Portland is a waste of taxpayer money
On the Wednesday edition of the Newell Normand Show, the WWL talk host and former sheriff spoke about the troubles the city of Portland, Ore., has faced in dispersing its population of homeless people off of busy city sidewalks.
Man shot dead in Pines Village sections of N.O. East
New Orleans Police homicide detectives are investigating a fatal shooting in the 4300 block of Stemway Drive. Police say shortly before 12:45 p.m. Wednesday, officers were sent to investigate a call of a shooting in that location.
Best Bets for Saints: Breaking down over/unders & longshot lines for 2024 | inside Black & Gold
There are a lot of interesting betting lines for the New Orleans Saints in 2024, but which key players should you expect to hit big? That’s what we broke down on the latest episode of Inside Black & Gold, starting with Chris Olave.
More than 40% of people in Louisiana are unemployed, but not looking for jobs
A new report says a staggering number of people in Louisiana are unemployed and not seeking employment. “What we really need to do is focus on the people who are not part of the labor force right now. These are adults who are not looking for work,”
D.A. Williams: DA's office and NOPD stronger than ever
As we start on the second half of the year, statistics seem to suggest that New Orleans will have made significant strides in the fight against crime by the end of the year. The city can report substantial percentage drops
Does Jeff Landry have sights set on national politics?
Despite lawsuits from First Amendment advocates, Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry is vowing to fight on to defend the law he signed requiring the 10 Commandments be displayed in every classroom. Is this a sign the governor is thinking beyond Louisiana…
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