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ATF has launched anti-gun-trafficking campaign
JACKSON, Miss. — The Bureau of Alcohol, Firearms and Explosives-New Orleans Field Division has launched its anti-gun-trafficking campaign partnered with other law enforcement agencies, and they've made their way to Jackson. Partnering with the firearm industry, the National Shooting Sports Foundation and federal law enforcement agencies. Traveling all over...
Bond set for jailed NOPD recruit accused of pointing a gun at a man during an argument
A New Orleans magistrate commissioner set bail at $35,000 on Tuesday for a police academy cadet who was arrested this week on suspicion of aggravated assault with a firearm. Investigators are accusing the New Orleans Police Department recruit, Hassan Ali, 28, of twice pulling out a semi-automatic handgun and pointing it at a man during an argument around noon Monday.
Retrial set for men accused of killing teacher
Following a mistrial, a hearing was held Thursday in the murder case of the New Orleans teacher who was gunned down at a Gwinnett County gas station. Attorneys for the three men accused of killing Bradley Coleman asked a judge to prevent a new trial based on prosecutorial misconduct. Essentially, allowing the defendants to go free.
Scot Pilié, former Weather Channel meteorologist, is returning to New Orleans TV news
Meteorologist Scot Pilié is returning to local ABC affiliate WGNO-TV on a part-time basis, he announced Tuesday via social media. He previously spent two years at WGNO before moving to Atlanta to work for the Weather Channel. Pilié, who maintains a robust social media presence, returned to New Orleans...
Bayou Boogaloo, crawfish boils and more things to do this weekend
Bayou Boogaloo returns this weekend in New Orleans. our best bets for things to do. 🤠 Brooks & Dunn bring their Reboot 2024 Tour to the Smoothie King Center. (Details) 🎭 The NOLA Project continues its presentation of "Shakespeare's Tempest, Reimagined" at Greenway Station. (Tickets) 🏛️ Jenny Mercein...
City councilman pushes for security on Lincoln Beach
NEW ORLEANS — Councilman Oliver Thomas is calling for security on Lincoln Beach. The Councilman says with the re-development set to happen out there plus with kids about to be on summer break, the city needs to prioritize the safety of residents in his district. Councilman Thomas told WWL...
New Orleans neighborhoods are the focus of an online history course
NEW ORLEANS — The group Friends of the Cabildo is offering a multi-class course on the history of neighborhoods in New Orleans. The classes kicked off Monday and continue through next week. Over Zoom, local experts discuss the city's founding and how different neighborhoods grew around the historic French...
Strong storms possible across Southeast Louisiana Friday
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — Another few rounds of unsettled weather can be expected across the northern Gulf Coast as we head into the end of the week. For now, enjoy the sunshine while it lasts. As we move into late Thursday afternoon, temperatures are likely to climb to the upper 80s as skies gradually become more cloudy.
Flash flooding, severe weather expected again in Louisiana. See forecast for your city.
Severe weather is expected to strike Louisiana again this week after Monday's storms, flash flooding and hurricane-force winds left three people dead, thousands without electricity and multiple buildings damaged across the state. National Weather Service forecasters predict that heavy rainfall could cause flash flooding in some parts of Louisiana Thursday...
St. Tammany, Bogalusa offering sandbags ahead of severe weather
ST. TAMMANY PARISH, La. — Two Northshore parishes are offering sandbag locations ahead of expected severe weather Friday. St. Tammany Parish has five locations open for self-service sandbags. Those locations are:. • Airport Road Public Works Barn (34783 Grantham College Drive, Slidell) • Fritchie Public Works Barn (63119 LA-1090,...
Jefferson Parish leaders celebrate the opening of new $8.9M bus facility
JEFFERSON PARISH, La. — Jefferson Parish officials celebrated the opening of a new Jefferson Parish Transit bus facility and new buses thanks to a $8.9 million grant from the US Department of Transportation and the Federal Transit Administration. Jefferson Parish Transit is the only agency in the State of...
New Orleans man accused of killing couple in front of kids facing trial; opening statements begin
Opening statements are expected to begin Wednesday for a man facing trial after being accused of killing a New Orleans couple in front of their children back in 2018. In October 2018, Gregory Hesser was shot and killed while holding his 1-year-old in his arms, and his fiance, Darnisha Desilva, was also gunned down.
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